CSDA Quality Assessment Report Evaluates Satellogic NewSat Data
The report adds to the growing documentation on commercial data’s contributions to Earth science research and applications.
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Webinar 4/29: NASA CSDA Program Vendor Focus- MDA Space
Join us April 29 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to learn more about CSDA program vendor MDA Space.
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NASA Artemis II Human Research Data Methodology Challenge
NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) uses research to develop methods to protect the health and performance of astronauts in space. In support of NASA’s goals for long-term missions on the surface of the Moon and human exploration of Mars, HRP is using ground research facilities, the International Space Station, and analog environments to monitor human health in deep space. NASA’s Artemis II mission was the first […]
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NASA, OPM Announce New NASA Force Website, Open Job Applications
NASA and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) launched the NASA Force website on Friday, opening applications for roles aimed at recruiting the nation’s top engineers and technologists to support America’s air and space program. NASA Force, a new hiring initiative developed in partnership with OPM, will recruit and place high-impact technical talent into mission-critical roles supporting NASA’s exploration, research, and advanced technology priorities, […]
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Artemis II pilot describes landing in Orion: "From intense to pure elation"
"I've been thinking about reentry for three straight years."
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Quality Assessment Report Evaluates Tomorrow.io Precipitation Radar Data
The report adds to the growing documentation on commercial data’s contributions to Earth science research and applications.
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Progress MS-32 Undocking
Spacecraft Undocking
The Progress MS-32 spacecraft will undock from the Zvezda module of the International Space Station. It will then de-orbit and burn up in the atmosphere.
Roman Telescope Unveiling News Conference
Press Event
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope recently completed construction and is wrapping up prelaunch testing. NASA participants in this briefing include: - NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman - Nicky Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington - Jamie Dunn, Roman telescope project manager, NASA Goddard - Julie McEnery, Roman telescope senior project scientist, NASA Goddard
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Two astronauts will replace a high-definition camera on camera port 3, install a new navigational aid for visiting spacecraft, called a planar reflector, on the Harmony module’s forward port, and relocate an early ammonia servicer jumper — a flexible hose assembly that connects parts of a fluid system — along with other jumpers on the station’s S6 and S4 truss.
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International Space Station
Founded: 1998-11-20
The International Space Station (ISS) is a space station, or a habitable artificial satellite, in low Earth orbit. Its first component was launched into orbit in 1998, with the first long-term residents arriving in November 2000. It has been inhabited continuously since that date. The last pressurised module was fitted in 2011, and an experimental inflatable space habitat was added in 2016. The station is expected to operate until 2030. Development and assembly of the station continues, with several new elements scheduled for launch in 2019. The ISS is the largest human-made body in low Earth orbit and can often be seen with the naked eye from Earth. The ISS consists of pressurised habitation modules, structural trusses, solar arrays, radiators, docking ports, experiment bays and robotic arms. ISS components have been launched by Russian Proton and Soyuz rockets, and American Space Shuttles.
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Mir
Founded: 1986-02-20
Mir was a space station that operated in low Earth orbit from 1986 to 2001, operated by the Soviet Union and later by Russia. Mir was the first modular space station and was assembled in orbit from 1986 to 1996. The station served as a microgravity research laboratory in which crews conducted experiments in biology, human biology, physics, astronomy, meteorology and spacecraft systems with a goal of developing technologies required for permanent occupation of space.
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Skylab
Founded: 1973-05-14
Skylab was a United States space station launched and operated by NASA, and occupied for about 24 weeks between May 1973 and February 1974 – the only space station the U.S. has operated exclusively. In 1979 it fell back to Earth amid huge worldwide media attention. Skylab included a workshop, a solar observatory, and other systems necessary for crew survival and scientific experiments. It was launched unmanned by a modified Saturn V rocket, with a weight of 170,000 pounds (77,000 kg). Lifting Skylab into low earth orbit was the final mission and launch of a Saturn V rocket (famous for carrying the manned Moon landing missions). Three missions delivered three-astronaut crews in the Apollo command and service module (Apollo CSM), launched by the smaller Saturn IB rocket. For the final two manned missions to Skylab, a backup Apollo CSM/Saturn IB was assembled and made ready in case an in-orbit rescue mission was needed, but this backup vehicle was never flown.
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