First Images from James Webb Space Telescope
The dawn of a new era in astronomy is here as the world got its first look at the full capabilities of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a partnership with the European Space Agency and Canadian Space Agency. The set of the telescope’s first full-color images and spectroscopic data uncover a collection of cosmic features elusive until now.
Surprise – Again! Asteroid Bennu Reveals its Surface is Like a Plastic Ball Pit
After analyzing data gathered when NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collected a sample from asteroid Bennu in October 2020, scientists have learned something astonishing: The spacecraft would have sunk into Bennu had it not fired its thrusters to back away immediately after it grabbed dust and rock from the asteroid’s surface.
Microgravity Science Glovebox Celebrates 20 Years of Success
Thinking outside the box propels many NASA innovations for missions exploring space and improving life on Earth. But thinking – or working – inside the box makes scientific discoveries possible aboard the International Space Station. The box is the Microgravity Science Glovebox, which celebrated its 20th anniversary aboard the space station July 8.
NASA, Northrop Grumman to Test Fire Future Artemis Booster Motor
NASA and Northrop Grumman will perform a full-scale static test of a Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket booster motor at Northrop Grumman’s Promontory, Utah, test facility July 21. Engineers will fire the booster during the demonstration, called the Flight Support Booster 2 test, to evaluate materials and processes to improve boosters for future Artemis missions.
I am Artemis: Terry White
Terry White’s introduction to the arts happened at the age of 5 when he watched his mother sketching at the dinner table. He never thought that love of art would lead him to a career at NASA. White is lead animator and illustrator for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) program at the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
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