We're exploring two approaches to our Mars Sample Return Program to bring Perseverance's rock cores back to Earth: one using proven sky crane technology, and the other using new commercial capabilities. We expect to finalize the design in 2026. https://lnkd.in/eXMcQywy
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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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- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
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- 1958
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- Space, Aviation, Exploration, Aeronautics, Science, Engineering, Technology, Government, Robotics, Software, and Hardware
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Do you have the right stuff to help us stream a moonwalk? Or create a TV series about the Artemis campaign? We're looking for professional collaborators to propose innovative ways to share history in the making. Get in touch by Monday, Jan. 13, to pitch: https://lnkd.in/e8TPne5D
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For an update on our Mars Sample Return Program to bring scientifically selected samples back to Earth, tune in Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 1 p.m. EST (1800 UTC) as NASA leaders provide details: https://lnkd.in/etvsXBG2
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You’ll want to see this. From rocket launches and solar eclipses to portraits of the people that support our big dreams, check out some of our team's favorite photos from 2024: https://lnkd.in/eJF9tw8m
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Auroras are one of the most beautiful and dramatic spectacles we can see on Earth. Now that we’re in solar maximum–where the Sun is at its peak activity level within its 11-year cycle–auroras are more common, particularly after large solar flares like the one we had recently. Learn how to get the best photos of this phenomenon! https://lnkd.in/eJDHTseJ
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Electronics That Can Keep Batteries Alive in the Freezing Cold of Lunar Night A spacecraft exploring the Moon may freeze solid during the two-week long lunar night, when temperatures can plunge to -223°C (-369°F). To fix this, scientists at NASA’s Glenn Research Center are developing electronics that help spacecraft survive these icy conditions. During the Moon’s daytime, a spacecraft using these electronics can keep itself powered with solar panels that charge lithium-ion batteries, powering the spacecraft — but at night, the spacecraft can hibernate, shutting down and freezing to conserve energy. When the Sun comes up, the electronics regulate solar power to gradually thaw frozen batteries and safely restart the spacecraft. This new capability was tested with a circuit board made from off-the-shelf commercial components, working stably across temperatures from room temperature down to -200°C (-328°F) — proving it’s tough enough for lunar missions. Glenn is continuing to work on this technology that could enable rovers, landers, and payloads to survive lunar nights without using heaters and a lot of extra batteries. Learn more about this project, its key partners, and its NASA centers on our TechPort database: https://lnkd.in/eKxFivaY
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