NASA

National Aeronautics and Space Administrion

Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many great scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA technology also has been adapted for many nonaerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of space has taught us to view Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. While the tremendous technical and scientific accomplishments of NASA demonstrate vividly that humans can achieve previously inconceivable feats, we also are humbled by the realization that Earth is just a tiny "blue marble" in the cosmos. Check out our "Thinking About NASA History" folder online as an introduction to how history can help you.

Monday, April 20, 2026

Artemis Otherworldly Experience

"The Artemis II astronauts who recently returned from the far side of the Moon have described their “otherworldly” experience during the record-breaking mission."https://www.independent.co.uk/space/artemis-moon-mission-astronauts-nasa-b2959601.html

Large Hadron Collider

"The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator that pushes protons or ions to near the speed of light. It first started up on 10 September 2008, and remains the latest addition to CERN’s accelerator complex."

https://home.cern/science/accelerators/large-hadron-collider

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Discovery Centers

"The discovery centers on the galaxy J1007+3540, where scientists observed a supermassive black hole at its core suddenly restarting powerful jets after remaining inactive for almost 100 million years."

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260411022037.htm

Artemis II astronauts

"The four astronauts who flew around the moon and back again on the Artemis II mission made their way back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston on April 11 after safely splashing back down on Earth the evening before."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/11/artemis-ii-astronauts-earth-landing-whats-next/89568776007/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Spacecraft Spin

"A spacecraft that spins to create its own gravity."

https://dailygalaxy.com/2026/04/chrysalis-starship-1000-people-250-year-voyage/#google_vignette

Mega Laser

"One of the most remarkable discoveries made by astronomers in recent years is the identification of an extremely strong "mega-laser" signal that has travelled over 8 billion light-years without losing its strength and reaching Earth."

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/astronomers-detect-mega-laser-beam-signal-from-8-billion-light-years-away/articleshow/130218711.cms

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

SpaceX Megarocket

"The new, juiced-up version of SpaceX's Starship megarocket just cleared a big hurdle on the path to its first-ever launch."https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-fires-up-next-gen-version-3-starship-ahead-of-landmark-may-test-flight-photos