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Astronaut Journals

Astronaut John Grunsfeld types on a laptop computer

02.09.10

Space missions and spaceflight training often inspire astronauts to write about their experiences. Here is a collection of astronauts' letters, reports and other writings.

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Space Shuttle Overview

02.02.10

Find in-depth explanations, schematics, videos and basic information about the space shuttle and its complex systems.

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NASA Information on Haiti

01.26.10

NASA has mobilized its Earth-observing and data analysis and distribution capabilities to support disaster recovery efforts in Haiti after the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake.

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Have You Seen...

Free Lecture: Humanlike Robots →

Join Dr. Yoseph Bar-Cohen Feb. 18-19, 2010, in Pasadena, Calif., for two free lectures about applications and challenges of state-of-the-art humanlike robots. Or watch the live webcast online.
Top Stars Contest →

Entries for Round 4 of this nationwide contest are due Feb. 28, 2010.
Now Online: Aeronautics Goes E-Book

Books that tell the stories of historic aeronautics moments are being made available for your Kindle and other digital devices.

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Congratulating the Team

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, congratulates NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach.

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Current Opportunities

2010 Planetary Geology and Geophysics Undergraduate Research Program →

Applications for summer research opportunities are due Feb. 12, 2010.
NASA Planetary Biology Internship Program →

Applications for this eight-week internship for graduate students are due Feb. 15, 2010.
Hubble Space Telescope Top Stars Project →

Educators are invited to submit their best examples of using Hubble for science, technology, engineering or mathematics education. Entries will be accepted through Feb. 28, 2010.

NASA Television

Education Programs

NASA offers many programs for higher education throughout the year. See what is available now.

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COSPAR 2010

Call for Abstracts

NASA announces its intent to participate in the 38th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research, and requests that full-time undergraduate and graduate students attending U.S. universities respond to this call for abstracts.

IAC 2010

61st International Astronautical Congress

NASA announces its intent to participate in the 61st International Astronautical Congress, "Space for Human Benefit and Exploration" and requests that full-time graduate students attending U.S. universities respond.
Youth Grants Program →

The IAC 2010 Youth Grants Program is open to individuals between the ages of 21 and 33. Candidates may apply regardless of their home country or current residence. The young people selected will participate in the 61st International Astronautical Congress scheduled to take place in Prague, Czech Republic from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1, 2010.

Engineering Course

Space Systems Engineering →

Visit the Space Systems Engineering Web site to find materials designed for the three-credit-hour prerequisite to the senior-level capstone spacecraft/mission design course.