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How NASA is sending a spacecraft to touch the Sun's atmosphereHumanity is attempting the impossible: flying a machine into the Sun's outer layers. The Parker Solar Probe is braving extreme radiation and intense heat to solve 60-year-lonely m…
How NASA is sharpening its view of the high-energy universeBy re-processing years of data, scientists have unlocked a more detailed census of the sky's most extreme energies, revealing objects previously hidden from our view.
How NASA is teaching drones to share the sky safelyAs drone technology accelerates, integrating these aircraft into national airspace requires more than just rules; it needs a sophisticated digital infrastructure. This video explo…
How NASA is testing saucer-shaped vehicles for planetary landingsThis video explores NASA's Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator project, which uses rocket-powered, saucer-shaped test vehicles to develop technologies for safely landing heavier pa…
How NASA is turning a gravitational wave observatory into a cosmic dust detectorLISA Pathfinder was built to detect ripples in space-time, but its extreme sensitivity makes it an ideal tool for tracking interplanetary debris. By monitoring the tiny thruster f…- How NASA is upgrading Hubble to reach further into the cosmosThe Hubble Space Telescope has spent three decades uncovering the secrets of our universe. Now, through the SM4 mission, NASA is revitalizing this icon. By upgrading critical infr…
- How NASA is using new satellite technology to monitor air quality from spaceNASA and NOAA are collaborating on missions to calibrate the new TEMPO satellite. This video documents a 2023 campaign over Chicago, showing how researchers are measuring pollutan…
How NASA keeps astronauts alive using a closed-loop life support system in spaceHome technology expert Ross Trethewey visits the NASA Johnson Space Center to explore the Environmental Control and Life Support System. Discover how the International Space Stati…
How NASA keeps in touch with spacecraft millions of miles away from EarthThe Deep Space Network is the world’s largest and most sensitive telecommunications system. By strategically placing giant radio antennas in California, Spain, and Australia, NASA…- How NASA keeps the James Webb Space Telescope colder than deep spaceTo capture the universe's oldest light, the James Webb Space Telescope must operate at extreme temperatures. This talk explores the engineering behind the cryocooler, a critical s…
- How NASA keeps the Red Planet clean while exploring its ancient watery secretsLanding on Mars requires more than just engineering precision; it demands planetary protection. As NASA’s Perseverance rover explores the ancient lakebed of Jezero Crater, scienti…
How NASA Kept the Perseverance Mars Mission on Track During a Global PandemicWhen the COVID-19 pandemic struck, NASA’s Perseverance team faced an immovable deadline dictated by planetary alignment. With only a three-week launch window every 26 months, the …
How NASA landed on the moon using analogue technology before the digital ageBefore humans walked on the moon, NASA sent the Surveyor spacecraft to test the lunar surface. This video explains how these 1960s missions achieved soft landings using analogue g…
How NASA lasers from space are calculating the carbon storage capacity of our forestsNASA researcher Lola Fatoyinbo uses space-based lasers to measure forest carbon storage. This video provides a glimpse into how satellite technology helps scientists quantify the …
How NASA listens to the whispers of the solar systemTo navigate the void, NASA relies on the Deep Space Network, a massive international array of radio antennas. By measuring tiny shifts in radio signal frequencies, engineers can d…
How NASA maintains a continuous link to the edge of our solar systemSince 1963, the Deep Space Network has acted as Earth's primary link to deep space. This presentation explores the 60-year legacy of this vital antenna array and the technological…
How NASA manages research grants across eighteen universitiesMeet Oscar Murillo, an aerospace engineer at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center, who is shaping the future of academic research through strategic program management.
How NASA manages the complex final servicing mission for the Hubble TelescopeThis video provides an update from Flight Day 4 of the Hubble SM4 mission. It details the intense coordination required between specialized teams to ensure the telescope's success…
How NASA manages the complex operations of the Hubble Space TelescopeThis video provides an update from Flight Day 7 of the Hubble servicing mission. It details how mission control teams coordinate around the clock to monitor telescope systems and …
How NASA manages the complex servicing of the Hubble Space TelescopeThis video provides an update from Flight Day 8 of the Hubble SM4 mission. It details the continuous monitoring required to support the telescope's science observations and the co…- How NASA manages the finite fuel powering the Nancy Grace Roman Space TelescopePropellant is a mission-limiting resource. This video shows how NASA engineers install fuel tanks into the spacecraft bus and explains the two distinct systems used to maneuver th…
How NASA mapped a skyscraper-sized asteroid with a complex web of maneuversTo collect a precious sample from asteroid Bennu, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission performed a series of unprecedented, delicate maneuvers. This wasn't a simple orbit, but a complex, web…
How NASA mastered the art of landing a spacecraft like a gliderBefore the Space Shuttle Columbia could reach orbit, NASA had to prove it could safely return to Earth. This video explores the critical flight testing of the Enterprise prototype.
How NASA masters the art of landing spacecraft on the Red PlanetInvestigate the intricate systems employed for the Curiosity rover's Martian touchdown and learn about ongoing advancements for the secure, streamlined delivery of upcoming, heavi…
How NASA measures the rising global ocean from spaceNASA's Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite has spent its first year monitoring sea-level changes. This talk explores the mission's findings and the importance of tracking ocean …
How NASA merges satellite data to watch the Earth change every single dayNASA's Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 project creates a seamless, global view of our planet by combining data from multiple satellite fleets. By treating disparate sensors as a…- How NASA monitors the hidden, daily shifts of our planet's oceans and atmosphereThe PACE satellite mission observes Earth daily, capturing data on microscopic ocean life, cloud patterns, and aerosol movement. This video explains how the mission provides a con…
How NASA navigates a twelve-year, multi-target mission to the ancient Trojan asteroidsNASA’s Lucy mission is a complex celestial dance, designed to visit eight asteroids over twelve years. Rather than relying on brute-force propulsion, engineers mapped a precise tr…- How NASA navigators map the complex orbital dances of our solar system's outer moons.Navigation engineers at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory explain the critical role of orbital dynamics in planning deep space missions. This talk explores how understanding resonanc…
- How NASA outsourced the future of orbital logisticsFor decades, the United States relied on government-built rockets to reach orbit. That changed with the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program. By shifting from…
- How NASA partners with private industry to fuel a growing lunar-focused space economyNASA leadership discusses the strategic integration of the Artemis Program with commercial aerospace sectors. This panel from the 2022 Space Symposium highlights how government ag…
- How NASA pilots navigate treacherous Alaskan glaciers to measure our planet's melting iceFlying low over Icy Bay in a bright-red De Havilland Otter, researchers are tracking the dramatic retreat of Alaska's glaciers. By hand-flying through narrow mountain ridges, they…
- How NASA planned for emergency spacewalks to save the Space ShuttleDuring the Space Shuttle program, engineers obsessed over every possible catastrophe. They developed 'contingency EVAs'—emergency spacewalks designed to stow hardware or close doo…
How NASA planned to end its sole reliance on Russian space travelFor years, the United States relied exclusively on Russia to transport astronauts to the International Space Station. In 2014, NASA pivoted toward a commercial model to reclaim do…- How NASA planned to fund the future of space explorationIn March 2014, NASA unveiled a $17.5 billion proposal designed to push human boundaries. From launching astronauts from American soil to maintaining the International Space Statio…
- How NASA planned to squeeze five astronauts into a three-person space capsuleWhen Skylab faced a potential stranding in 1973, NASA developed an emergency rescue mission. This video explores the logistics of cramming five people into a vehicle built for thr…
- How NASA plans to bring pieces of the early solar system back to EarthThis video explores the OSIRIS-REx mission, a journey to the asteroid Bennu designed to collect and return pristine material from the dawn of our solar system.
- How NASA plans to decode the Sun's impact on our planet's radiation environmentNASA scientists preview the Radiation Belt Storm Probes mission, an initiative designed to investigate how solar activity shapes the space surrounding Earth. This mission aims to …
- How NASA plans to detect a magnetic field on a distant metal asteroidNASA is sending a specialized magnetometer to investigate the asteroid Psyche. This mission, managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, aims to uncover the magnetic secrets of a un…
- How NASA plans to fund the journey to Mars and beyondThis video covers Congressional hearings regarding NASA's $19 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2017. It examines how these funds might support ambitious goals, including se…
- How NASA plans to photograph a hidden metallic worldDeep within our solar system lies an asteroid unlike any other. NASA’s Psyche mission is traveling to a metal-rich target that has never been imaged closely, using specialized tec…
- How NASA plans to play tag with a space rockCapturing a piece of an asteroid requires more than just grabbing it. This video explains the delicate maneuvers and specialized technology NASA uses to sample celestial bodies wi…
- How NASA plans to scout the ideal locations for human Mars missionsDiscover how NASA is organizing a specialized workshop to identify safe landing zones and exploration areas on the Red Planet for future human crews.
- How NASA plans to send humans to Mars and bring them home safelyNASA is working toward human missions to Mars, but the journey requires careful preparation. Dr. Jim Green and Astronaut Stan Love discuss the essential steppingstones for Martian…
- How NASA plans to sustain human crews on the surface of MarsNASA experts discuss the practical challenges of sending humans to Mars. This video explores what a crew might experience on the Martian surface, the scientific value of potential…
- How NASA plans to track the Earth's changing carbon footprintThis briefing from Vandenberg Air Force Base introduces the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission, a specialized tool designed to monitor the global movement of carbon dioxide.
How NASA plans to transform the future of global aviationDiscover NASA's decade-long strategy for revolutionizing flight, from electric-powered experimental aircraft to the development of ultra-efficient commercial vehicles and low-carb…- How NASA Prepares a Massive Space Telescope for the Violent Forces of LaunchThe Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is officially complete, marking the end of a long assembly process at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Before it can reach orbit, engineer…
How NASA prepares astronauts for the extreme environment of a spacewalk in low-Earth orbitSpacewalks are vital for maintaining the International Space Station as it orbits 250 miles above Earth at 17,500 miles per hour. Astronauts undergo extensive ground training to m…- How NASA prepares astronauts for the weightlessness of spaceStep inside the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory to see how safety divers and flight doctors use underwater simulations to replicate the experience of working in orbit.
- How NASA prepares astronauts for their historic return to the lunar far sideNASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts beyond previous human reach. This video showcases the photorealistic simulations used to train the cr…
- How NASA prepares for its most ambitious deep-space journey in forty yearsAt Kennedy Space Center, engineers are assembling the Orion spacecraft for a mission that pushes the boundaries of human reach. This uncrewed flight test is not just a technical m…
How NASA prepares robotic explorers for the thin, unforgiving atmosphere of MarsGo behind the scenes at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to see how engineers stress-test the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter for the harsh Martian environment before …
How NASA prepares the massive RS-25 engines to carry humans back to the MoonNASA is systematically testing the RS-25 flight engines that will power the Space Launch System, the rocket designed to return humans to the Moon. By conducting rigorous hot-fire …
How NASA prepares the Orion spacecraft for its historic journey around the MoonBefore carrying the first woman and person of color to the Moon, the Orion spacecraft must complete a flight test. This video follows the teams at Kennedy Space Center as they out…
How NASA preserves technical wisdom to power future space explorationSpace exploration relies on more than just new rockets; it requires capturing decades of engineering experience. This roundtable explores how NASA balances historical lessons with…- How NASA prevents Earth's microbes from contaminating the solar systemIf we find life on Mars, how will we know it isn't just a hitchhiker from Earth? To ensure scientific integrity, NASA employs specialized officers and rigorous sterilization to pr…
- How NASA protects spacecraft from the extreme heat of atmospheric reentryScott Manley tours the Thermal Protection Materials labs at NASA Ames Research Center. This facility is the birthplace of the heat shielding technology used on iconic spacecraft, …
- How NASA rebuilt its safety culture after a 32-month hiatusSpace exploration is as much about management as it is about physics. After the 1986 Challenger disaster, NASA had to overhaul not just its hardware, but its entire organizational…
- How NASA recovers after a tornado strikes its largest rocket facilityFollowing a tornado strike on February 7, NASA's Acting Administrator visited the Michoud Assembly Facility. This video explores the recovery efforts at a site vital to the develo…