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Atomic Layer Processing Coating Techniques Enable Missions to See Further into the Ultraviolet
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Astrophysics observations at ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths often probe the most dynamic aspects of the universe. However, the high energy of ultraviolet photons means that their interaction with the materials that make up an observing instrument are less efficient, resulting in…

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Bringing the Heat: Abigail Howard Leads Thermal Systems for Artemis Rovers, Tools
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Depending on where you stand at the lunar South Pole, you may experience temperatures of 130°F (54°C) during sunlit periods, or as low as -334°F (-203°C) in a permanently shadowed region. Keeping crews comfortable and tools and vehicles operational in…

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Texas High School Aerospace Scholars: A Launchpad for Future Innovators 
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NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement at Johnson Space Center offers Texas high school students a unique gateway to the world of space exploration through the High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) program. This initiative gives juniors hands-on experience, working on projects…

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Students Dive Into Robotics at Competition Supported by NASA JPL
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Robots built by high schoolers vied for points in a fast-moving game inspired by complex ocean ecosystems at the FIRST Robotics Los Angeles regional competition. High school students who spent weeks designing, assembling, and testing 125-pound rolling robots put their…

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New Modeling Assesses Age of Next Target Asteroid for NASA’s Lucy
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Although NASA’s Lucy spacecraft’s upcoming encounter with the asteroid Donaldjohanson is primarily a mission rehearsal for later asteroid encounters, a new paper suggests that this small, main belt asteroid may have some surprises of its own. New modeling indicates that…

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NASA’s Webb Images Young, Giant Exoplanets, Detects Carbon Dioxide
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured direct images of multiple gas giant planets within an iconic planetary system. HR 8799, a young system 130 light-years away, has long been a key target for planet formation studies. The observations indicate…

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Summer 2024
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Help learners STEMify their summer through hands-on and engaging activities curated by the NASA eClips team. You’ll find something for everyone – Earth-based and out-of-this-world. This issue includes eClips videos, resources, and design challenges as well as partner activities and…

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September 2024
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Fall back to school with this edition of the NASA eClips newsletter! Educators are provided with a host of resources to help engineer a great school year! Videos and activities focus on comparing science and engineering practices. Two new Spotlite…

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NASA’s EZIE Launches on Mission to Study Earth’s Electrojets
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Under the nighttime California sky, NASA’s EZIE (Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer) mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 11:43 p.m. PDT on March 14. Taking off from Vandenberg Space Force Base near Santa Barbara, the EZIE mission’s trio of small satellites…

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Risk of Venous Thromboembolism During Spaceflight
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In October 2024, NASA’s Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer (OCHMO) initiated a working group to review the status and progress of research and clinical activities intended to mitigate the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) during spaceflight. The…

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