Scientists have used NASA’s SOFIA airborne telescope to map circulation in Jupiter’s atmosphere, an area that…
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The Keys to Success: Hard Work, Perseverance and Patience
Natasha Barbely began a NASA internship through the Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP) in the spring…
From Street Gang to Robotics Team to High School Teacher
From street gang to championship captain, Kenny Bargas led the Foothill High School Robotics Team 255…
Wind Tunnel Testing Underway for Next, More Powerful Version of NASA’s Space Launch System
As engines are fired, software written and hardware welded to prepare for the first flight of…
A Potawatomi Daughter Embraces the Culture of Science
Sheenah Bryant is the daughter of a Citizen Potawatomi Native, and was the first of her…
Moth’s Eye Inspires Critical Component on SOFIA’s Newest Instrument
Nature, and more particularly a moth’s eye, inspired the technology that allows a new NASA-developed camera…
Army, Navy, NASA Name Academic Vertical Lift Research Centers of Excellence
The U.S. Army, Navy and NASA have designated colleges in Georgia, Maryland and Pennsylvania as national…
360-Degree Airport Simulator Tests the Future of Air Traffic Control
Heading home for the holidays may fill you with joy, as well as a little dread…
Dust “Floats” Above Lunar Surface: Electrostatic Dust Transport Reshapes Surfaces of Airless Planetary Bodies
As millions on Earth enjoy a spectacular view of a supermoon on Dec. 14, a NASA-funded…
NASA’s Exo-Brake ‘Parachute’ to Enable Safe Return for Small Spacecraft
NASA’s Exo-Brake 'Parachute' to Enable Safe Return for Small Spacecraft