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🚀 Space nerds unite! 🌍✨ Did you know you can track the International Space Station (ISS) live as it orbits Earth at an incredible speed of 28,000 km/h? Thanks to NASA's tracking tool, you can now literally keep an eye on humanity’s home away from home, floating above our heads! 🌌 🔗 Check it out here: Spot the Station - NASA (https://lnkd.in/g36cWUs) The ISS completes an orbit every 90 minutes, allowing the astronauts aboard to see 16 sunrises and sunsets in just one Earth day! 🌞🌚 📡 But what makes the ISS even more fascinating? Besides serving as a hub for cutting-edge research - ranging from biology and materials science to space technology - it's also a symbol of international collaboration. Scientists from around the world unite for the sake of advancing knowledge and pushing boundaries of what's possible in space. ⚡ Quick ISS Facts: • Altitude: 400 km above Earth 🌍 • Operates with solar panels the size of a football field 🏟️ • Hosts an average of 6 astronauts at a time 🚀 Curious about when it'll pass over your location? Get notified via email or text from NASA and watch it streak across the night sky! It’s one of the brightest objects up there - and no telescope required! 👨🚀👩🚀 Pro Tip: Next time you catch the ISS passing overhead, take a moment to think about how this orbiting lab plays a critical role in the future of space exploration - maybe even our journey to Mars. 🛰️ #SpaceExploration #STEM #SpaceNerd #ISS #TechInnovation #NASA #InternationalCollaboration #STEM

The NASA Space Technology survey results are in, and NASA HQ has scheduled a stakeholder webinar at 3 p.m. EDT on July 23, 2024 to present an overview of the ranked "civil space shortfalls". A summary of the ranked survey results will be posted on nasa.gov (link below) around July 19th - link to sign up for the webinar at the same site (scroll down to mid-page): https://lnkd.in/gsu_SFmD #NASA #spacetechnology #robotics #STMD #artemis

🚀 34 years ago today, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s STS-31 mission launched, sending the Hubble Space Telescope into space aboard Discovery. A major milestone in space exploration! 🔗See the launch - link in the comments! #hubblespacetelescope #spaceshuttlediscovery #hubbletelescope #TechHistory #NASA #ThisDayInHistory #ThisDayinTechHistory

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration is looking for volunteers to participate in its year-long simulated Mars mission on a 3D-printed habitat based at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the American space economy is a $211.6 billion industry that’s grown over 17% between 2012 and 2021. When adjusted for inflation, the #space economy grew 11.4% over that period. In 2021, #manufacturing overtook information as the largest sector of the American space economy, bringing in $55.8 billion to information’s $54.8. What are the government’s plans for the space economy and how has it changed over time? Explore the data: https://lnkd.in/gV9a7xuf #spaceindustry #spaceexploration #nasa #dataviz #usafacts

As June turns to July, two veteran NASA test pilots are enjoying a slightly longer stay at the International Space Station. This delay in returning to earth will allow engineers to fix problems on their Boeing Starliner capsule, problems that arose on their June 5 trip to the orbiting laboratory. Delayed or not, what is the experience of life like 250 miles above terra firma? Such was the focus of the "Live From Space: NASA Astronauts & Your Work in Orbit" panel at SXSW 2024. In addition to three speakers on-stage in Austin, this session featured a live remote Q&A from NASA astronauts Jeanette Epps and Loral O'Hara. Watch the video of this session via the SXSW YouTube page: https://lnkd.in/gd-9R_3p What excites you most about the various projects in which NASA is currently involved? SpaceX or Blue Origin or someone else -- which of the private space companies has the best vision for the future? How does the addition of new international players change the space game? Speaking proposals about space exploration are a great fit for the SXSW PanelPicker (often these fit into the "2050" track). Please get your interstellar idea for March March 2025 into this interface before the process closes at the end of the day on Sunday, July 21. panelpicker.sxsw.com/about #sxsw, #sxsw2024, #sxsw2025, #space, #spaceexploration, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, #creativity, #innovation, #future, Leah Cheshier, Johnson Space Center, Jeanette Epps, PhD, Kristin Fabre, #NASA, #speaking, #publicspeaking, #speakingopportunities, #PanelPicker, #BoeingStarliner

According to NASA, these observations provide insights into Phobos's orbit and its gravitational effects on Mars, influencing the planet's geological features such as its crust and mantle. Sign up to our #aerospaceengineering newsletter to get the latest on commercial space flight, deep space exploration, satellites, aeronautics, and more, every Tuesday. Subscribe now 👉 https://ie.social/e8Owk #engineering #aerospace #aerospaceengineering

I'm excited to share our latest blog post that delves into an intriguing aspect of NASA's operations. Our article discusses the ongoing challenges related to Orion's heat shield and why these issues are being handled with an unusual level of confidentiality. This development raises important questions about transparency in space exploration. To gain insights into this situation and explore the implications for future missions, read the full article here: https://ift.tt/yElqAx8.

Space exploration and future of the #SLS rocket Eric Berger of Ars Technica expressed doubts on the future of the SLS rocket in a tweet in mid-November 2024: < https://lnkd.in/dNY6-r2F > "To be clear we are far from anything being settled, but based on what I'm hearing it seems at least 50-50 that NASA's Space Launch System rocket will be canceled. Not Block 1B. Not Block 2. All of it. There are other ways to get Orion to the Moon." Futurism provides additional context < https://lnkd.in/eqW-BzMA >  about further involvement of the commercial sector. Future orientations of the American space exploration policy remains to be seen, especially toward the #Moon and #Mars. A recent piece in SpaceNews < https://lnkd.in/ghbiUjJX > reviews the current state of Moon commercial affairs: while the private sector is increasingly involved in lunar missions whose frequency keeps accelerating, the main demand driver remains government programs such as #Artemis. Yet, the number of lunar missions in the coming decade will increase, and so will the involvement of the commercial sector. This further warrants an acceleration of responsible #LunarPolicy development. #Space #SpacePolicy #SpaceLaw #SpaceEconomy #SpaceMarket #SpaceIndustry #SpaceSector #SpaceDefense #SpaceSecurity #SpaceOperations #SpaceEnergy #SpaceBasedSolarPower #SBSP #SpaceForAll #SpaceForGood #SpaceForEarth #SpaceMedicine #SustainableSpace

🌞After overcoming a deployment glitch, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration ’s groundbreaking solar sail system is now successfully harnessing solar energy to propel itself through space! Launched in April, this mission is testing innovative materials and deployable structures for a propulsion system that runs entirely on photons from the Sun. A big leap forward in space exploration and sustainable propulsion technology. Read the brief insight within the post🚀 #space #spaceexploration #nasa #spaceindustry

🌌🚀 Happy International Day of Human Space Flight! Today, we celebrate our journey beyond Earth with an exciting special edition of my newsletter "Catalyst Chronicle" dedicated to space exploration titled: "Beyond the Horizon: Celebrations and Challenges in Human Space Flight." 💡 This issue features: 📌 Insights from the United Nations' #policy brief on space governance, discussing the need for updated frameworks to manage space's complex challenges. 📌 An overview of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s New Strategy Envisions Sustainable Future for Space Operations 📌 An exploration of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Artemis program and its pivotal role in advancing lunar exploration. 📌 A critical look at the ongoing challenges in space exploration, focusing on the #sustainability of #technologies, the cost-effectiveness of missions, and the ethical implications of expanding into new territories. 🚀 Prepare for liftoff! Our latest newsletter will soon explore the bold strides and pivotal conversations shaping our journey to the stars. Stay tuned! 🌌 Subscribe here https://lnkd.in/dvFeiXjP #ArtemisProgram #SpaceGovernance #spaceeconomy #spacesustainability #UN #NASA #spaceprogram #humanSpaceflight #multiplanetary #economics #sustainablespaceforhumanity #Spaceexploration #SpaceSector #SpaceIndustry #spacedomain