Taking You Behind The Scenes
Behind every NASA mission is a story; behind every spacecraft, a group of hardworking scientists and engineers. NASA Direct offers a variety of Web programs and features to deliver all the inside stories straight to you.
Current Programs
Beyond the Light: The Chandra X-ray Universe

Since the Chandra X-ray Observatory's deployment in 1999, the telescope has revealed missing links and led to a better understanding of fascinating phenomena like black holes and supernovas. This video series explores some of astronomy's most daunting and intriguing topics.
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Find past webcasts and podcasts in our archives:
› Rocket Series Archive
› Shuttle Series Archive
› History Series Archive
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NASA launch schedule.