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New Monograph in the NASA History Series: Going Beyond by John Logsdon The NASA History Office is pleased to present a brand new monograph in the NASA History Series: Going Beyond: The Space Exploration Initiative and the Challenges of Organizational Change at NASA by John M. Logsdon. In the wake of the Space Shuttle Challenger accident, and fifteen years since the end of the Apollo program, criticisms of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration were mounting. To address that criticism, the administration of President George H. W. Bush embarked on an effort to transform NASA from what many perceived to be a stodgy bureaucratic organization in need of revitalization. Led by Vice President Quayle and the staff of the National Space Council, their plans culminated on July 20, 1989, when George H. W. Bush announced the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI). A bold new program of human space exploration, SEI went far beyond NASA’s shuttle missions and space station plans of the time. In this account, John Logsdon describes the steps George H. W. Bush’s administration took to try to reform NASA, the conflicts that arose, and the lasting impacts. Download the free e-book: https://lnkd.in/duWmcUhn NASA SP-2024-4558 #spacehistory #NASAhistory #spaceshuttle #spaceexploration

AMARILLO, Texas(KAMR/KCIT) —As we prepare for the Total Solar Eclipse, why not dive into the world of Space and #STEM. The Stomp Rocket has been around for decades, and now you can buy The Original Stomp Rocket NASA Collection. It features three spacecraft and the launcher. The three spacecraft in the set include the Saturn V Rocket, Space Shuttle Atlantis and Space Launch System (SLS). Each rocket-launching toy is based on STEM concepts of science, technology, engineering and math, encouraging curious kids to challenge themselves through play. #STEMAuthenticated 🔐 https://lnkd.in/g6f7Dh_6

NASA's Peregrine Mission One is back on track, overcoming previous setbacks and forging ahead. Explore the exciting progress and what it means for space exploration in our latest feature article!

NASA's Europa Clipper has successfully launched, and it's heading toward Jupiter's moon Europa to learn if the ocean hiding beneath its icy surface can support life. Read the below article to learn how U-M and UCLA scientists helped discover the moon's ocean with data from the Galileo spacecraft, and how they will help determine the ocean's habitability with Clipper. https://lnkd.in/g8maCSUB

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Martians wanted: NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration opens call for simulated yearlong Mars mission NASA is seeking applicants to participate in its next simulated one-year Mars surface mission to help inform the agency’s plans for human exploration of the Red Planet. The second of three planned ground-based missions called CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) is scheduled to kick off in spring 2025. Each CHAPEA mission involves a four-person volunteer crew living and working inside a 1,700-square-foot, 3D-printed habitat based at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. The habitat, called the Mars Dune Alpha, simulates the challenges of a mission on Mars, including resource limitations, equipment failures, communication delays, and other environmental stressors. Crew tasks include simulated spacewalks, robotic operations, habitat maintenance, exercise, and crop growth. NASA is looking for healthy, motivated US citizens or permanent residents who are non-smokers, 30-55 years old, and proficient in English for effective communication between crewmates and mission control. Applicants should have a strong desire for unique, rewarding adventures and interest in contributing to NASA’s work to prepare for the first human journey to Mars. https://lnkd.in/eZCCcXzN #NASA #Martians #Mars #Space #MarsMission

The pioneers of the past charted new territories on Earth. Today, we need modern-day pioneers who will chart the course for humanity’s future in space. Pioneers who see challenges not as obstacles but as invitations to innovate. Pioneers who believe there’s always more to discover, more to build, and more to explore. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞—𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. NASA has come a long way since the Apollo program when there was 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 — JoAnn Morgan — working in Firing Room 1 of Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Control Center. Now, about 30% of the staff responsible for launching and monitoring the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis program are women. 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑐𝑒: 𝑁𝐴𝑆𝐴 Under the Artemis program, NASA will launch the first woman and next man to the lunar surface, using the Moon as a testing ground before venturing on to Mars. #SpacePioneers #AerospaceLeadership #STEMInnovation

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO LIVE IN ITS MARS SIMULATION FOR 365 DAYS! NASA has initiated a call for volunteers to participate in a groundbreaking 365-day Mars simulation study at the Johnson Space Center, designed to replicate the challenging conditions of a manned mission to the Red Planet! This simulation, housed in the 1,700 square-foot CHAPEA habitat at NASA's Johnson Space Center, aims to investigate psychological stressors and human factors crucial for long-haul exploration. The mission, part of NASA's efforts to prepare for eventual manned missions to Mars, will include various challenges such as communication delays, resource conservation, and simulated spacewalks to assess crew adaptability and performance. #Mars #MarsSimulation #MarsMission #RedPlanet #MarsExploration #MarsScience #MarsResearch

AMARILLO, Texas(KAMR/KCIT) —As we prepare for the Total Solar Eclipse, why not dive into the world of Space and #STEM. The Stomp Rocket has been around for decades, and now you can buy The Original Stomp Rocket NASA Collection. It features three spacecraft and the launcher. The three spacecraft in the set include the Saturn V Rocket, Space Shuttle Atlantis and Space Launch System (SLS). Each rocket-launching toy is based on STEM concepts of science, technology, engineering and math, encouraging curious kids to challenge themselves through play. #STEMAuthenticated 🔐 https://lnkd.in/g6f7Dh_6

In a new 'This Month in NASA History,' learn about GRAIL–a mission that measured the Doppler shifts of twin spacecraft to identify the Moon's gravitational anomalies and internal structure. Learn more about GRAIL and its findings: https://lnkd.in/epBYA-Cb