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.

Friday, February 28, 2025

Wildfires in California

"The January wildfires in California devastated local habitats and communities."

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-uses-new-technology-to-understand-california-wildfires/?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1-nasajpl&utm_content=tech20250228

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Atmosphere of Mars

"The current atmosphere of Mars is too cold and thin to support liquid water, an essential ingredient for life, on its surface for lengthy periods."https://www.nasa.gov/solar-system/nasa-new-study-on-why-mars-is-red-supports-potentially-habitable-past/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Mars

"Mars may once have hosted a warm, ocean-bearing environment, according to new data collected by a rover that explored an area believed to be an ancient shoreline."

https://www.earth.com/news/mars-had-ancient-beaches-shorelines-similar-to-earth/?user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Sunday, February 23, 2025

Smells of The Milky Way

"Milky Way smells of rum, raspberries and booze."https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/facts-about-astronomy-space

Uranus is the coldest

"Uranus is the coldest planet in the Solar System."

https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/facts-about-astronomy-space

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Universe Dazzle Mankind

“From then on, he was convinced that the universe dazzle mankind with volcanic eruptions, but had it’s own secret way of communicating with the select few people like Andrew who looked at reality as though it were a strip of wallpaper covering something else.”Map of Time p. 32

Mercury

"Perhaps you’ve seen the news headlines admonishing sky watchers to ‘See All Naked Eye Planets…at Once!’ in January. While this was basically true, it was also missing one key player: Mercury."https://www.universetoday.com/170716/mercury-completes-the-planetary-parade-at-dusk/#google_vignette