Nass latest news
Here are the latest news updates from NASA:
Recent Missions and Discoveries
- Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has been exploring Mars since February 2021. Recently, it discovered evidence of seasonal water on Mars and has been studying the planet's geology and searching for signs of past or present life.
- 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: The James Webb Space Telescope, a successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, was launched in December 2021. It has been studying the universe in infrared light and has made several significant discoveries, including the detection of water vapor on a distant exoplanet.
Upcoming Missions
- Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion: NASA is preparing to launch its new heavy-lift rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), and the Orion spacecraft on an uncrewed mission to the Moon in 2022.
- Dragonfly Mission: NASA is sending a drone-like spacecraft called Dragonfly to Saturn's moon, Titan, in 2027. The mission will study the moon's atmosphere and search for signs of life.
- Europa Clipper Mission: NASA is planning to launch a mission to Jupiter's moon, Europa, in the mid-2020s. The mission will study the moon's subsurface ocean and search for signs of life.
Awards and Recognition
- NASA's Distinguished Public Service Medal: NASA has awarded its Distinguished Public Service Medal to several individuals, including astronauts, scientists, and engineers, for their outstanding contributions to the agency's missions and programs.
- NASA's Exceptional Service Medal: NASA has awarded its Exceptional Service Medal to several individuals for their exceptional service and dedication to the agency's missions and programs.
Other News
- NASA's STEM Education Programs: NASA has launched several STEM education programs to inspire and educate students about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- NASA's International Cooperation: NASA is collaborating with international partners on several space missions and programs, including the International Space Station and the Artemis program.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from NASA. You can stay up-to-date with the latest news and information from NASA by visiting their website or following them on social media.