NASA’s newest technology demonstration is designed to improve water recycling on the International Space Station.
Read MoreMonth: February 2021
A Map of a Stellar Explosion
Scientists may have discovered a clue to how massive stars form in the Orion Nebula and a stellar birthplace. The post A Map of a Stellar Explosion appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreNASA to Begin High-Voltage Ground Testing on All-Electric X-57
NASA is set to start high-voltage functional ground testing of the agency’s first all-electric X-plane, the X-57 Maxwell, which will perform flights to help develop certification standards for emerging electric aircraft. NASA is also supporting these new electric aircraft by developing quiet, efficient, reliable technology these vehicles will need
Read MoreReflections from a Black Hole
This 2003 composite X-ray and optical image of galaxy NGC 1068 shows gas blowing away in a high-speed wind from the vicinity of a supermassive black hole.
Read MoreNASA to Honor ‘Hidden Figure’ Mary W. Jackson During Headquarters Naming Ceremony
Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk will lead a ceremony at 1 p.m. EST Friday, Feb. 26, officially naming the NASA Headquarters building in Washington in honor of Mary W. Jackson
Read MoreNASA’s Perseverance Rover Gives High-Definition Panoramic View of Landing Site
NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover got its first high-definition look around its new home in Jezero Crater on Feb. 21, after rotating its mast, or “head,” 360 degrees, allowing the rover’s Mastcam-Z instrument to capture its first panorama after touching down on the Red Planet on Feb 18.
Read MoreAmateur Astronomers Reveal Long-Ago Galaxy Mergers
The images from five Brazilian amateur astronomers have captured Hubble-level details in galaxies, laying the ground for future work in understanding their histories. Want to join the fun? The post Amateur Astronomers Reveal Long-Ago Galaxy Mergers appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreTraversing Mars’ Jezero Crater
This image depicts a possible area through which the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover could traverse across Jezero Crater.
Read MoreNASA Takes Steps to Reduce Aviation Emissions, Invigorate US Economy
NASA is seeking proposals for ground and flight demonstrations of integrated megawatt-class powertrain systems for subsonic aircraft.
Read MoreNASA Awards Contract for Engineering, Programmatic Support Services
NASA has awarded the Spectrum and Resource Management, Engineering and Programmatic Support Services (SpectRE) contract to Agile Decision Sciences LLC of Beltsville, Maryland.
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