2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge Overview The 2026-2027 challenge theme is, âFueling Flight Design Challenge: New Energy Systems.â As more and more aircraft are a part of the USâ National Airspace System (NAS), NASA and partners at the FAA, at universities, and in the aviation industry are searching for ways to increase safety, make […]
2026-2027 DWU: High School Engineering Challenge2026-2027 DWU: High School Engineering Challenge Challenge Materials Overview The 2026-2027 challenge theme is, âFueling Flight Design Challenge: New Energy Systems.â As more and more aircraft are a part of the USâ National Airspace System (NAS), NASA and partners at the FAA, at universities, and in the aviation industry are searching for ways to increase safety, […]
Hubble Spots Chaotic Secret in GalaxyA chaotic secret hides within this seemingly serene image of spiral galaxy NGC 4698 taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and released on Sept. 18, 2026. As a spiral galaxy like our own Milky Way galaxy, NGC 4698 has spiral arms that curl around within a thin disk of stars, gas, and dust. These arms […]
TB 26-07 Aluminum Alloy 2219 Material GuidanceFor more information, contact Donald S. Parker, Kennedy Space Center,
[email protected] Download the PDF version Improper casting and forging processes in the manufacture of aluminum alloy 2219 can lead to microstructural defects that result in a sub-optimal response to anodic surface treatments and an increase in corrosion susceptibility. This Technical Bulletin communicates the risks of […]
APOD: 2026 September 25 â Globular Star Cluster Omega CentauriAPOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 25 â⌠Todayâs APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss  APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Globular Cluster Omega […]
Explosive Intensification for Hurricane PoloSeveral ingredients came together off the Pacific coast of Mexico to generate one of the strongest storms the eastern Pacific basin has ever seen.
NASA Welcomes CĂ´te dâIvoire as Newest Artemis Accords SignatoryCĂ´te dâIvoire signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday, becoming the 75th signatory and marking a major milestone for this growing coalition. With the signing ceremony in the nationâs largest city, Abidjan, CĂ´te dâIvoire joined other like-minded nations and committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. âThe United States […]
NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-14 Assignments for Space Station MissionFour crew members from three space agencies will launch to the International Space Station no earlier than spring 2027 for a long-duration science expedition as part of NASAâs SpaceX Crew-14 mission. NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Chris Birch will serve as spacecraft commander and pilot, with JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Makoto Suwa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut […]
TravelThe NSSC provides travel reimbursement services for all authorized Agency travel including: domestic, foreign, local, ETDY, and Change of Station (COS). References Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) Traveler Extended TDY and Taxes Domestic Per Diem Rates Foreign Per Diem Rates Change of Station NSSC Travel now has another way that a transferee Traveler may submit his […]
NASA Unveils Winning Designs for Mars Space Food Systems Challenge NASA announced the winners of the Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table Thursday, with the top $300,000 prize being awarded to Chinyere Ukeje of Philadelphia, Pa. for the Adaptive Nourishment Infrastructure (ANI) food system concept. This competition challenged solvers to explore innovative solutions for integrated space food systems that would provide safe, nutritious meals […]