Tag: NASA
5 future astronauts (and a teacher) you need to know
On February 11, celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Meet some women NASA is preparing to be the future of STEM and space.
American women rise to new heights
American women excel in fields from Wall Street to the auto industry to the art world. Read about the accomplishments of seven who are making an impact.
NASA pioneer Katherine Johnson celebrates 100th birthday
Katherine Johnson, a trailblazing mathematician whose calculations for NASA were part of a blockbuster movie, just celebrated her 100th birthday.
NASA mission in Senegal promotes scientific discovery
When an astronomy mission brought NASA to Senegal, local Senegalese scientists and community members were introduced to a new realm of scientific possibility.
Change is in the air at a popular Smithsonian museum
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is often called “America’s favorite museum.” Learn how its new director plans to extend its reach.
Meet the astronauts launching a new era of U.S. spaceflight
NASA selected the astronauts for the first crewed missions to the International Space Station from American soil since the space shuttles stopped flying in 2011.
NASA to launch UAE student’s science experiment
15-year-old Gavin Vasandani is launching a 40-millimeter science experiment into space this September. Find out how students like him can launch projects with the help of NASA.
NASA tech helps unravel secrets of Dead Sea Scrolls
NASA helped bring space telescope tech to the archaeology lab and uncover hidden text in fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Record-breaking spacewalker Peggy Whitson retires at 58
The world's most experienced spacewoman has retired after spending more time in orbit than any other American astronaut.