Notícias NASA

Tom West Elected as an AIAA 2025 Associate Fellow

The Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate (SACD) at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, is pleased to announce that Tom West has been elected to the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Class of 2025 Associate Fellows. “The…

GLOBE Eclipse and Civil Air Patrol: An Astronomical Collaboration

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a volunteer organization that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The organization has an award-winning aerospace education program that promotes Science, Technology Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)-related careers and…

Autumn in Northern Mongolia

Larch-filled forests turned from green to gold around Lake Hövsgöl in September 2024.

Perseverance Matters

It is an important and exciting juncture in Mars exploration and astrobiology. This year, the SHERLOC instrument beat the odds and made one of the most exciting discoveries of the Mars 2020 mission.

Mark Sonoda: Leading NASA’s Path to the Commercialization of Space

With over 34 years of experience in human spaceflight, Mark Sonoda has witnessed some of NASA’s most pivotal moments, from the startup of the International Space Station to the retirement of the space shuttle. As the acting associate program manager…

Sprites, Camera, Action!

An astronaut photographed the atmospheric phenomenon, associated with lightning, during a stormy night over North America.

Flash Floods Swamp North Carolina

Torrential rains from Hurricane Helene swamped communities in the mountainous western part of the state.

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Astrophysicist Gioia Rau Explores Cosmic ‘Time Machines’

To shape NASA’s path of exploration forward, Dr. Gioia Rau unravels stars and worlds beyond our solar system. Name: Dr. Gioia RauTitle: AstrophysicistOrganization: Exoplanets and Stellar Astrophysics Laboratory, Astrophysics Division, Science Mission Directorate (Code 667) What do you do and…

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Science Activation’s PLACES Team Facilitates Third Professional Learning Institute

The NASA Science Activation program’s Place-Based Learning to Advance Connections, Education, and Stewardship (PLACES) project supports middle and high school educators to engage students in data-rich Earth science learning through the integration of NASA data sets, images, classroom lessons, and…

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Hurricane Helene Stirs Up Gulf Coast Waters

The heavy rains, high winds, and storm surge that devastated land also left a mark on the ocean.

NASA Announces Teams for 2025 Student Launch Challenge

NASA has selected 71 teams from across the U.S. to participate in its 25th annual Student Launch Challenge, one of the agency’s Artemis Student Challenges. The competition is aimed at inspiring Artemis Generation students to explore science, technology, engineering, and…

NASA Announces Teams to Compete in International Rover Challenge

NASA has selected 75 student teams to begin an engineering design challenge to build rovers that will compete next spring at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center near the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The competition is…