‘Superflares’ in Crab Nebula leave NASA astronomers baffled

‘Superflares’ in Crab Nebula leave NASA astronomers baffled
Washington, May 12 (ANI): Crab Nebula, the dusty remains of an exploded star, has baffled NASA astronomers by erupting in a surprisingly massive flare that is five times more powerful than any eruption previously seen from the celestial object.
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NASA urine recycler test videos

from the funny or die team,Nasa made this machine that can recycle urine to water,here are he test videos!

NASA Satellite Time Lapse Images of Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

For 24/7 coverage of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill, go to www.energyboom.com This video was released on May 27, 2010 and chronicles over one month the growth of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. The video was compiled by using time lapsed images taken by their Aquas and Terra satellites. More information can be [...]

Why is NASA not at work trying to solve America’s energy needs?

Seems to me that some of the world’s most accomplished scientists are under-employed now that Manned Space Flight has been suspended.
Could those guys not be put to work developing the technology to provide clean and sustainable energy to the world?
Seems like the Patent royalties might help with out tax burden.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 5 February 2011

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 5 February 2011
All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Saturday – Crew rest day.
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NASA GLORY Spacecraft

NASA GLORY Spacecraft
NASA’s GLORY satellite is scheduled for launch on February 23rd, 2011 from Vandenberg Air Force Base , California, to monitor the Earth’s atmosphere. The NASA GLORY spacecraft is a low Earth orbit observation satellite that will collect data on aerosol properties in the atmosphere, as well as the solar irradiance from the Sun. [...]

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 28 January 2011

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 28 January 2011
All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
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Nasa satellite to study aerosols’ effect on climate

Nasa satellite to study aerosols’ effect on climate
WASHINGTON – NASA said on Thursday it was planning to launch the Glory satellite in late February to help scientists study the effect of aerosols on the Earth’s climate. After Glory’s launch on Feb 23, it will join a fleet of satellites known as the ‘A-Train’ that observe [...]

EMCORE Awarded Solar Panel Manufacturing Contract by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center for the Magnetospheric …

EMCORE Awarded Solar Panel Manufacturing Contract by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center for the Magnetospheric …
$10 Million Award Will Power Four Spacecraft Utilizing EMCORE’s Highest Efficiency ZTJ Solar Cells
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New NASA building is agency’s greenest

New NASA building is agency’s greenest
JOHNSON SPACE CENTER NASAs newest building at the Johnson Space Center is the agencys greenest work space at least on Earth.
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NASA Tent at Earth Day 2010

Image taken on 2010-04-17 14:35:16 by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Rocket Motor Test, Tech Chief Tour Tops This Week @ NASA

NASA’s next-generation, five-segment solid rocket development motor — DM-2 — is successfully cold-fired in its test stand at ATK’s facility in Promontory, Utah. Also, NASA’s Chief Technologist visits facilities developing cutting-edge technologies at three NASA centers. Plus, MMS passes its critical design review; Glenn hosts a groundbreaking for its new central office building; NASA needs [...]

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 8 November 2010

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 8 November 2010
All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Underway: Week 7 of Increment 25.
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NASA Looks to Protect U.S. Power Grid with “Solar Shield” Project

NASA Looks to Protect U.S. Power Grid with “Solar Shield” Project
Solar Shield could prevent lengthy power blackouts and transformer damage during geomagnetic storms
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NASA | Striking a Solar Balance

Want more? Subscribe to NASA on iTunes! phobos.apple.com Planet Earth is an oasis of life, but without the Sun, our home planet would be a drastically different, inhospitable place. The Sun’s electromagnetic energy makes life on Earth possible; solar power also generates clouds, cleans our water, and drives ocean currents, thunderstorms, and hurricanes. For three [...]

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 26 October 2010

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 26 October 2010
All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
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NASA: Two Asteroids to Pass Earth on Sept 8

NASA: Two Asteroids to Pass Earth on Sept 8
WASHINGTON, 8 SEPTEMBER, 2010 : Two asteroids will pass within the moon’s distance from Earth on Wednesday but neither will hit earth, China’s Xinhua news agency quoted the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as saying Tuesday.
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NASA Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on the National Mall

Image taken on 2010-04-17 10:28:58 by NASA Goddard Photo and Video.

NASA touches down on Kapiti Coast

NASA touches down on Kapiti Coast
NASA, which pioneered America’s space programme, is to set up shop in the Kapiti Coast town of Otaki, lured to a new technology park targeting green and renewable energy sources.
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Challenger Center Is Ready To Return to NASA Desert RATS

Challenger Center Is Ready To Return to NASA Desert RATS
NASA will conduct its annual Desert RATS activity in northern Arizona later this summer. Challenger Center will be participating once again as it did last year.
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