Why We Explore
Why Do We Explore?
From the time of our birth, humans have felt a primordial urge to explore -- to blaze new trails, map new lands, and answer profound questions about ourselves and our universe.
Exploration History
This Month in Exploration
Visit every month to find out how aviation and space exploration have improved life for humans on Earth and in space.
Conferences and Speeches
Find past speeches and conference materials here!
Find past speeches and conference materials here!
Overview
In Depth
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NASA's Exploration Systems Architecture Study -- Final Report
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Exploration Systems Related Documents
Links to ESMD-related public documents.
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Exploration Systems Related Reports
Links to historical ESMD program reports.
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Constellation Program Related Documents
Links to Constellation Program public documents.
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Space Conferences
A number of conferences occur each year where top leaders from industry, academia, NASA and other agencies meet to focus on implementing NASA's new focus on space exploration.
ESMD Related News
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NASA Uses iTunes to Share Development Progress of Ares Rocket
11.26.08 - Video updates reporting progress made on NASA's newest family of exploration vehicles -- the Ares I crew launch vehicle and Ares V heavy cargo launch vehicle -- are now featured on iTunes.
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NASA Calls for Comment on Draft Ares V Request for Proposals
11.25.08 - NASA has released a draft request for proposals, or RFP, regarding Phase I of its Ares V launch vehicle.
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NASA Awards Project Management Support Contract for Kennedy
11.24.08 - NASA has selected Science Applications International Corporation of Houston to provide project management support services at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.