NASA’s Chandra Opens Treasure Trove of Cosmic Delights
A new compilation gives examples of images from different missions and telescopes being combined to better understand the science of the universe. Each of the images contains data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory as well as other telescopes. Various types of objects are shown – galaxies, supernova remnants, stars, and planetary nebulas – but together they demonstrate the possibilities when data from across the electromagnetic spectrum are assembled.
Where Rocks Come Alive: OSIRIS-REx Observes an Asteroid in Action
In a special collection of research papers published Sep. 9 in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, the OSIRIS-REx science team reports detailed observations that reveal the asteroid Bennu is shedding material on a regular basis. The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has provided planetary scientists with the opportunity to observe such activity at close range for the first time.
Space Station: Studies on the Human Condition Take Flight Along With Piloting Investigation
Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy of NASA and Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner spent a full day after Labor Day weekend on investigations that will help demystify the effects of space on the human body, as well as some routine maintenance tasks to ensure the health of the International Space Station – now in its 20th year supporting crews in space.
NASA Enlists Commercial Partners to Fly Payloads to Moon
NASA has issued another request to its 14 Commercial Lunar Payload Services partners to bid on flying a suite of payloads to the Moon. The request asks partners to fly 10 NASA science investigations and technology demonstrations to a nonpolar region of the Moon in 2022.
New Educational Website Celebrates 20 Years of Space Station Science
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement is kicking off a Celebrating Station Science series, which will provide an opportunity to connect students and educators to 20 years of International Space Station experiments and research through monthly themes with K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics resources. NASA astronauts, scientists, engineers, and operations personnel will share their stories and highlight their career paths.
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