From Science Fiction to Science Fact
Other Worlds: Planets
The planets of our solar system are full of mysteries. Meet a few of the scientists who are using the James Webb Space Telescope to look at our solar system […]
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Other Worlds: Planets
Behind the Spacecraft: NASA’s DART, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test
NASA is crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid… on purpose! Our DART mission is a first-of-its-kind Planetary Defense test to change the motion of an asteroid in space so that […]
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Behind the Spacecraft: NASA’s DART, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test
Designing Webb
The James Webb Space Telescope is the most powerful space telescope ever made – and the most complex one yet designed. Did you know that the telescope’s history stretches back […]
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Designing Webb
JPL and the Space Age: Landing on Mars
“Landing on Mars” is the story of Opportunity and Spirit surviving a massive solar flare during cruise, the now well-known “six minutes of terror,” and what came close to being […]
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JPL and the Space Age: Landing on Mars
JPL and the Space Age: The Breaking Point
“The Breaking Point” tells the story of the demise of the Mars Climate Orbiter and the Mars Polar Lander missions and the abrupt end of NASA’s “Faster, Better, Cheaper” era.
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JPL and the Space Age: The Breaking Point
James Webb Space Telescope Mission Overview
A brief overview of the James Webb Space Telescope mission from its construction, launch, and complex unfolding to the incredible science it achieves.
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James Webb Space Telescope Mission Overview
The Legacy of Kepler & the Bright Future of Webb with Dr. Natalie Batalha
Once a month, SAGANet and the NASA Astrobiology Program host a program called “Ask an Astrobiologist,” where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist who replies to […]
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The Legacy of Kepler & the Bright Future of Webb with Dr. Natalie Batalha
Game Changing Technologies
The Game Changing Development Program seeks to identify and rapidly mature innovative/high impact capabilities and technologies for infusion in a broad array of future NASA missions. NASA X explores a […]
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Game Changing Technologies
JPL and the Space Age: The Pathfinders
This episode retraces the journey of this daring mission to Mars that captured the imagination of people around the world with its dramatic landing and its tiny rover – the […]
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JPL and the Space Age: The Pathfinders
The Von Kármán Lecture Series: Boldly Go Where No Robots Have Gone Before
This talk provides an overview on the current research and development efforts on robotics autonomy at JPL, with an emphasis on enhancing the safety, efficiency, and performance of robotic mobility […]
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The Von Kármán Lecture Series: Boldly Go Where No Robots Have Gone Before
The Von Kármán Lecture Series: Atom Lab Celebrating Four Years of Quantum Science in Space
The Cold Atom Lab, NASA’s first quantum science laboratory in space, will mark four years onboard the International Space Station on Aug. 4, 2022. It has already achieved its main […]
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The Von Kármán Lecture Series: Atom Lab Celebrating Four Years of Quantum Science in Space
The Von Kármán Lecture Series: Curiosity: A Decade on Mars
Ten years and over 17 miles of driving has taught us there is more to Mars than we could ever imagine. We’ll take a look at highlights from the past […]
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The Von Kármán Lecture Series: Curiosity: A Decade on Mars
The Von Kármán Lecture Series: Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) Mission
When strong winds on one continent stir up mineral rock dust, those airborne particles can travel thousands of miles and affect entirely different continents. The suspended dust in the air […]
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The Von Kármán Lecture Series: Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) Mission
The Von Kármán Lecture Series: InSight End of Mission: Our Time on Mars
The InSight Mission to Mars began its journey to the Red Planet in May 2018. Upon its arrival in November 2018, InSight began an ambitious mission to reveal the internal […]
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The Von Kármán Lecture Series: InSight End of Mission: Our Time on Mars
29 Days on the Edge
The greatest origin story of all unfolds with the James Webb Space Telescope.
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29 Days on the Edge
NASA EDGE: Nanotechnology
NASA EDGE takes a close look at how NASA’s Game Changing Development (GCD) Program Office is exploring nanotechnology. GCD Program Manager, Steve Gaddis, and his team highlight how this technology […]
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NASA EDGE: Nanotechnology
Tech on Deck: Spacefaring Species
Over the course of six episodes, you’ve heard about some of the ways in which NASA uses the unique environment on The International Space Station to develop and test technologies. […]
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Tech on Deck: Spacefaring Species
NASA EDGE: Scalable Technologies
NASA EDGE is back in studio to look at two of NASA’s major Technology Demonstration Missions, Green Propellant Infusion Mission (GPIM) and Evolvable Cryogenics (eCryo). Chris interviews Associate Administrator for […]
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NASA EDGE: Scalable Technologies
StationLIFE: Exploration Technologies – August
On StationLIFE, we’ll focus on a scientific area where the International Space Station is conducting groundbreaking research. This month, astronaut Tracy Dyson talks the station’s role as a platform for […]
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StationLIFE: Exploration Technologies – August
Surprisingly STEM: Thermal Blanket Technician
You’ll surely get wrapped up in this episode of Surprisingly STEM featuring Paula Cain, a thermal blanket technician at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. She covers why things sent into […]
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Surprisingly STEM: Thermal Blanket Technician
STEMonstrations: Sleep Science
Establishing a routine for sleep is a key component to an astronaut’s ability to function aboard the International Space Station. In this episode, Expedition 55/56 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold discusses […]
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STEMonstrations: Sleep Science
Tech on Deck: Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer
Did you know there is an instrument outside the International Space Station sifting through cosmic ray particles to help us learn more about the origins of our universe? The Alpha […]
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Tech on Deck: Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer
STEMonstrations: Solar Energy
Solar energy is a key element in keeping the International Space Station functional as it provides a working laboratory for astronauts in the unique microgravity environment. Astronauts rely on this […]
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STEMonstrations: Solar Energy
The Science of Dragonfly
Dragonfly is a NASA mission to explore the chemistry and habitability of Saturn’s largest moon, Titan. The fourth mission in the New Frontiers line, Dragonfly will send an autonomously-operated rotorcraft […]
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The Science of Dragonfly
Skylab: The Second Manned Mission. A Scientific Harvest
This video presentation covers the Skylab launch activities and docking with the uncrewed SL-1 workshop. Included are observations of student experiments (the Minchmog minnows and Arabella, the spider), exercise routines, […]
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Skylab: The Second Manned Mission. A Scientific Harvest
JPL and the Space Age: Saving Galileo
“Saving Galileo” tells how, despite many challenges and limitations, Galileo proved a resounding success.
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JPL and the Space Age: Saving Galileo
Hubble: The Great Space Telescope
This documentary celebrates not only the scientific and technological achievements of this telescope, but also the human spirit that’s helped to keep it up and operational for all these years. […]
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Hubble: The Great Space Telescope
Hubble – Eye in the Sky: Time Machines
Find out from Nobel laureate John Mather and Hubble Senior Project Scientist Jennifer Wiseman how Hubble will work with the future James Webb Space Telescope to revolutionize our understanding of […]
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Hubble – Eye in the Sky: Time Machines
STEMonstrations: Water Filtration
Water filtration plays a key part in crew survival aboard the International Space Station. In this episode, Expedition 56 Commander Drew Feustel discusses the water recovery system used to recycle […]
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STEMonstrations: Water Filtration
Hubble – Eye in the Sky: Driving The Telescope
Visit Hubble’s control center to learn about the challenges and techniques of performing extraordinarily detailed observations with an orbiting space telescope. Tour the rarely seen, life-size simulator at NASA that […]
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Hubble – Eye in the Sky: Driving The Telescope
Hubble – Eye in the Sky: An Unexpected Journey
With five servicing missions, upgraded instruments, and new ways of operating, Hubble is not the same telescope it was when it launched. Discover the innovative ways astronomers and engineers use […]
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Hubble – Eye in the Sky: An Unexpected Journey
The Von Kármán Lecture Series: Perseverance: Two Years on Mars
Throughout its exploration of the region, Perseverance will collect promising samples, seal them in tubes, and store them in its chassis until they are deposited on the Martian surface for […]
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The Von Kármán Lecture Series: Perseverance: Two Years on Mars
Leaders in Lidar: The Laser Is Better
In this series, we dive into the legacy of Goddard’s lead role in developing laser altimetry, which has revolutionized the way we map our planet, the Moon and other planets. […]
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Leaders in Lidar: The Laser Is Better
Leaders in Lidar: Masterpieces of Science
As the series wraps, we look to the future of lidar missions and reflect on what makes the Goddard Space Flight Center a great place to innovate, collaborate and build […]
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Leaders in Lidar: Masterpieces of Science
Leaders in Lidar Chapter: All the Easy Missions Are Done
The Goddard team recounts the challenging paths that lead to the current lidar missions, the Global Ecosystems Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) and ICESat-2, which look to measure changes on our planet.
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Leaders in Lidar Chapter: All the Easy Missions Are Done
Leaders in Lidar: Go Back to Mars
After the devastating loss of Mars Observer, the Goddard team mourns and regroups to build a second MOLA instrument for the Mars Global Surveyor mission. But before their laser altimeter […]
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Leaders in Lidar: Go Back to Mars
Leaders in Lidar: Take the Next Steps
Riding on the success of MOLA, the Goddard team develops new lidar instruments for Earth, the Moon and Mercury. Each new instrument is a major leap forward in technology and […]
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