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How NASA astronauts repaired a critical backup computer during a spacewalkWhen a vital backup computer failed during a routine health check, NASA engineers had to decide: proceed with a commercial cargo launch or risk a mission-critical repair. The solu…
How NASA astronauts use tools to bridge the skilled trades gapIn this episode of Ask This Old House, host Kevin O’Connor sits down with NASA Captain Mike Foreman to discuss the vital connection between space station maintenance and the futur…
How NASA astronauts will upgrade the International Space Station's power systemWatch how NASA plans to perform complex spacewalks to install new lithium-ion batteries and upgrade the electrical infrastructure of the International Space Station.- How NASA balances scientific ambition with the reality of engineeringThis roundtable explores the evolution of space exploration, moving from historical milestones to the complex sociotechnical decisions that shape our future journey to Mars and be…
How NASA bridges the gap between high school and orbitSpace exploration is no longer a distant observation for students. Through interactive broadcasts and direct access to mission controllers, NASA is actively integrating the next g…
How NASA bridges the gap between middle school and orbitNASA is moving beyond textbooks to bring live mission operations directly into the classroom. This video captures a real-time exchange where students can query the people actually…
How NASA brings the International Space Station into the classroomSpace exploration is no longer confined to high-level laboratories. Through interactive broadcasts, NASA is opening its doors to students, allowing them to interview flight contro…
How NASA broke the speed of sound seven and ten times overIn 2004, NASA’s X-43A program achieved the impossible: an air-breathing engine flying at hypersonic speeds. By ditching heavy onboard oxidizers, these unpiloted, single-use aircra…
How NASA builds the sensors that capture the universeStep inside the Detector Development Lab at NASA Goddard to see the specialized technology behind the agency's most iconic space images.
How NASA captured the first high-definition footage of a landing on MarsOn February 18, 2021, the Perseverance rover touched down in Jezero Crater, providing humanity with unprecedented views of its own arrival on another planet. By utilizing a suite …- How NASA captured the internal mechanics of Hurricane Maria’s rapid intensificationTwo days before Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, a specialized NASA satellite peered deep into the storm. By mapping liquid and frozen precipitation in 360 degrees, scientists …
- How NASA captures high-definition views from a rocket during a Moon mission launchWitness the launch of Artemis II through the lens of specialized cameras mounted directly on the Space Launch System rocket. This footage showcases the engineering required to mon…
How NASA combined Hubble and Spitzer data to fly through the Orion NebulaBy merging visible light from Hubble and infrared data from Spitzer, NASA has created a three-dimensional fly-through of the Orion Nebula. This multi-wavelength visualization reve…
How NASA combined lunar science and pop music to inspire a global audienceTo mark International Observe the Moon Night in 2021, NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission released a unique music video. Featuring P!NK and the Ndlovu Youth Choir, the pro…
How NASA connects students directly to the International Space Station mission control teamNASA flight controller Amy Brzezinski explains the realities of space operations to middle school students. This interactive broadcast highlights how the agency uses digital netwo…
How NASA connects students directly with astronauts living and working in orbitNASA bridges the gap between classrooms and the cosmos through direct communication with the International Space Station. These interactions, ranging from public events in North C…- How NASA connects students directly with live space mission operations in HoustonNASA flight controller Jesse Bazley explains the realities of space life to elementary and middle school students. This digital broadcast highlights how the agency uses interactiv…
How NASA connects students to astronauts living and working in low Earth orbitLiving in space is no longer a distant dream for students. Through live in-flight downlinks, NASA bridges the gap between classrooms and the International Space Station. These dir…- How NASA connects students to space and manages the data flowing from the starsEver wonder how NASA experts talk to students from Mission Control or how astronauts send terabytes of data back to Earth? Through programs like the Digital Learning Network and t…
- How NASA connects students to the front lines of space explorationFrom 6th graders in Georgia to university researchers, NASA is actively bridging the gap between the classroom and the cosmos. Through interactive broadcasts and rigorous design c…
How NASA connects students to the frontiers of space explorationThis video captures an interactive NASA Digital Learning Network broadcast where students engage directly with astronauts and mission controllers to explore the realities of life …- How NASA creates a fifth state of matter in the vacuum of spaceTo study the quantum world, scientists must slow atoms to a near-standstill. On Earth, gravity ruins the experiment by pulling atoms to the floor in under a second. By moving to t…
- How NASA cultivates the next generation of scientific pioneersBeyond launching rockets, NASA is deeply invested in the minds of tomorrow. Through global STEM initiatives, student competitions, and immersive aerospace festivals, the agency wo…
How NASA employees are working to build a more inclusive workplace cultureIn honor of Pride Month, NASA hosted a panel discussion on the practical steps toward active allyship. This session explores how staff can identify and dismantle barriers facing t…
How NASA empowers its employees to pitch the next big ideaDiscover how NASA's Agency Innovation Mission Day fosters creativity and cross-center collaboration to solve technical and organizational challenges through employee-led initiativ…- How NASA engineered a probe to survive the crushing depths of Jupiter's atmosphereThe Galileo mission required a probe capable of enduring conditions unlike any other spacecraft. Scott Manley examines the extreme engineering challenges of entering Jupiter, wher…
How NASA engineers and astronauts saved the most productive observatory ever builtThe Hubble Space Telescope revolutionized our view of the cosmos, but it required a daring rescue mission to reach its full potential. Retired astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan, the f…- How NASA engineers and scientists are searching for ancient life on MarsGo behind the scenes of the Mars 2020 mission. This briefing features the NASA and Jet Propulsion Laboratory experts responsible for the Perseverance rover's engineering and scien…
- How NASA engineers are protecting Martian rock samples for a decade-long journey to EarthNASA’s Perseverance rover is currently collecting Martian rock and dust, but the real challenge lies in bringing them home. To ensure these samples remain pristine for scientific …
- How NASA engineers build a spacecraft to survive the brutal radiation of JupiterThe Europa Clipper is the largest interplanetary spacecraft NASA has ever constructed. Designed to investigate whether Jupiter’s icy moon could harbor life, it must endure a six-y…
How NASA engineers built a custom plate to rescue Hubble's failing vision in spaceIn 2009, astronauts faced a daunting challenge: repairing the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph while orbiting Earth. To prevent 111 tiny screws from floating away during the d…- How NASA engineers first reached the ringed planet Saturn during the space ageThis documentary chronicles the Cassini mission to Saturn, utilizing rare archival footage and firsthand accounts from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists and engineers who m…
- How NASA engineers maintained mission-critical progress during the global COVID-19 pandemicWhen the COVID-19 pandemic forced social distancing in 2020, the team building NASA’s PACE climate observatory faced a daunting challenge. With fabrication areas off-limits, engin…
- How NASA engineers manually colored the first close-up images of the Martian surfaceWhen Mariner 4 captured the first successful close-up images of Mars, the data transmission was so slow that engineers bypassed official processing. Instead, they manually assembl…
How NASA engineers pivoted from space robots to life-saving ventilators in 37 daysWhen the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a global ventilator shortage, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory stepped in. By applying their expertise in rapid prototyping and rigorous testi…- How NASA engineers prepared the GPM satellite for its orbital journeyWitness the painstaking assembly and testing of the Global Precipitation Measurement Core Observatory, a mission designed to observe the next generation of rain and snow from spac…
- How NASA engineers protect the Perseverance rover from the harsh realities of space travelNASA-JPL engineer Michelle Tomey Colizzi explains her role in assembling the Perseverance rover and the critical aeroshell capsule. This video offers an inside look at the complex…
How NASA engineers remotely repaired a spacecraft launched in the 1970sVoyager 1, our most distant explorer, suddenly stopped transmitting data in late 2023. This video details the complex, months-long recovery mission led by NASA Jet Propulsion Labo…
How NASA engineers simulate the extreme violence of a rocket launchBefore Europa Clipper begins its 1.6-billion-mile journey to Jupiter, it must survive a gauntlet of Earth-bound trials. This video takes you inside the JPL Space Simulator to see …
How NASA engineers solved an unexpected crisis during a Hubble repair missionThis video explores how the Hubble team responded to a sudden obstacle during a high-stakes mission to fix the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph, an instrument that had suffere…
How NASA engineers turned a coffee chat into a global medical solutionWhen the pandemic created a critical shortage of hospital ventilators, engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory pivoted from spacecraft to medical hardware. This talk details…
How NASA engineers used simple brooms to detect invisible hydrogen leaksHydrogen is the most efficient propellant known to science, but its tiny atoms make it a nightmare to contain. In the early days of spaceflight, NASA engineers had to find a way t…
How NASA ensures Earth's microbes do not hitch a ride to the red planet.Following the successful landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars, scientists face a critical challenge: preventing biological contamination from Earth. This video explores the r…- How NASA ensures spacecraft components withstand extreme pressureMeet Son Le, the specialist tasked with verifying that critical pressure vessels and piping systems at Stennis Space Center function exactly as designed for mission success.
How NASA expanded the frontiers of solar system exploration in 2016Review the milestones of a year defined by record-breaking progress, from advancing deep space travel capabilities to enhancing our observations of the universe and Earth.- How NASA Flight Controllers Connect With Students to Explain Life in OrbitNASA flight controller Richard Garodnick explains the realities of mission control and life aboard the International Space Station. This interactive session, part of the Digital L…
- How NASA Goddard transformed our view of the solar system using laser lightLaser altimetry has fundamentally changed how we map Earth, the Moon, and other planets. By tracing the evolution of lidar technology from the late 1980s to modern missions like I…
- How NASA Goddard Turns Complex Space Science Into Compelling Visual Narratives for EveryoneThe 12th Annual Goddard Film Festival showcases a year of scientific discovery through the lens of cinematic storytelling. By blending technical expertise in astrophysics, Earth s…
- How NASA integrates authenticity and pronoun usage to drive innovation and team performanceNASA highlights how fostering an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ employees strengthens the agency. By prioritizing individual identity and pronoun usage, the organization aims to…
- How NASA invited the public to witness the final moments of the Cassini missionOn September 14, 2017, NASA hosted a final conversation with the architects of the Cassini mission. As the spacecraft prepared to plunge into Saturn’s atmosphere, experts shared t…
How NASA is building a 3D diagnostic tool for our changing planetNASA is developing the Earth System Observatory, a fleet of satellites designed to monitor our planet from the ground up. This talk explores how these missions will provide critic…- How NASA is funding the next generation of space technologyExplore the latest breakthroughs from NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts program, which provides the essential funding needed to investigate the complex math and science behind f…
How NASA is mastering the complex science of measuring snow from outer spaceSnow is notoriously difficult to track, yet it is a critical component of Earth's water cycle. NASA’s multiyear SnowEx campaign is currently revolutionizing how we study snow char…- How NASA is mobilizing its female workforce to inspire the next generation of scientists.For Women's History Month 2023, NASA launched an initiative to connect its female experts with students. This broadcast highlights the agency's commitment to using its own staff a…
- How NASA is partnering with private industry to return humans to the lunar surfaceNASA is reviving lunar exploration through the Artemis program, utilizing a unique public-private partnership. By combining the agency's deep engineering expertise with the rapid …
- How NASA is preparing to send humans back to the Moon and beyondThe first installment of the Moonbound documentary series examines the transition from planning to active exploration. It details the preparations for the Artemis II mission, mark…
How NASA is rearranging the International Space Station to welcome new arrivalsThe International Space Station is undergoing a major structural reconfiguration. By moving an 11-ton module, mission controllers in Houston are clearing vital docking ports to pr…- How NASA is reconstructing the atmospheric history of MarsDiscover how the MAVEN spacecraft is working to solve the mystery of the Red Planet's upper atmosphere and what its journey to Mars reveals about planetary evolution.
- How NASA is repurposing veteran shuttle engines for deep space explorationThe engines powering humanity's return to the Moon are not new. They are seasoned veterans from the Space Shuttle era, some of which are older than the engineers currently designi…
- How NASA is reviving human spaceflight from Florida's Space CoastThis NASA update explores the selection of four veteran astronauts tasked with partnering with Boeing and SpaceX to develop new crew transportation services to the International S…