Thursday, April 24

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NASA — Moon Mascot Needed!
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NASA — Moon Mascot Needed!

Earlier this year, we hosted a Game Changing Technology Industry Day for the aerospace industry, and in October our engineers and technologists visited Capitol Hill showcasing some of these exciting innovations. Check out these technology developments that could soon be making waves on Earth and in space.1. Wearable technologyWith smartwatches, glasses, and headsets already captivating users around the world, it’s no surprise that the next evolution of wearable technology could be used by first responders at the scene of an accident or by soldiers on a battlefield. The Integrated Display and Environmental Awareness System (IDEAS) is an interactive optical computer that works for smart glasses. It has a transparent display, so users have an unobstructed view even during video conferences or...
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NASA to launch Earth science smallsat mission on Firefly Alpha

AUSTIN, Texas — NASA selected Firefly Aerospace to launch a trio of Earth science smallsats that will study the formation of storms.The agency said March 4 that it awarded a task order through its Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) contract to Firefly to launch the three-satellite Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) mission. NASA did not disclose the value of the task order, a practice it has followed on other VADR awards.The INCUS satellites will launch on a Firefly Alpha rocket from Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. NASA did not disclose a launch date in its announcement but Firefly, in its own statement, said the launch would take place as soon as 2026. The INCUS mission is working towards a launch in October 2026, according to its website.INC...
Space Center Houston and Presenting Sponsor Wellby Financial Announce Moon 2 Mars, The Biggest Space-Themed Festival in Texas
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Space Center Houston and Presenting Sponsor Wellby Financial Announce Moon 2 Mars, The Biggest Space-Themed Festival in Texas

From March 9-22, Enjoy the Hottest Ticket this Spring Break with Stellar Performances by Third Eye Blind on March 15 and a Second Headliner on March 22 The Moon 2 Mars Festival celebrates its fourth year this spring break with Wellby Financial returning as presenting sponsor. Moon 2 Mars will be held Sunday, March 9 through Saturday, March 22, at Space Center Houston. Last year tens of thousands of people attended Moon 2 Mars which celebrates NASA’s Artemis program that will return astronauts to the Moon, using innovative technologies to build a permanent presence on the lunar surface. The 2025 Moon 2 Mars Festival is set to deliver an out-of-this-world experience with electrifying live music, mouthwatering foods, and days of cosmic exploration for all ages and cutting-ed...
Space Station Innovations in Your Cart…
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Space Station Innovations in Your Cart…

Tablets, smart appliances, and other technologies that are an indispensable part of daily life are no longer state-of-the-art compared to the research and technology development going on over our heads. As we celebrate 20 years of humans continuously living and working in space aboard the International Space Station, we’re recapping some of the out-of-this-world tech development and research being done on the orbiting lab too.Our Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) helps redefine state-of-the-art tech for living and working in space. Here are 10 technologies tried and tested on the space station with helping hands from its astronaut occupants over the years.1. Astronaut Wanna-BeesAstronauts on the space station are responsible for everything from conducting science experiments and ...
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NASA employees advised to delay responses to “what did you do” email

WASHINGTON — NASA employees are being advised not to immediately respond to an email sent over the weekend by the Office of Personnel Management despite a threat by Elon Musk that failing to respond would result in losing their jobs.NASA employees, along with others across the federal government, received an email from OPM Feb. 22 with the subject line “What did you do last week?” The email asked employees to respond with a list of their accomplishments in the last week.“Please reply to this email with approx. 5 bullets of what you accomplished last week and cc your manager,” the email stated, adding that they should not provide any links, attachments or classified information. The email gave a deadline of 11:59 p.m. Eastern Feb. 24.The message came hours after a social media post b...