Tag Archives: NASA

Apurva Varia: Studying the Heat of Our Sun

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Frank Cisco

Apurva Varia joined the Goddard Space Flight Center in 2002 as a propulsion engineer. via NASA https://ift.tt/3tlWpzG

Trans-Sonic Truss-Braced Wing May Help Reduce Fuel Consumption

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Frank Cisco

Instrumentation technician Michael Hodgins performs installation measures on the trans-sonic truss-braced wing model at Langley Research Center’s 14×22 subsonic wind tunnel. via NASA https://ift.tt/2VpYEFE

Mars Perseverance Rover Gathers Rock Sample

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Frank Cisco

This Mastcam-Z image shows a sample of Mars rock inside the sample tube on Sept. 1, 2021 – the 190th sol, or Martian day, of the mission. via NASA https://ift.tt/3DD6Hjw

Mars Perseverance Rover Collects First Sample

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Frank Cisco

This Mastcam-Z image shows a sample of Mars rock inside the sample tube on Sept. 1, 2021 – the 190th sol, or Martian day, of the mission. via NASA https://ift.tt/3yKImER

On Approach to the Space Station

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Frank Cisco

In this image from Aug, 30, 2021, the SpaceX Cargo Dragon vehicle approaches the International Space Station. via NASA https://ift.tt/3BCYcmG

Johanna Lucht: Engineer Extraordinaire

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Frank Cisco

Johanna Lucht, who was born deaf, never thought she would work for NASA. via NASA https://ift.tt/3kGSzNI

Hurricane Ida As a Category 4 Storm

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Frank Cisco

Taken on Aug. 29, 2021, this image shows Hurricane Ida shows as a category 4 storm. via NASA https://ift.tt/3kHsyh4

Brilliant, Hot, Young Stars Shine in the Small Magellanic Cloud

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Frank Cisco

The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), located 210,000 light-years away, is one of the most dynamic and intricately detailed star-forming regions in space. via NASA https://ift.tt/3kDqjeQ

Prepping the Europa Clipper’s Propulsion Tanks

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Frank Cisco

Contamination control engineers in a clean room at the Goddard Space Flight Center evaluate a propellant tank before it is installed in our Europa Clipper spacecraft. via NASA https://ift.tt/3sQgr4W

Paving the Way for Future Generations of Women in STEM

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Frank Cisco

On Women’s Equality Day, NASA celebrates the women who are breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. via NASA https://ift.tt/38gc61A