NASA’s Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology Project’s Mobile Acoustics Facility is parked in the background of Joby’s prototype aircraft near Big Sur, California. To source
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NASA Statement on National Aerospace Week
The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on National Aerospace Week, hosted by Aerospace Industries Sept. 13-17. This week recognizes innovations from aerospace manufacturers, suppliers, and workforce. To source
Diana Trujillo: From Colombia to Mars
Diana Trujillo, an aerospace engineer, is currently Technical Group Supervisor for Sequence Planning and Execution and a Tactical Mission Lead for Perseverance. To source
Raja Chari Trains for SpaceX Crew-3 Mission
In this image, NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-3 Commander Raja Chari trains aboard the ing session at SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft in Hawthorns, California. To source
Landsat 9 Spacecraft Moved Into Position for Encapsulation
Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the Landsat 9 spacecraft is moved into position for encapsulation. To source
Remembering Sept. 11
The National 9/11 Flag was raised over the Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex after Florida’s contribution was added. To source
NASA’s Orion Spacecraft Completes Milestone for Artemis III Crew Module
At NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion’s newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III mission is lifted out of the welding tool. To source
NASA Innovations Will Help U.S. Meet Sustainable Aviation Goals
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson joined federal government and industry leaders Thursday at a White House event highlighting sustainable aviation and the administration’s focus on medium- and long-term goals to combat climate change. To source
Mary W. Jackson: Celebrating Leaders From Historically Black Colleges
Mary W. Jackson grew up in Hampton, Virginia and attended the historically black college Hampton Institute (now Hampton University). To source
NASA Readies James Webb Space Telescope for December Launch
NASA plans to launch the James Webb Space Telescope into orbit Dec. 18, 2021, to serve as the premier deep space observatory for the next decade. To source
Apurva Varia: Studying the Heat of Our Sun
Apurva Varia joined the Goddard Space Flight Center in 2002 as a propulsion engineer. To source
Trans-Sonic Truss-Braced Wing May Help Reduce Fuel Consumption
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. To source
Mars Perseverance Rover Gathers Rock Sample
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. To source