Don’t Miss: Witness a “Once-in-a-Lifetime” Nova Explosion
This summer, astronomers worldwide are eagerly anticipating a nova event in the constellation Corona Borealis, visible to the naked eye. This eagerly awaited event, which…
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center News
The NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), located in Huntsville, Alabama, is a key facility for the United States’ space program. Established in 1960, it has been instrumental in developing space propulsion and vehicle engineering, particularly during the Space Shuttle era and for projects like the Skylab space station. The Center is named after General George C. Marshall and has played a pivotal role in the design and production of rocket engines and other technologies that are critical for space exploration.
Today, MSFC continues to lead efforts in developing the Space Launch System (SLS), which is designed to carry humans beyond Earth orbit and to Mars. It also manages numerous scientific missions, including the Chandra X-ray Observatory and contributions to the International Space Station. The Center’s broad range of capabilities includes science and technology development, engineering, and testing of spaceflight components, making it a hub for both human and robotic spaceflight endeavors.
NASA and SpaceX Successfully Test Starship’s Lunar Lander Docking System
NASA and SpaceX have successfully tested the docking system for the Artemis III mission, which will enable astronauts to transfer between the Orion spacecraft and…
NASA’s Upgraded SLS Mega Rocket Design for Next-Gen Moon Missions
NASA is advancing its Space Launch System with the Block 1B upgrade, enhancing its moon mission capabilities by introducing a more powerful second stage and…
Don’t Miss: March’s Lunar Eclipse Before April’s Solar Spectacle
April’s solar eclipse has stolen the headlines for many months now, and rightfully so with millions of Americans in the path of totality. But did…
Harnessing Helios: The Science Behind NASA’s Solar Sail Breakthrough
NASA is pioneering solar sail technology for space exploration, offering an eco-friendly propulsion system that harnesses sunlight. This advancement enables potential missions to study space…
Once-in-a-Lifetime Viewing Opportunity: Nova Explosion, ‘New’ Star in Northern Crown
The upcoming nova outburst of T Coronae Borealis, visible without telescopes, promises a spectacular sky show in 2024, as it brightens to match the North…
Particle Accelerators in the Sky: NASA’s IXPE Explores “Microquasar” Mechanics
Insights from NASA’s IXPE mission have transformed our understanding of particle acceleration in black holes, using the microquasar SS 433 as a case study to…
Revolutionary Success: NASA’s 3D-Printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Soars
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center has successfully tested a 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) for over four minutes, producing significant thrust. This test, essential…
NASA’s Engineering Marvel: Preparing the Gateway to the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission progresses with final preparations of the SLS rocket. The Orion stage adapter, essential for connecting Orion to the SLS and ensuring…
Don’t Miss: “Gorgeously Green” Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week
The Geminid meteor shower is active for much of December, but the peak occurs from the night of the 13th into the morning of the…
Moonbound Majesty: Astronauts’ Inside Look at SLS, the Engine of Artemis Dreams
Artemis II astronauts, preparing for a lunar mission, examined the powerful SLS core stage, reflecting NASA’s ongoing efforts to return to and explore the Moon….
NASA’s SLS Moon Rocket: Early Production Success on Advanced Upper Stage
Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility have completed a crucial part of a weld confidence article for the advanced upper stage of the SLS rocket….
Eerie and Mysterious Images Captured by NASA’s All-Sky Fireball Network
The NASA All-sky Fireball Network, designed to observe bright meteors, occasionally records eerie and mysterious images. The NASA All-sky Fireball Network is a network of…
NASA’s RAMFIRE: 3D-Printed Rocket Nozzle a Giant Leap for Deep Space Missions
NASA’s new 3D-printed rocket nozzle, made from a unique aluminum variant, promises lighter components for deep space missions. After successful testing, the technology holds potential…
Rocketing to the Moon: NASA’s Artemis II Core Stage Nears Final Assembly
NASA, partnering with Aerojet Rocketdyne and Boeing, has made significant progress on the SLS rocket for the Artemis II mission, aiming to land the first…
A “Ring of Fire” in the Sky: The Solar Eclipse Experience
On October 14, 2023, and April 8, 2024, the entire United States and millions around the world will be able to view a solar eclipse….
Far Beyond Pluto: NASA’s New Horizons To Continue Exploring Outer Solar System
NASA has announced the continuation of the New Horizons mission, focusing on collecting unique heliophysics data starting in 2025. New Horizons’ mission of exploration of…
Blast from the Past: Historic Wind Tunnel Tests NASA’s Mars Ascent Vehicle Rocket
The Mars Ascent Vehicle team completed crucial wind tunnel tests at NASA’s facility, paving the way for the first rocket launch from Mars. This joint…