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A new generation of aerospace explorers will soon embark on a hands-on summer experience focusing on careers in science, mathematics,…

High over the Mojave Desert, two NASA F-15 research jets made a series of flights throughout May to validate tools…

As a child in the 1960s, Daniel Eng spent his weekends in New York City’s garment district in Manhattan’s Lower…

Advancing new hazard detection and precision landing technologies to help future space missions successfully achieve safe and soft landings is…

Capturing the high-stakes work behind NASA’s Airborne Science Program takes more than just technical skill – it takes vision. At…

A team from South Dakota State University, with their project titled “Soil Testing and Plant Leaf Extraction Drone” took first…

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft successfully completed a critical series of tests in which the airplane was put through…

Lee esta historia en español aquí. Do you dream of working for NASA and contributing to exploration and innovation for the…

When curiosity takes flight, learning knows no bounds. The impact of supporting STEM education extends far beyond the classroom, shaping…

What does the future of space exploration look like? At the 2025 FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, NASA gave…

As part of a science mission tracking one of Earth’s most precious resources – water – NASA’s C-20A aircraft conducted…

Lee esta historia en español aquí. When you’re testing a cutting-edge NASA aircraft, you need specialized tools to conduct tests and…

NASA engineers began using a network of ground sensors in March to collect data from an experimental air taxi to…

When young minds come together to test their knowledge and creativity in technology and innovation, the results are truly inspiring.…

In February, NASA’s ER-2 science aircraft flew instruments designed to improve satellite data products and Earth science observations. From data…

Flying high above the clouds and moon-gazing may sound like a scene from a timeless romance, but NASA did just…

Editor’s Note: This article was updated April 16, 2025, to reflect the March 26 start date of NASA’s Alta X…

From agriculture and law enforcement to entertainment and disaster response, industries are increasingly turning to drones for help, but the…

Lee esta historia en español aquí. NASA designed temporary floorboards for the MD-90 aircraft to use while it is transformed into…

Lee esta historia en español aquí. The team behind NASA’s X-59 completed another critical ground test in March, ensuring the…

Nestled in a pod under an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft wing, flying above California, and traveling up to the speed of…

Eight finalist teams participating in the 2025 NASA Gateways to Blue Skies Competition have been selected to present to a…

To celebrate the 110th anniversary of the organization that ultimately became NASA, the agency released a new collection of videos…

As we celebrate the 110th anniversary of the March 3, 1915 formation of NASA’s predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for…

The January wildfires in California devastated local habitats and communities. In an effort to better understand wildfire behavior, NASA scientists…

John Boyd, known to many as Jack and whose career spanned more than seven decades in a multitude of roles…

Lee esta historia en español aquí. NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 research aircraft has cleared electromagnetic testing, confirming its systems will work…

A group of enthusiastic high school students recently visited NASA to learn about facilities and capabilities that enable the agency’s…

The latest edition of NASA’s Spinoff publication, which highlights the successful transfer of agency technology to the commercial sector, is…

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took another successful step toward flight with the conclusion of a series of engine…