Tag Archives: NASA

Squids and Other Research Heading to the Station. Yes, Squids!

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Frank Cisco

In just over a week, these tiny squids will head to space along with many other scientific experiments aboard SpaceX’s 22nd cargo resupply mission to the station. via NASA https://ift.tt/3fGmRxu

Mars Perseverance Surface Operations Manager Pauline Hwang

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Frank Cisco

Pauline Hwang is currently the Strategic Mission Manager for Mars 2020 Surface Operations. via NASA https://ift.tt/3yBi88V

SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Frank Cisco

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured shortly before undocking from the International Space Station’s Harmony module. via NASA https://ift.tt/3fHCPYb

Firing Up the RS-25 Engine Test for Future Artemis Moon Missions

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Frank Cisco

NASA conducted its fourth RS-25 single-engine hot fire test of the year on May 20, 2021, a continuation of its seven-part test series. via NASA https://ift.tt/3v7P072

Astronaut Mark Vande Hei Gets His Eyes Checked on Station

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Frank Cisco

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei gets detailed views of his retina as part of regularly scheduled eye checks on the station. via NASA https://ift.tt/3oD15P9

Taking to the Air and Sea to Study Ocean Eddies

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Frank Cisco

The Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE) mission team hopes to learn more about small-scale movements of ocean water such as eddies. via NASA https://ift.tt/3fsEQHD

Studying Urban Air Traffic

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Frank Cisco

Flight Research Inc.’s Bell OH-58C Kiowa helicopter hovers over a helipad after completing an urban air mobility approach at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center. via NASA https://ift.tt/3eQrBBt

Hubble Spots a Cosmic Cloud’s Silver Lining

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Frank Cisco

This image taken with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope showcases the emission nebula NGC 2313. via NASA https://ift.tt/3uMGWsp

A View of NASA’s X-59 Engine Inlet

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Frank Cisco

NASA’s X-59 requires the use of creative and strategic supersonic technologies to control and soften the jarring sound as the aircraft flies faster than the speed of sound. via NASA https://ift.tt/3hm0hN9

Systems Engineer Allen Chen

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Frank Cisco

Perseverance entry, descent, and landing lead Allen Chen, gives remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover mission landing update. via NASA https://ift.tt/3y3tqCx