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NASA Updates Coverage of International Space Station Cargo Ship Docking

In response to a winter storm currently affecting NASA personnel and broadcast capabilities in Texas, NASA is adjusting coverage of the arrival and docking of a Russian cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station.

NASA Awards Consolidated Program Support Services Contract

NASA has awarded the Consolidated Program Support Services Project Coordination contract to Barrios Technology Ltd. of Houston to provide project coordination services at the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, with the potential t

NASA Assigns Astronauts to Agency’s SpaceX Crew-4 Mission to Space Station

NASA has assigned two crew members to launch on the agency’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission – the fourth crew rotation flight of the Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station.

NASA TV Coverage Set for Next Cargo Launch to Space Station

NASA commercial cargo provider Northrop Grumman is targeting 12:36 p.m. EST Saturday, Feb. 20, for the launch of its 15th resupply mission to the International Space Station.

NASA to Offer Spanish-Language Show for Mars Perseverance Rover Landing

Among the many firsts of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance mission is the agency’s first-ever Spanish-language show for a planetary landing.

La NASA ofrecerá una retransmisión en español para el aterrizaje del Rover Mars Perseverance

Entre las muchas primicias de la misión Mars 2020 Perseverance de la NASA se encuentra la primera retransmisión en español de la agencia para un aterrizaje planetario.

NASA Offers Opportunities for Media to Engage with Mars Perseverance Rover Landing

NASA will host virtual news briefings, live shows, and activities the week of Feb. 15 to discuss events surrounding the landing of its Mars 2020 Perseverance rover.

NASA Awards Contract to Launch Initial Elements for Lunar Outpost

NASA has selected Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) of Hawthorne, California, to provide launch services for the agency’s Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) and Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO), the foundational elements of the Gateway.

NASA Celebrates Black History Month with Lessons from African American Leaders

As part of its celebration of Black History Month, NASA will host a virtual discussion at 12 p.m. EST Wednesday, Feb. 10, featuring a panel of current and past agency leaders.

NASA Introduces New Flight Directors in Class of 2021

NASA has selected four new additions to its cadre of flight directors to oversee operations of the International Space Station.

NASA, AIAA Host Discussion on Mars Perseverance Rover Technology

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and NASA will host a moderated webinar to discuss technology innovations with NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover during a virtual event at 10 a.m. EST Wednesday, Feb. 10.

NASA Invites Media to Prelaunch, Launch Activities for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test-2

Media accreditation now is open for prelaunch and launch activities for NASA’s Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission to the International Space Station, the second uncrewed flight test of the company’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for NASA’s Comm

NASA Announces New Role of Senior Climate Advisor

In an effort to ensure effective fulfillment of the Biden Administration’s climate science objectives for NASA, the agency has established a new position of senior climate advisor and selected Gavin Schmidt, director of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space

NASA Invites Media to Second Test to Fire Rocket for Artemis Moon Missions

Media are invited to attend NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s second Green Run hot fire – a test of the rocket’s core stage and all of its integrated systems before its flight on the Artemis I lunar mission.

NASA Names Leaders to Key Agency Roles

NASA has named appointees for senior agency positions. Bhavya Lal joins the agency as acting chief of staff, Phillip Thompson will serve as White House liaison, Alicia Brown will serve as associate administrator for the Office of Legislative and Intergovernme

NASA Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes with Day of Remembrance

NASA will honor members of the NASA family who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery, including the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, during the agency's annual Day of Remembrance Thursday, Jan. 2

NASA Invites Media to Next Space Station Cargo Launch With Northrop Grumman

Media accreditation is open for the launch from Virginia of Northrop Grumman’s 15th commercial resupply services mission to deliver NASA science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station aboard its Cygnus spacecraft.

NASA Invites Media to Update on Rocket Test for Artemis I Moon Mission

NASA will host a media teleconference at 5:30 p.m. EST today, Tuesday, Jan.19, to discuss the engine test conducted Saturday, Jan. 16, for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will launch the agency’s Artemis I mission.

NASA TV Coverage Set for Upcoming Spacewalks, Preview News Conference

Two NASA astronauts are scheduled to venture outside the International Space Station Wednesday, Jan. 27, and Monday, Feb. 1, for a pair of spacewalks to finish installing a European science platform and complete long-term battery upgrade work.

NASA TV Coverage Set for January Spacewalks, Preview News Conference

Two NASA astronauts are scheduled to venture outside the International Space Station Wednesday, Jan. 27, and Monday, Feb. 1, for a pair of spacewalks to finish installing a European science platform and complete long-term battery upgrade work.

NASA Conducts Test of SLS Rocket Core Stage for Artemis I Moon Mission

NASA conducted a hot fire Saturday of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will launch the Artemis I mission to the Moon. The hot fire is the final test of the Green Run series.

NASA to Host Virtual Briefing on February Perseverance Mars Rover Landing

NASA is hosting a media briefing on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 4:30 p.m. EST to discuss the upcoming landing of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover.

NASA Science to Host Community Town Hall

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate will hold a community town hall meeting with Thomas Zurbuchen, the agency’s associate administrator for science, at 2 p.m. EST Monday, Jan. 25.

2020 Tied for Warmest Year on Record, NASA Analysis Shows

Earth’s global average surface temperature in 2020 tied with 2016 as the warmest year on record, according to an analysis by NASA.

NASA TV to Air Hot Fire Test of Rocket Core Stage for Artemis Moon Missions

NASA is targeting a two-hour test window that opens at 5 p.m. EST Saturday, Jan. 16, for the hot fire test of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket core stage at the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

NASA, Government of Japan Formalize Gateway Partnership for Artemis Program

NASA and the Government of Japan have finalized an agreement for the lunar Gateway, an orbiting outpost that commercial and international partners will build together.

NASA, NOAA to Announce 2020 Global Temperatures, Climate Conditions

Climate researchers from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will release their annual assessment of global temperatures and discuss the major climate trends of 2020 during a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EST Thursday, Jan. 14

NASA Accelerates SLS Rocket Hot Fire Test, Invites Media to Pretest Briefing

Following a test readiness review on Monday, NASA is now targeting Saturday, Jan. 16, for the final test in the Green Run testing series for the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will launch the agency’s Artemis I mission.

NASA Highlights Astrophysics Missions at ‘Super Bowl of Astronomy’

Experts from across NASA will discuss topics ranging from black holes to exploding stars to planets beyond our solar system at the 237th meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS).

NASA, FAA Partnership Bolsters American Commercial Space Activities

NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) reaffirming the agencies’ longstanding relationship to foster robust American commercial space transportation capabilities, including commercial crew and carg

NASA, NSF Sign Agreement to Advance Space, Earth, Biological, Physical Sciences

NASA, NSF Sign Agreement to Advance Space, Earth, Biological, Physical Sciences

NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station to Answer Questions from STEM Students

Students from across the country will have an opportunity this week to ask questions of NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

NASA Highlights Innovation, Technology at Virtual SciTech Forum

Experts from across NASA will participate in the 2021 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) SciTech Forum beginning Monday, Jan. 11.

NASA to Air Departure of Upgraded SpaceX Cargo Dragon from Space Station

The SpaceX Dragon that arrived to the International Space Station on the company’s 21st resupply services mission for NASA is scheduled to depart on Monday, Jan. 11, loaded with 5,200 pounds of scientific experiments and other cargo.

NASA Approves Heliophysics Missions to Explore Sun, Earth’s Aurora

NASA has approved two heliophysics missions to explore the Sun and the system that drives space weather near Earth.

NASA Television to Air Departure of Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus from Space Station

Northrop Grumman’s uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft is scheduled to depart the International Space Station on Wednesday, Jan. 6, more than three months after delivering nearly 8,000 pounds of supplies, scientific investigations, commercial products, hardware, an

Young Students Send Questions to Astronauts Aboard Space Station

Students from across the country will have an opportunity this week to hear from a NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

NASA Discoveries, R&D, Moon to Mars Exploration Plans Persevere in 2020

“NASA has impressed the nation with our resilience and persistence during the pandemic,” said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

NASA Awards Contract for LISA Charge Management Device

NASA has awarded the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) Charge Management Device (CMD) contract to the University of Florida, Gainesville.
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