Lockheed Martin Continues to Strengthen Weather Forecasting With Second Next-Generation Weather Satellite
NOAA’s GOES-S Weather Satellite Arrives at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center for Launch Preparation
NASA Television to Air Launch of Next Space Station Resupply Mission
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2017 — NASA commercial cargo provider SpaceX is now targeting its 13th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station for no earlier than 11:46 a.m. EST Tuesday, Dec. 12. Mission coverage will begin on NASA Television and the agency’s website Monday, Dec. 11 with two news briefings. Packed with almost 4,800 pounds […]
The Moon Shines Brightly Among NASA’s 2017 Highlights
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Moon became a key focus point for NASA in 2017, whether it was blocking out the Sun during one of the most-viewed events in U.S. history, or reinvigorating the agency’s human space exploration plans. One of the numerous NASA-related activities and actions the Trump Administration did in 2017 […]
Six-Legged Robot Launches Its Own Kickstarter Campaign
For the first time, a Kickstarter project has launched its own campaign. On September 12 the Vorpal Combat Hexapod—an open source, 3D printed, wireless walking robot—used one of its six robotic legs to press the “LAUNCH” button on the popular crowdfunding website, triggering its own campaign to go live to Kickstarter’s millions of backers.
Boeing X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle
Boeing Watch the video to learn more about the Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV).
CASSINI’S FINAL PLUNGE!
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft will make its mission-ending dive into the atmosphere of Saturn in 9 days. It will bravely make it’s plunge on September 15th.
Cassini: A Saturn Odyssey
Team members reflect on what has made the NASA/ESA Cassini mission such an epic journey — the extraordinary spacecraft, tremendous science and historic international collaboration. This video uses a combination of animation and actual imagery returned over the course of the mission.
Meet Richard, a NASA Solar System Ambassador
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Richard Stember is a NASA Solar System Ambassador volunteer who shares his passion for space with the public. Is this something that would interest you? You can apply to be an ambassador, too! For more information about NASA’s Solar System Ambassadors program, visit https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/ssa/home… .
Hanergy and Audi Sign MOU on Strategic Cooperation in Thin Film Solar Cell Technology
Hanergy Thin Film Power Group Limited today announced that its wholly-owned US subsidiary Alta Devices has signed with AUDI AG a Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Cooperation in Thin Film Solar Cell Technology. Two parties will jointly undertake the “Audi/Hanergy Thin Film Solar Cell Research and Development project”.
NASA at Saturn: Cassini’s Grand Finale
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory The final chapter in a remarkable mission of exploration and discovery, Cassini’s Grand Finale is in many ways like a brand new mission. Twenty-two times, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft will dive through the unexplored space between Saturn and its rings. What we learn from these ultra-close passes over the planet could […]
