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.

Sunday, September 3, 2023

Chandrayaan 3

"The Chandrayaan-3 rover currently charting the Moon’s south pole has identified elements indicating the region’s unique composition. " https://cosmosmagazine.com/space/exploration/chandrayaan-detects-moon-elements-including-sulphur-chromium/?utm_source=Cosmos+-+Master+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=dd88606ac5-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f5c04479a-dd88606ac5-181027409&mc_cid=dd88606ac5&mc_eid=3e3d9f7a52

Saturday, September 2, 2023

NASA Lunar Trailblazer

"NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer is nearing completion now that its second and final cutting-edge science instrument has been added to the small spacecraft."

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-lunar-trailblazer-gets-final-payload-for-moon-water-hunt

Friday, September 1, 2023

Dart Mission

https://www.earth.com/news/dart-mission-released-boulders-with-the-explosive-capacity-of-an-atomic-bomb/

Chandrayaan

"India's Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft is setting up for a final descent to the surface of the Moon on Wednesday, four days after Russia's Luna 25 lander cratered following a botched engine

burn."https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/08/after-russias-failure-india-is-next-in-line-to-attempt-a-moon-landing/

Mercury Retrograde

"Mercury enters retrograde motion starting on August 23, 2023!"

https://www.almanac.com/content/mercury-retrograde-dates?trk_msg=F87RM3D62QDKH0V8MIVMELVD34&trk_contact=7P4DL6LCTF9MHOCNU0TVI0O1AK&trk_module=new&trk_sid=LL0PNUF79N75FPO9FG9DH4EGKK&trk_link=EIGQ6AA3AV6K76BM1JAIU5EGV0&lctg=&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Mercury+Retrograde+Dates+for+2023+(read+more)&utm_campaign=Companion+Newsletter&utm_content=Daily

FAA investigation of Space X

"The Federal Aviation Administration is now reviewing a mishap investigation report submitted by SpaceX regarding the company's April test flight of its giant Starship rocket, a spokesperson for the regulatory agency said Tuesday."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/08/let-the-review-begin-spacex-takes-another-step-toward-launching-starship-again/

NASA plans to retrieve samples

"While the ongoing quest to detect life on Mars continues, NASA's plan to retrieve samples from the planet is set to conclude in the early next decade."

https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-756389