Looking for power to study the surface of the moon …
New images from the surface of Mars …
And our newest flight directors … some of the stories to tell you – This week at NASA!
NASA announces Artemis conceptual awards for nuclear energy on the moon
NASA and the US Department of Energy have selected three proposals for a concept for the design of a surface fission energy system that could be ready to launch a demonstration mission to the moon by the end of the decade. Fission systems are relatively small, lightweight and can allow continuous power, regardless of location, available sunlight or other environmental conditions. This technology will be useful for future research under our Artemis program.
NASA’s Curiosity rover captured this view of a sulfate-containing region using its Mastcam on May 2, 2022. Dark rocks observed near the center are thought to have formed from sand deposited in ancient streams or lakes. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / MSSS
Curiosity captures stunning views of the changing landscape of Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover spent the last year traveling through a transitional zone on the Red Planet, from a clay-rich region to one full of a salt mineral called sulfate. The images taken of rock formations in this “transition zone” are visually stunning, but they can also provide evidence that there was a major change in the planet’s climate billions of years ago that led to the dry conditions we see today. Curiosity will celebrate its 10th year on Mars on August 5.
Photo of the class of NASA flight directors in 2022, who will monitor the operations of the International Space Station, the sales crew and Artemis’ missions to the moon. Called from left to right: Heidi Brewer, Ronak Dave, Gareth Hahn, Diana Trujillo, Elias Mirmo, Chris Dobbins, Nicole McElroy. Credit: NASA
NASA Introduces New 2022 Class Directors
NASA has seven new flight directors. After completing a comprehensive training program, Heidi Brewer, Ronak Dave, Chris Dobbins, Gareth Hahn, Nicole McElroy, Elias Mirmo and Diana Trujillo will oversee the operations of the International Space Station, the sales crew and Artemis’ missions to the moon.
The color of space captures the personal stories of seven current and former black astronauts, each selected to become part of NASA’s astronaut corps and train for space missions. Current NASA astronauts Stephanie Wilson, Victor Glover, Janet Epps, as well as retired astronauts Leland Melvin, Bernard Harris, Robert Curbim and Bobby Sutcher, talk about their travels and motivation in a panel hosted by NASA Space Center Director John Spaceman. , the first black woman to run a NASA center. Credit: NASA
A NASA documentary celebrates Black Space explorers
On June 18, Howard University in Washington hosted a screening of NASA’s Color of Space documentary. The documentary includes a thought-provoking conversation between current and former black astronauts about the influences and inspirations that set them on their way to NASA and what they experienced during their trips to the agency. Some of the astronauts also gave advice and shared personal stories of hope and resilience to students who are eager to follow in their footsteps. The 50-minute documentary is available free of charge to the public on NASA TV, the NASA app, NASA’s social media channels and YouTube.
Vice President Kamala Harris embraces children involved in practical STEM activities at the Vice President’s residence at the Naval Observatory on Friday, June 17, 2022, in Washington. The vice president and second gentleman hosted an evening of NASA STEM activities at the Naval Observatory for Military Families and local STEM students and their families, including a special screening of Disney Pixar’s Lightyear. Credit: NASA / Bill Ingals
The vice president is hosting NASA for a family STEM event
Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff recently hosted an event at the Naval Observatory that included NASA STEM educational activities for military families and local students and their families. The event also included a special screening of the Disney Pixar film “Lightyear”. Several current NASA astronauts attended the event, including Tom Marshburn, who was NASA’s technical consultant on the film, Stephanie Wilson and Jasmine Mogbeli. Former astronaut and associate NASA education administrator Leland Melvin was also there. Our STEM Engagement Office strives to attract and engage a diverse group of students in STEM fields to contribute to NASA’s work and build a diverse future STEM workforce.
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