Space News
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Building a Community of Practice
The Thermal and Fluids Analysis Workshop (TFAWS) is an annual event cosponsored by the NESC’s Thermal Control & Protection, Environmental Control & Life Support, Aerosciences, and Cryogenics Technical Discipline Teams…
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A Tranquil Sunrise
NASA/Joel Kowsky A fast boat crosses the waters several hours after NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 splashdown on March 12, 2024. The SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft landed in the Gulf of Mexico…
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NRO Mission Launches from NASA Wallops on Electron Rocket
2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility supported the successful launch of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket at 3:25 a.m. EDT, Thursday,…
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NASA Advanced Air Mobility Partnerships
12 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) NASA NASA is partnered with other government agencies, industry, and academia to conduct Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) research to…
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The Marshall Star for March 20, 2024
22 Min Read The Marshall Star for March 20, 2024 Marshall Technologist Talks Solar Sail Technology in Rocket Center Exhibit By Jessica Barnett Space enthusiasts at the U.S. Space &…
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Following Safe Return, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 to Recount Space Mission
The four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission are seated inside the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after landing in the Gulf of Mexico on March 12, 2024. Credits: NASA/Joel Kowsky…
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Meet the Women Launching, Recovering Artemis Missions
NASA/Kim Shiflett and Isaac Watson In celebration of Women’s History Month, NASA highlights the multifaceted group of women behind the launch and recovery efforts for Artemis missions. They are a…
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55 Years Ago: Four Months Until the Moon Landing
The road to the Moon landing cleared a major hurdle in March 1969 with the flight of Apollo 9 that tested all components of the spacecraft in low Earth orbit.…
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Key Test Drive of Orion on NASA’s Artemis II to Aid Future Missions
Astronauts will test drive NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the first time during the agency’s Artemis II test flight next year. While many of the spacecraft’s maneuvers like big propulsive burns…
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NASA Sees Progress on Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef Life Support System
3 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) A digital rendering of Blue Origin’s free-flying station named Orbital Reef, which continues to be developed as part of…