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29/05/2025

From Earth to the moon - we’re excited about LunaSustain, an online learning experience designed for middle school students to explore STEM solutions through real-world NASA challenges. Together, the Panasonic Foundation, National Institute of Aerospace, and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration created this platform, which has already helped 295,000 students across seven countries develop critical skills while imagining a better future for our planet and beyond. Learn more about how we’re preparing the next generation for the jobs – and missions – of tomorrow! https://lunasustain.nianet.org/

30/06/2023

NASA’s need to contain hazardous lunar dust led to technology that senses other pollutants. One of those could be used as a lunar dust buster! Listen to today's Innovation Now podcast at innovationnow.us Learn more at: go.nasa.gov/46sPjwk

16/09/2022

How does NASA test ideas, like the Mars Helicopter, before they are even built? Find out more about this revolutionary helicopter and how NASA uses mathematical modeling to turn complex ideas into solvable equations that help shape future missions.

31/05/2022

NEW Faces of Technology!

Meet Megan Martinez, a propulsion test project manager at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center. Megan leads a team of engineers who test rocket engines that put payloads into space.

To learn more about Megan's work and find out how rocket engines are tested, visit: https://go.nasa.gov/3M1TLXC

15/03/2022

Artemis is the first step in the next era of human exploration. This time when we go to the Moon, we're staying, to study and learn more than ever before. We’ll test new technologies and prepare for...

25/02/2022

NASA iTech has extended their application deadline for the Focus Event to March 4th!

BREAKING: NASA iTech has extended their application deadline to March 4!

That means there’s still time to enter your company’s ideas to improve Recycling for Optimum Space-Age Logistics or Low-Cost Photovoltaic Arrays for Space.

Apply today: http://nasaitech.org/apply 🚀♻️

02/02/2022

We're seeking innovative solutions from small businesses on low-cost photovoltaic arrays for space and recycling for space-age logistics. Submit an application to present your ideas at the 2022 NASA iTech Focus event by Feb. 25 ☀️♻️: https://go.nasa.gov/33T6glD

22/10/2021

NEW: FACES OF TECHNOLOGY!

Meet Dr. Peter Peterson, an electric propulsion engineer at NASA's Glenn Research Center. Electric propulsion opens up new exploration possibilities that just can’t be done with traditional chemical propulsion.

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Meet Dr. Peter Peterson, an electric propulsion engineer at NASA's Glenn Research Center. Electric propulsion opens up new exploration possibilities that ju...

27/09/2021

We're developing a new hybrid-electric aircraft concept that will use alternative fuels to significantly reduce emissions. Does your company have tech that could help? Enter by Oct. 15 to compete in the NASA iTech competition: https://nasaitech.org/2021-cycle-ii-forum