NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

We're flying around the Moon. Come watch with us. Live coverage of Artemis II prelaunch activities begins Friday, March 27, when the crew arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Here's the full Artemis II event schedule: https://lnkd.in/eCuzRmXk

NASA’s Pathways Program is accepting applications March 30–April 3 for Fall 2026! Ready to launch your career? U.S. citizens enrolled in accredited institutions can apply for paid internships with hands-on experience and a potential pathway to full-time roles at NASA. Applications open March 30 at nasa.gov/careers/pathways. Want tips before you apply? Join our virtual info session March 26 at 3:30 p.m. EDT to learn about eligibility, the application process, and how to stand out! Learn more and register by March 25: https://lnkd.in/eKYCggeN

We've announced a series of transformative initiatives to achieve America's National Space Policy, reflecting upcoming opportunities for world-changing science and discovery. We're planning to build a lunar base in three phases, ensure our presence in low Earth orbit, and launch the first nuclear powered interplanetary spacecraft to Mars. Learn more about what's next for NASA: https://lnkd.in/eKZm_pdJ

We'll host a live event Tuesday, March 24, at 9 a.m. EDT (1300 UTC) to provide an update on implementation of the National Space Policy and preparation for returning to the Moon's surface by 2028. A press conference will follow. How to watch: https://lnkd.in/eAgBaAEt

Our experimental quiet supersonic plane is ready for its second test flight! The X-59 will take to the skies today, March 20. Over the coming months, we'll take the X-59 higher and faster in a series of flights while validating the aircraft's safety and performance. After that, teams will study how the plane's design disperses the shock waves that usually merge into a loud sonic boom. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5A7bFtR

Happy vernal equinox! 🍀 Today marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. After today, the Sun will shine more directly on the Northern Hemisphere than on the Southern Hemisphere until the autumnal equinox.

Ready to roll! We're targeting 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 19 (0000 UTC March 20) to start rolling Artemis II out to the launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Watch live with us: https://lnkd.in/eAEtsY2N Once the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft arrive at Launch Pad 39B, our livestream will provide 24/7 views of the pad through liftoff. We're continuing to target an Artemis II launch for as early as Wednesday, April 1. Follow the Artemis blog for updates on our Moon mission! https://lnkd.in/eERCTa7N

Tune in on March 18 to watch NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams venture outside the International Space Station! This will be the first-ever spacewalk for Williams and fourth for Meir. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. EDT (1200 UTC) and run for about six-and-a-half hours. Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eCFgvn-N

When OSIRIS-REx reached the asteroid Bennu in 2018, scientists expected to find smooth surfaces, almost like a sandy beach. Instead, they encountered a jagged, rugged world almost entirely covered in large boulders. We're studying samples of the asteroid brought back to Earth in 2023—and 3D scans of these space rocks are helping us understand how asteroids across our universe are formed: https://lnkd.in/eHtAPzEK

For something as difficult as spaceflight, it takes a team to make a mission successful—sometimes including members from outside of NASA. The First Air Force Detachment 3 is a specialized group that has coordinated with NASA on space launch and recovery operations since the late 1950s. Lieutenant Colonel Dan Kulp, Lieutenant Colonel Brian Strack, and retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Dan Kirkbride discuss the Air Force’s long-standing partnership with NASA in our latest episode of “Houston We Have a Podcast:” https://lnkd.in/eEjqmrZK