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Our SpaceX Crew-6 mission safely returns to Earth, the tech demo hitching a ride on our Psyche spacecraft, and studying ancient life on Earth to better understand Mars … a few of the stories to tell you about.

Highlighting the ring of fire solar eclipse ,learing how human body reacts to long space flights and new engine series for future Artemis missions…a few of stories to tell you…

Where does space begin? There is no sharp physical boundary that marks the end of atmosphere and the beginning of space. But no matter where you draw the line, Earth’s atmosphere is full of all kinds of interesting stuff. That’s why scientists like Doug Rowland are studying its many layers.

Expedition 33 commander Suni Williams showcase the sleeping accomodations, how the bathroom is utilized, brushing teeth in microgravity and the common room with food. Harmony, Tranquility and Unity are the nodes toured. ISS Photo tour:

Where are the Moon rocks? When they’re not being studied by institutions or enjoyed by museumgoers, NASA has a specialized Lunar Sample Curation Laboratory at NASA’s Johnson Space Center to store and keep these otherworldly samples safe. Deputy Apollo Sample Curator Dr. Juliane Gross explains more about lunar sample curation.

Celebrating 65 years, NASA is a symbol of human creativity and exploration. NASA has consistently pushed boundaries, from the historic Apollo missions that landed the first humans on the Moon to the Space Shuttle program that built the International Space Station. Missions like Landsat and Cassini have deepened our understanding of Earth and our solar system. With NASA launching the James Webb Space Telescope, the future holds even more exciting discoveries. Throughout all these adventures, NASA's commitment to exploration and science continues to lead the way. Today, the Artemis missions herald a new chapter, aiming to return humanity to the Moon and laying robust foundations for expeditions to Mars and beyond. As we honor NASA's storied past, we anticipate a future filled with discoveries, technologies, and deep-space exploration encouraged by a new generation of dedicated explorers. Here's to NASA, commemorating 65 years of cosmic exploration, innovation, and the undying quest to expand our universal frontier

How do planets get their names? With the exception of Earth, the planets in our solar system were named after Greek or Roman gods. Today, the job of naming things in space falls to the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the internationally recognized authority for naming celestial bodies and their surface features.

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio of NASA answered questions about life and work on the orbiting laboratory during an in-flight conversation Sept. 13 with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. Rubio is in the homestretch of a record-breaking science mission living and working aboard the microgravity laboratory to advance scientific knowledge and demonstrate new technologies. When Rubio returns to Earth on Sept. 27 he will have spent a total of 371 days in space—the longest single spaceflight by a U.S. astronaut. Research conducted during long-duration missions such as this benefits people on Earth and lays the groundwork for future human exploration through the agency’s Artemis missions, which will send astronauts to the Moon to prepare for future expeditions to Mars. Keywords: Expedition 69 , Frank Rubio , NASA Leadership Visit JSC Website

Our first asteroid sample return mission is back on Earth, a record ride in space for a NASA astronaut, and our Artemis II mission is making prelaunch progress … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA! Keywords: NASA , TWAN , This Week At NASA , This Week @NASA , Asteroid , Asteroid Sample , Asteroid Sample Return Mission , Earth , Moon , Sun , Artemis , Artemis II , Artemis II Mission , Artemis II Progress , NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio , The First Asteroid Sample Return , OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Capsule , OSIRIS-REx , Asteroid Bennu , Asteroid Dust , Asteroid Rock , Historic Return of First Asteroid Bennu Sample , Mission Control , JSC , Johnson Space Center , Record-Setting NASA Astronaut , Kazakhstan , Long-Duration Spaceflight Effects , Artemis II Crew , Artemis II Moon Rocket , Artemis II Flight Test , Michoud Assembly Facility , RS-25 Engines , Annular Solar Eclipse , Ring of Fire Visit HQ Website

On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, the Moon will pass between the Earth and Sun, giving people across the United States an opportunity to see an annular solar eclipse, also known as a “ring of fire” eclipse. Lance Bass has some safety tips to share so that you don’t say “Bye, Bye, Bye” to your vision. This "ring of fire" eclipse will be visible along a narrow path stretching from Oregon to Texas in the U.S. Outside this path, people across the contiguous U.S. – as well as Puerto Rico and parts of Alaska and Hawaii – will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, when part of the Sun is covered by the Moon without creating the ring of fire effect. WARNING: During an annular eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing. Keywords: Sun , Solar Safety , Eclipse , Annual Solar Eclipse , Path of Totality , Heliophysics Visit HQ Website

NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program nurtures visionary ideas from America's innovators and entrepreneurs that could transform future NASA missions with the creation of radically better or entirely new aerospace concepts. NIAC projects study innovative, technically credible, advanced concepts to turn science fiction to science fact NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program nurtures visionary ideas from America's innovators and entrepreneurs that could transform future NASA missions with the creation of radically better or entirely new aerospace concepts. NIAC projects study innovative, technically #NASA #Innovation#Research#Astronauts

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station #International Space Station , #Spacewalks , #Microorganisms , #S2G 493 #NASA

Rules 01Design and build a model rocket. The highest altitude wins. 02.Add 300 feet to the score if you catch the rocket. 01.Tyler's rocket, the Silver Bullet, was launched 565 feet into the air. He caught his rocket, leaving him with 865 points 02. Garrett's rocket, the Aero dactyl, was launched 1513 feet into the air, beating Tyler even with his 300-ft bonus. He successfully caught his rocket. #NASA