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For more than 60 years, NASA has been breaking barriers to achieve the seemingly impossible—from walking on the Moon to pushing the boundaries of human spaceflight farther than ever before. We work in space and around the world in laboratories and wind tunnels, on airfields and in control rooms to explore some of life’s fundamental mysteries: What’s out there in space? How do we get there? And what can we learn that will make life better here on Earth? We are passionate professionals united by a common purpose: to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research. Today, we continue NASA’s legacy of excellence and innovation through an unprecedented array of missions. We are developing the most advanced rockets and spacecraft ever designed, studying the Earth for answers to critical challenges facing our planet, improving the air transportation experience, and so much more. Join us as we reach for new heights and reveal the unknown for the benefit of humanity.
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- 10,001 employees
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- Washington, DC
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- 1958
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As NASA examines the use of ionic silver as a disinfectant for astronaut drinking water, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) completed a study on plant tolerance to the substance in irrigation water. On long-duration spaceflight missions, astronauts and space-grown vegetables could get their water from the same source, but there are indications that ionic silver can adversely affect plant metabolism. In a study titled, “Effect(s) of Residual Water System Silver Biocide on Space Crop Microbiome and Nutrient Content,” scientists helped determine whether plants can tolerate high concentrations of ionic silver or if it’s necessary to remove the substance from irrigation water. The team found out that providing a buffer (that normally isn’t found in the hydroponic system which waters plants) with an arcillite substrate really does matter. Learn more about this project, its key partners and NASA centers at our TechPort database: https://lnkd.in/eg5FfP_n
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Today, on #NationalInternDay, we recognize #NASAInterns achievements and lasting impact. Our interns are proud members of the #Artemis Generation, representing an era of space exploration full of dedication and passion that inspire us all. Our future is in capable hands. Are you interested in a NASA Internship? Spring 2025 OSTEM Internship applications close on 8/23, and Pathways Internship applications open on 8/14 on www.USAjobs.gov! Learn more at https://intern.nasa.gov
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What can we learn from the Internet of Animals? NASA-supported scientists are combining satellite data with marine migrations to help us understand—and protect—the world's wildlife. Get the full story in the newest episode of our Small Steps, Giant Leaps podcast: https://lnkd.in/ei5Y6Wy7
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Splashdown! On July 24, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins landed in the Pacific Ocean aboard the Command Module Columbia, wrapping up their eight-day mission to the Moon and back. Apollo 11 was the first of six Apollo flights to land on the Moon, paving the way for our Skylab missions, the space shuttle and the International Space Station—and, ultimately, our Artemis missions for the long-term exploration of the Moon and Mars. Take a look back through the Apollo program as we celebrate today's anniversary: https://lnkd.in/gAYmJ4CW
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Our interns contribute with meaningful work that truly makes an impact on humanity and we're proud to celebrate them all week ahead of #NationalInternDay this Thursday! Get in on the action with seven ways to celebrate our #NASAInterns! https://lnkd.in/esFeYFqZ
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"The Eagle has landed." On July 20, 1969—55 years ago today—Apollo 11 touched down on the Moon. Later that day, @NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the lunar surface. Now, we've been living and working in space for more than 20 consecutive years—and we're getting ready to build a long-term presence at the Moon and send humans to Mars. Here's what's next for Artemis: nasa.gov/artemis
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In a project out of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), scientists and engineers developed and demonstrated a laboratory prototype of a new sensor that will improve measurements from space. The effort focused on the Earth's Planetary Boundary Layer, where human beings live and experience the weather and changing climate. This image shows Goddard's patented Serial Arrayed Waveguide Grating. This device enables the separation of broad bands of Earth’s thermal microwave radiation into multiple channels with minimal distortion. This is essential to obtain stable and accurate measurements of Earth’s radiation, from which atmospheric temperature, humidity, and cloud information can be extracted. Read more about the project, NASA centers, and key partners at our TechPort database. https://lnkd.in/eYPW6HWH
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No matter your level of expertise, you can join the NASA Space Apps Challenge, the largest annual global hackathon. Registration is now open: https://lnkd.in/eu96ivMS During the NASA Space Apps Challenge, participants around the world gather at hundreds of in-person and virtual local events to address challenges submitted by subject matter experts from NASA. These challenges range in complexity and topic, tasking participants with everything from creating artistic visualizations of NASA data to conceptualizing and developing informational apps and software programs. After the hackathon, project submissions are judged by space agency experts. Winners are selected for one of 10 global awards and invited to an in-person celebration with NASA leadership and subject matter experts.
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Supa-flying to Venus! For the first time, a hip-hop song has been transmitted #OutOfThisWorld. Missy Elliott's "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" traveled 158 million miles to Venus through NASA's Deep Space Network from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Deep Space Station 13 in California: https://lnkd.in/ePP299YB