Your local weather forecaster uses Doppler radar systems, covering U.S. regions, to estimate rainfall and flooding,…
“Picture Mars” first round winners
This animation contains a selection of artwork submitted to us in response to ESA’s invitation to…
NEW SPACE SHUTTLE PROGRAM MANAGER
NASA today announced the selection of William (Bill) W. Parsons as the new manager for the…
EDUCATOR ASTRONAUT MAILROOM OVERFLOWING
NASA’s mailroom is overflowing with applications from teachers who want to become members of the Permanent…
TENSE MOMENTS MARK SAFE RETURN OF ALL-HAM EXPEDITION 6 CREW
The International Space Station’s all-ham Expedition 6 crew of Commander Ken Bowersox, KD5JBP; Flight Engineer Nikolai…
YOUR NAME COULD MAKE A “DEEP IMPACT” ON A COMET
People worldwide may celebrate July 4, 2005, as the day their names reach a comet. NASA…
ADVANCED RADIOISOTOPE-POWER TECHNOLOGIES R&D TEAMS SELECTED
NASA selected several radioisotope-based power-conversion technologies for research and development (R&D). The awards are the first…
DEEPEST VIEW OF SPACE YIELDS YOUNG STARS IN ANDROMEDA HALO
Relying on the deepest visible-light images ever taken in space, astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope…
“ALL SYSTEMS GO” FOR STUDENT ROCKETRY CHALLENGE
More than 1,000 students, from 100 high schools in 36 states and Washington, are gathering in…
Arianespace Flight 161 mission update
The launch vehicle for Flight 161 is rapidly taking shape at the Spaceport as preparations continue…