Nasrda latest news
NASA's latest news and updates! Here are some recent stories:
Recent Missions and Discoveries
- Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has been exploring Mars since February 2021. Recently, it discovered evidence of seasonal brine flows on Mars, which could be a sign of past or present life on the Red Planet.
- Artemis Program: NASA is working towards returning humans to the Moon by 2024 under the Artemis program. The agency has announced plans to send the first woman and the next man to the Moon's surface.
- James Webb Space Telescope: Launched in December 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has been observing the universe in infrared light. Its first images were released in July 2022, showcasing stunning views of the cosmos.
Upcoming Missions
- Europa Clipper: NASA is planning to launch the Europa Clipper mission in the mid-2020s to explore Jupiter's icy moon Europa, which is believed to have a liquid water ocean beneath its surface.
- Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST): WFIRST is a space telescope scheduled to launch in the mid-2020s to study the universe in infrared light, focusing on dark energy, exoplanets, and galaxy evolution.
- Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion: NASA is developing the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft for deep space missions, including a trip to Mars in the 2030s.
Awards and Recognition
- NASA's 2022 Scientist of the Year: Dr. Sarah Johnson, a NASA scientist, was awarded the 2022 Scientist of the Year award for her work on the Mars 2020 rover's sample collection system.
- NASA's 2022 Engineer of the Year: Dr. David Miller, a NASA engineer, was awarded the 2022 Engineer of the Year award for his work on the development of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
Other News
- NASA's COVID-19 Response: NASA has been working to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on its operations, including implementing safety protocols and remote work arrangements.
- NASA's Diversity and Inclusion Efforts: NASA has been working to increase diversity and inclusion within its workforce, including launching initiatives to attract and retain underrepresented groups in STEM fields.
These are just a few of the latest news and updates from NASA. Stay tuned for more exciting developments from the space agency!