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Can NASA use scientific rigor to solve the mystery of unidentified anomalous phenomena?NASA has officially entered the search for answers regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP. After commissioning an independent study team to evaluate how the agency can…
Why the new NASA administrator appointment is more significant than recent rocket launch milestones.Amid a flurry of global space activity, including SpaceX's 24th booster flight and the 1000th R-7 rocket launch, one major personnel announcement was largely overshadowed by mains…
Will the White House succeed in cancelling NASA's massive Space Shuttle-based rocket?The latest NASA budget proposal for 2026 includes the largest funding cuts in the agency's history. This update explores the potential cancellation of a massive rocket derived fro…
Political shifts and flight setbacks: what is the future of Mars exploration?Scott Manley examines the recent turbulence surrounding NASA leadership and the challenges facing SpaceX's flight testing. This update provides essential context on how shifting p…
Why NASA's new SLS booster program hit a major snag during its first testNASA is developing new solid rocket motors to replace aging shuttle-era components for the SLS rocket. This effort, known as the BOLE program, recently faced a setback during its …
How NASA used the Space Shuttle to create an ultra-high vacuum in orbitDuring the 1990s, NASA deployed a unique spacecraft designed to manufacture materials in the pristine environment of space. This video examines the Wake Shield Facility, a special…
NASA uses a massive gun to launch spacecraft models at orbital speedsNASA Ames operates the only facility in the United States capable of firing tiny spacecraft models at extreme speeds. This unique test range allows researchers to study the aerody…
Why the Space Shuttle was originally designed to carry jet enginesThe iconic Space Shuttle evolved significantly from its initial design. This video examines why NASA originally planned to equip the orbiter with turbojet engines and how budget c…- A flurry of rocket launches and a new era for US space policyAs the year concludes, a surge in launch activity from SpaceX, China, and Rocket Lab coincides with a significant leadership transition at NASA and new executive orders shaping th…
- 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 a new satellite mission tracks the movement of Earth's water and energyThe Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission provides a comprehensive view of our planet's water. This public talk explores how tracking global water supply, demand, and land-to…
How a Cold War missile lab launched America into the space raceBefore NASA existed, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory was building tactical nuclear rockets. This video explores how the lab pivoted from military weaponry to space exploration, culm…
How NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory survived a series of early, near-fatal space failuresFollowing NASA's 1958 founding, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory faced a precarious start. This video recounts the lab's transition from early, humbling failures to pioneering succes…
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's Aqua satellite has been tracking Earth's climate for two decadesFor twenty years, the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) aboard NASA's Aqua satellite has provided critical data on our atmosphere. This video explores how its infrared technolog…- How NASA tracks the invisible gases warming our home planet from aboveWhile NASA is famous for deep space exploration, its Jet Propulsion Laboratory has spent decades monitoring Earth's health. This documentary explores the evolution of greenhouse g…
When space missions fail, how does NASA save them from the brink of disaster?This documentary examines the high-stakes problem-solving of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory during the 1990s. It highlights the ingenuity required to salvage iconic spacecraft t…
How a team of engineers saved the Galileo mission from a catastrophic failure.When the Galileo spacecraft launched to Jupiter, its main antenna failed to deploy. This documentary chronicles the intense efforts of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory team to salvag…
How NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory navigated the transition from Voyager to the shuttle eraThis documentary explores the challenges of deep space exploration during the space shuttle era. It details the engineering hurdles of launching missions like Galileo and the hist…
Two spacecraft have been exploring the outer reaches of our solar system since 1977.NASA's Voyager mission has traveled for 45 years, fundamentally changing our understanding of the solar system. This talk features project manager Suzanne Dodd, who reflects on th…
How NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory recovered from two consecutive Mars mission failures in 1999.Following the loss of two Mars missions in 1999, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory faced a critical choice: play it safe or push boundaries. This documentary explores how the team …
From Napkin Sketch to Mars: How NASA Engineers Actually Formulate Complex Space MissionsEver wondered how a vague idea becomes a multi-billion dollar mission to another planet? It begins with a simple sketch and evolves through rigorous testing and development. NASA …- 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 scientists recovered from a devastating mission loss to map Mars againAfter the Mars Observer mission failed, the Goddard team faced a critical setback. This video details their resilience as they regrouped to build a second laser altimeter for the …
- Why NASA Goddard’s Lidar Experts Say the Easiest Missions Are Already Behind ThemLaser altimetry has fundamentally transformed our ability to map Earth, the Moon, and other planets. Yet, as NASA Goddard’s team reflects on decades of development, they acknowled…
- How NASA's PACE mission will take the pulse of our living planetNASA's PACE mission is designed to track the complex relationship between our oceans and atmosphere. By monitoring plankton, aerosols, and clouds, this mission provides critical i…
- From Apollo's legacy to Artemis's lunar ambitionsWitness the transition from the Apollo era to NASA's Artemis program. This video features Apollo astronauts and flight directors sharing their perspectives on the nation's histori…
- How Australian wildfires triggered massive algae blooms thousands of miles away in the ocean.NASA's upcoming PACE mission aims to map the surprising link between land-based wildfires and marine life. By tracking carbon across ecosystems, scientists hope to refine climate …
- Why NASA scientists are braving the freezing tundra to measure falling snowTo design the next generation of climate-monitoring satellites, NASA researchers are conducting grueling field campaigns in Alaska. By comparing ground-level measurements with air…
Why NASA is launching a mission to track the ocean's microscopic lifeNASA scientist Ivona Cetinić explains the critical role of phytoplankton in Earth's systems. This video highlights why the upcoming PACE mission is dedicated to studying these tin…
How NASA uses satellite technology to track and mitigate record-breaking global wildfiresWildfires are natural forces that rejuvenate landscapes, but climate change is making them larger and longer-lasting. This video explores how NASA scientists combine ground-level …- The final chapter of NASA's mission to return samples from the asteroid Bennu.This video chronicles the conclusion of the OSIRIS-REx mission, detailing the journey to the asteroid Bennu and the return of its collected samples to Earth. It highlights the col…
- How satellites monitor Earth's vital fresh water from hundreds of miles aboveOnly 3% of Earth's surface water is fresh, yet it sustains our electricity, farming, and life. This video explores how the long-running Landsat satellite program provides critical…
- 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…
- NASA Goddard pairs satellite data with lofi beats for focused study sessionsNASA Goddard has released a lofi music playlist inspired by the ICESat-2 mission. This project blends scientific exploration with ambient soundscapes to create an environment suit…
How David Leckrone and his team saved the Hubble Space Telescope from failure.David Leckrone provides a firsthand account of the critical challenges and ingenuity behind Hubble's Servicing Mission 1. This interview explores the behind-the-scenes efforts tha…- How Astronaut Story Musgrave Helped Save the Hubble Space Telescope from ObscurityAstronaut Story Musgrave recounts the pivotal Servicing Mission 1, a daring endeavor that restored the Hubble Space Telescope. This interview highlights the human ingenuity requir…
- How astronaut Kathy Thornton helped save the Hubble Space Telescope from total failureAstronaut Kathy Thornton recounts the high-stakes challenges of Servicing Mission 1, the critical operation that rescued the Hubble Space Telescope. This interview explores the hu…
- How Frank Cepollina saved the Hubble Space Telescope through relentless engineeringFrank Cepollina led the critical first servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. This video explores the innovative problem-solving and leadership required to revitalize th…
- How Astronaut Ken Bowersox Helped Save the Hubble Space Telescope from ObscurityWhen the Hubble Space Telescope faced critical performance issues, astronaut Ken Bowersox stepped in to lead a daring rescue. Servicing Mission 1 was more than a repair job; it wa…
- A look back at the scientific achievements of NASA Goddard in 2023This video summarizes the major milestones from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center during 2023. As the agency’s scientific nerve center and home to the nation’s largest collective…
- How combining two NASA satellite missions reveals the hidden evolution of Earth's ecosystemsNASA has monitored Earth's surface for 50 years using Landsat. By fusing this long-term archive with data from the GEDI mission, researchers are gaining new insights into the comp…
- Why the world just experienced twelve consecutive months of record-breaking heatNASA scientists explain the unprecedented climate streak where every month from June 2023 to May 2024 set a new global temperature record. This video breaks down the data behind t…
- The 15th annual NASA Goddard Summer Film Festival showcases a year of cosmic discoveryFor fifteen years, the NASA Goddard Office of Communications has curated an annual cinematic celebration of its latest scientific breakthroughs. This year, the festival expanded i…
- How NASA’s new satellite will monitor the ocean’s health from high aboveNASA is launching the PACE satellite to study the complex interactions between our oceans, atmosphere, and ecosystems. By tracking harmful algal blooms across the globe, this miss…
- Beyond the Rocket: The Diverse Human Talent Powering NASA’s Return to the MoonNASA’s Artemis missions are not just about hardware; they are driven by a unique cohort of scientists and engineers. From childhood chemistry experiments in Peru to field explorat…
- How NASA trains astronauts to conduct geological research on the lunar surfaceExploring the Moon requires more than just scientific knowledge. This episode of NASA Explorers follows the specialized training astronauts undergo to adapt Earth-based geological…
- How Military Service Shaped the History and Future of American Space ExplorationVeterans are fundamental to NASA, comprising 12% of its current workforce. Beyond the numbers, the agency’s identity is deeply rooted in military service. From the iconic Original…
- Testing the path to Mars with an uncrewed flight around the MoonBefore astronauts return to deep space, NASA is testing its systems with the uncrewed Artemis I mission. This video explains how the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraf…
- What lies ahead for NASA’s mission to explore Moon and MarsNASA Administrator Bill Nelson outlines the agency's 2023 strategic priorities, from lunar exploration to planetary protection and the future of American aerospace innovation.
- The Orion spacecraft returns to Earth after a historic 25.5-day lunar missionFollowing a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, NASA experts discuss the conclusion of the Artemis I mission. This video covers the recovery process of the Orion spacecraf…
- How NASA's Artemis program aims to land the first woman on the MoonNASA is building on a century of female contributions to space exploration to reach the lunar surface. This video highlights the women currently leading the agency's next era of d…
- NASA's Orion spacecraft begins its journey home from deep space lunar orbitThe Artemis I mission marks a milestone in deep space exploration. This video covers the spacecraft's departure from a distant retrograde orbit around the moon, a critical maneuve…
- NASA's 2023 vision focuses on uncovering the deep mysteries of our vast universe.Following a historic 2022, NASA shifts its focus toward future exploration. This video outlines the agency's upcoming missions designed to investigate the secrets of the cosmos fo…
- How three astronauts changed our perspective of Earth forever on Christmas Eve 1968.In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 became the first humans to orbit the Moon. This video features astronaut Bill Anders discussing the historic Earthrise photograph, an image that fund…
- NASA opens a new bridge between satellite data and daily life on EarthNASA has launched the Earth Information Center, a hybrid physical and virtual exhibit at its Washington headquarters. By translating six decades of satellite observations into acc…
Sixty-five years of pushing boundaries: A look back at NASA's historic space journeyThis video commemorates NASA's 65th anniversary by highlighting the agency's role in human exploration, from the Apollo moon landings to the James Webb Space Telescope. It offers …- SpaceX launches critical power upgrades and research to the International Space StationSpaceX's 28th cargo resupply mission delivers essential supplies, student technology, and new roll-out solar panels to the International Space Station. This launch from Kennedy Sp…
From the segregated South to the helm of NASA: The journey of Charlie Bolden.This documentary episode chronicles the life of Charlie Bolden, a Marine Corps major general who overcame systemic barriers to become a four-time space shuttle pilot and the first…
Artemis I: How NASA tested the limits of deep space travelNASA's Artemis I mission marked a pivotal step in human space exploration. This video chronicles the journey of the Orion spacecraft, detailing its record-breaking flight and the …