The Science of Snow: Digging for Data
It takes a lot of field work in challenging conditions to gather important snow data. This is the story of NASA’s last SnowEx campaign and those who participated in it. […]
Topic: Technology
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The Science of Snow: Digging for Data
So, You Want to Build a Satellite: Part Two
Using the MAVEN mission as an example, this video describes why building a satellite is much more difficult than putting together an office chair.
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So, You Want to Build a Satellite: Part Two
Ozone 101: What Is the Ozone Hole
Ozone 101 is the first in a series of explainer videos outlining the fundamentals of popular Earth science topics. Let’s back up to the basics and understand what caused the […]
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Ozone 101: What Is the Ozone Hole
NASA’s ELaNa-19: Small Satellites, Big Dreams
Learn how the first launch of the Venture Class era demonstrates how the right ride into space can enable the designers of small satellites—from high schools and universities to NASA […]
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NASA’s ELaNa-19: Small Satellites, Big Dreams
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
Tech on Deck: Robotic Refueling Mission 3
What’s the key to any long space journey for humans? Lots of things, but pretty high up there are fuel and oxygen. The ability to refuel spacecraft, fuel rockets, and […]
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Tech on Deck: Robotic Refueling Mission 3
Tech on Deck: RELL RiTS
Just like a ship, the International Space Station is carrying precious lives and cargo through an unforgiving environment—and its operators want to make sure that its critical resources, like the […]
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Tech on Deck: RELL RiTS
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
Building the Nation’s Newest Weather Satellite
Say you need a new weather satellite. Is it as simple as selecting options and clicking to order? Not quite. Building a vital national asset like the GOES-R spacecraft takes […]
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Building the Nation’s Newest Weather Satellite
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: 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 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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