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.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Cosmic impact

"One of the greatest existential threats to life on Earth is a tremendous cosmic impact. Whether from an asteroid, comet, or even an interstellar interloper, an energetic-enough collision with Earth — typical of objects a few kilometers or larger in size — could easily cause a mass extinction event. In the worst-case scenario, it could even completely sterilize a living world, bringing an end to a multi-billion year chain of life."https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/jupiter-extinct-dinosaurs/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=swab
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