NASA to Broadcast Solar Orbiter Launch, Prelaunch Activities
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NASA is targeting 11:03 p.m. EST Sunday, Feb. 9, for the launch of Solar Orbiter, an international collaborative mission between ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA.
NASA Funds Demonstration of Assembly and Manufacturing in Space
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NASA has awarded a $142 million contract to Maxar Technologies of Westminster, Colorado, to robotically assemble a communications antenna and manufacture a spacecraft beam in orbit.
NASA to Honor Tuskegee Airman During Black History Month Program
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As part of its celebration of Black History Month, NASA will honor retired Air Force Col. Charles McGee at a ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the James Webb Auditorium at NASA Headquarters, located at 300 E Street SW in Washington.
NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope Ends Mission of Astronomical Discovery
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After more than 16 years studying the universe in infrared light, revealing new wonders in our solar system, our galaxy, and beyond, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to an end.
NASA TV to Air Landing of Record-Setting Astronaut Christina Koch, Crewmates
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NASA astronaut Christina Koch, who has spent more time in space on a single mission than any other woman, is scheduled to return to Earth on Thursday, Feb. 6, along with two of her International Space Station crewmates.
NASA Awards Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Geophysics Support Services Contract
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NASA has awarded a contract to Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) of Lanham, Maryland, for hydrosphere, biosphere, and geophysics (HBG) support services.
NASA, Partners Name Ocean Studying Satellite for Noted Earth Scientist
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NASA and several partners announced Tuesday they have renamed a key ocean observation satellite launching this fall in honor of Earth scientist Michael Freilich, who retired last year as head of NASA’s Earth Science division, a position he held since 2006.
NASA TV to Air Departure of Cygnus Cargo Spacecraft from Space Station
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More than two months after delivering several tons of supplies and scientific experiments to the International Space Station, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo spacecraft, the SS Alan Bean, will depart the orbiting laboratory on Friday, Jan. 31.
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has named Marla Pérez-Davis director of the agency’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, effective immediately. Pérez-Davis has been serving as the acting director of Glenn since Oct. 1, 2019.
NASA Administrator Names Director for Center in Maryland
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NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has named Dennis Andrucyk director of its Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, effective immediately. Andrucyk has been serving as the acting director of Goddard since Dec. 31.
NASA Announces Two Media Briefings on Latest Solar Mission
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NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) scientists will discuss Solar Orbiter, the agencies’ collaboration set to launch next month on its journey to the Sun, during two media teleconferences on Monday, Jan. 27.
NASA Awards Contract for Intelligent Systems Research
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NASA has selected Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, LLC, a KBRwyle business unit, of Greenbelt, Maryland, for a contract for intelligent systems research and development support services at the agency's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California.
NASA, SpaceX Complete Final Major Flight Test of Crew Spacecraft
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NASA and SpaceX completed a launch escape demonstration of the company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket Sunday. This was the final major flight test of the spacecraft before it begins carrying astronauts to the International Space Station under
NASA Pays Tribute, Says Goodbye to One of Agency’s Great Observatories
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NASA will host a live program at 1 p.m. EST Wednesday, Jan. 22, to celebrate the far-reaching legacy of the agency’s Spitzer Space Telescope – a mission that, after 16 years of amazing discoveries, soon will come to an end.
NASA, NOAA Analyses Reveal 2019 Second Warmest Year on Record
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According to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Earth's global surface temperatures in 2019 were the second warmest since modern recordkeeping began in 1880.
NASA to Provide Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch Escape Test
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NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch escape demonstration, as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program, which is working with U.S. companies to launch American astronauts on America
NASA Awards Contract for Aircraft Operations Support
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NASA has awarded a contract to Vertex Aerospace LLC of Madison, Mississippi, for aircraft operations support at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, and other NASA centers, as needed.
NASA TV Coverage Set for Three Spacewalks in January
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Four astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station for three spacewalks in January to complete battery upgrades and finalize repairs to an invaluable cosmic ray detector.
NASA Invites Media to Northrop Grumman’s February Space Station Launch
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Media accreditation is open for the launch from Virginia of Northrop Grumman’s 13th commercial resupply services mission to deliver NASA science investigations, supplies and equipment to the International Space Station.
NASA to Announce New Discoveries at Annual Astronomy Meeting
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NASA researchers will present new findings on a wide range of astrophysics and other space science topics at the 235th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society, Saturday, Jan. 4, through Wednesday, Jan. 8, in Honolulu.
NASA’s Moon to Mars Plans, Artemis Lunar Program Gets Fast Tracked in 2019
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In 2019, NASA celebrated the 50th anniversary of the agency’s Apollo 11 Moon landing, the most historic moment in space exploration, while also making significant progress toward putting the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024 under the Artemis pro
NASA, Boeing Complete Successful Landing of Starliner Flight Test
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Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft completed the first land touchdown of a human-rated capsule in U.S. history Sunday at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico, wrapping up the company’s uncrewed Orbital Flight Test as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew
NASA Television to Air Boeing Starliner Spacecraft Landing
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NASA and Boeing will provide live coverage of the landing on Sunday, Dec. 22, of the company’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, on return from its Orbital Flight Test for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Orbital Flight Test Status
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NASA and Boeing will host a media teleconference at 2 p.m. EST Saturday, Dec. 21, to discuss the status of the Boeing Orbital Flight Test, and the test objectives that have been, and are expected to be, accomplished related to NASA’s Commercial Crew Program
NASA Awards Launch Services Contract for Environmental Satellite Mission
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NASA has selected United Launch Services LLC (ULS) of Centennial, Colorado, to provide launch services for the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T (GOES-T) mission, which will provide advanced imagery and atmospheric measurements of Earth’s
NASA’s Astronaut Candidates to Graduate with Eye on Artemis Missions
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NASA will honor the first class of astronaut candidates to graduate under the Artemis program at 10:30 a.m. EST Friday, Jan. 10, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. After completing more than two years of basic training, these candidates will b
NASA Selects Informal Learning Institutions to Engage Next Generation
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NASA’s Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) program has selected four informal education organizations to promote STEM learning and help inspire the next generation of explorers.
NASA Named Best Place to Work in Federal Government for 8th Straight Year
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For the eighth consecutive year, NASA has been selected by the Partnership for Public Service as the Best Place to Work in Government. The rankings, announced Tuesday, reflect NASA’s unified focus and dedication to sending humans farther into space than eve
NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Research Aircraft Cleared for Final Assembly
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NASA’s first large scale, piloted X-plane in more than three decades is cleared for final assembly and integration of its systems following a major project review by senior managers held Thursday at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
NASA to Provide Coverage of Boeing Orbital Flight Test for Commercial Crew
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The launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test (OFT) to the International Space Station, as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, is targeted for 6:36 a.m. EST Friday, Dec. 20. The uncrewed flight test will be the Boeing CST-100 Starliner’s maiden missio
Texas Students to Speak with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station
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Students from Texas will have an opportunity this week to talk with a NASA astronaut currently living and working aboard the International Space Station.
NASA, Boeing to Hold Media Teleconference on Orbital Flight Test Mission
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NASA and Boeing will hold a news teleconference Thursday, Dec. 12, following the agency’s Flight Readiness Review for Boeing’s uncrewed Orbital Flight Test (OFT) to the International Space Station, as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
NASA Administrator Names Robert Pearce Head of Agency Aeronautics
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NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has named Robert Pearce as the next associate administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD). Pearce replaces Jaiwon Shin, who retired from the agency on Aug. 31.
New Mexico Students to Speak with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station
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Students from New Mexico will have an opportunity next week to talk with a NASA astronaut currently living and working aboard the International Space Station.
First NASA Parker Solar Probe Results Reveal Surprising Details About Our Sun
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The Sun is revealing itself in dramatic detail and shedding light on how other stars may form and behave throughout the universe – all thanks to NASA's Parker Solar Probe.
NASA Television to Air Space Station Cargo Ship Launch, Docking
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NASA Television will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of a Russian cargo spacecraft delivering almost three tons of food, fuel and supplies to the International Space Station beginning at 4:15 a.m. EST Friday, Dec. 6.
