A new project provides special 3D “experiences” on Instagram using data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes through augmented reality (AR), allowing users to travel virtually through objects in space. These new experiences of astronomical objects – including the debris fields of exploded stars – are being released to help celebrate the 25th...
On May 27, 1999, the second space station assembly and logistics mission began. The main goals of STS-96, designated as the 2A.1 mission in the overall assembly sequence, included resupplying and repairing the fledgling orbital facility, consisting of the Zarya and Node 1 modules assembled during STS-88 in December 1998. The multinational seven-member crew...
NASA will provide live launch and docking coverage of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the Expedition 71 crew aboard the International Space Station. The unpiloted Progress 88 spacecraft is scheduled to launch at 5:43 a.m. EDT (2:43 p.m. Baikonur time) Thursday, May 30, on a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur...
From May 29 to July 17, 2009, for the first time in its history, each of the five partner agencies participating in the International Space Station Program had a crew member living and working aboard the orbiting facility at the same time. The period also marked the beginning of six-person crew habitation, greatly increasing the time available for utilization. The...
Jennifer Scott Williams embodies leadership, innovation, and excitement for life. Her career has been a testament to her unwavering passion and versatility, navigating through various roles and significantly contributing to the agency’s milestones and evolution. In her 23 years at NASA, she has combined engineering, business, science communications, and leadership...
Apr 12, 2024 Here is a list of news that were published in our Newsletter the week of April 7, 2024: Human Space Exploration: Space Science Other News Major Space Related Activities for the Week Monday’s total solar eclipse helps to lead off the week, though portions of the swath of totality from the Pacific coast of Mexico, northeast up through Texas into the...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Axiom Space and NASA hold a news briefing today regarding the company’s all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. The James Webb Space Telescope continues to make progress with the alignment of its multi-segmented primary mirror. Human Space Exploration NASA, Axiom plan update on private astronaut mission to...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA official says International Space Station operations remain normal ahead of all-private astronaut mission. The GOES-T weather satellite is scheduled to lift off atop a ULA Atlas V rocket today. Human Space Exploration ISS operations remain normal ahead of private astronaut missionCoalition Member in the News – Axiom SpaceSpaceNews...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Romania signs the Artemis Accords. United Launch Alliance places GOES-T weather satellite into orbit. Russia looks to China for space cooperation, but sanctions could impact new plans. Human Space Exploration Congress presses NASA for more details on Artemis costs and schedulesSpaceNews.com (3/2): A U.S. House Space and Aeronautics...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… You’re invited to fly your name around the Moon on Artemis I. The global space community continues to assess and respond to Russia’s military incursion into Ukraine. Despite the tensions, NASA says operations aboard the seven-person International Space Station are continuing as normal. Human Space ExplorationYour name can fly around the...