Breakthrough in Electric Propulsion: New Lithium Plasma Engine Passes Key Mars Test
NASA's latest electric propulsion system has achieved a record power output, paving the way for future human missions to Mars.
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NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro Announces Retirement
Janet Petro, the director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, is set to retire after a distinguished career that began in 2007. Her leadership has been pivotal in transforming the center into a premier multiuser spaceport.
Explore NASA’s Summer STEM Activities for Young Innovators
This summer, NASA invites students to engage in a variety of STEM activities that foster creativity and exploration, from coding challenges to citizen science projects.
NASA’s X-59 Finds a New Home in a Modernized Hangar
NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft has officially moved into its newly renovated hangar at the Armstrong Flight Research Center, marking a significant milestone in the Quesst mission.
Volunteers Assist NASA in Documenting Lunar Impact Flashes
During the Artemis II mission, NASA astronauts observed meteoroid impacts on the Moon, while volunteers contributed valuable data from Earth, enhancing our understanding of lunar surface activity.
NASA Analyzes Artemis II Mission Successes and Challenges
Following the Artemis II mission, NASA has begun evaluating the performance of its systems, highlighting successes and addressing challenges encountered during the flight.
Peter Rossoni and the Breakthrough in Laser Communications for Artemis II
Peter Rossoni plays a pivotal role in NASA's Artemis II mission, overseeing the first operational use of laser communications on a crewed deep space flight, significantly enhancing data transmission capabilities.
NASA Leaders Honored for Contributions to Human Spaceflight
Howard Hu and Dana Weigel receive prestigious awards for their pivotal roles in advancing NASA's human space exploration efforts.
Artemis II: A Historic Journey Around the Moon
NASA's Artemis II mission marks a significant milestone in human space exploration, achieving the farthest distance traveled by astronauts in over 50 years.
NASA: Green Spaces Captured in the Washington Suburbs
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station photographed the lush green areas of the Washington, D.C. suburbs, revealing the intricate balance between urban development and natural landscapes.
