NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

Today at?#NASAMarshall?and around the United States, we remember and honor all those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, in honor of Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance.?

It's #NationalReadABookDay! ? Dive into deep space exploration today and read our "Hooray for SLS!" children's book. In this story, NASA introduces the youngest of the #ArtemisGeneration to the agency’s mighty SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, which is designed to launch astronauts and heavy payloads from Earth to the Moon and eventually Mars. ? Ready to turn some pages? Learn more here >> https://lnkd.in/eXSWHcjM

As hurricane season peaks, learn how our NASA SPoRT scientists at #NASAMarshall use satellite data like lightning, sea surface temperature, and Dust RGB to revolutionize storm tracking and prediction >> https://lnkd.in/ezA8caWd

Happy #LaborDay from all of us at #NASAMarshall! We're incredibly grateful for our workforce and their efforts as we aim to explore the unknown and push the boundaries of what's possible - from Earth to the Moon to Mars and beyond. We wish you a safe and restful holiday!

Let's take 5 with April Hargrave ? April Hargrave is the manager of Program, Planning, and Control (PP&C) in the Human Exploration Development and Operations (HEDO) Office at #NASAMarshall. Q: What excites you most about the future of human space exploration, or your NASA work, and your team’s role it? A: What excites me the most are the advancements we are making in human health and exploration. I’ve had close relatives suffer from diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and heart disease. I hope to see in the near future outcomes of human research on the International Space Station and the Moon that lead to medical and technological advancements, resulting in slowing the progression and eventually eliminating these diseases. Our team enables our missions by providing planning, integration, and support across our organization. Q: What has been the proudest moment of your career and why? A: Being able to mentor others throughout my career and watching them achieve success. Being in a position to recognize potential in others and encourage them to stretch and take risks in their careers, I find it very rewarding, especially after they have moved on that I’m able to still observe the growth and development they’ve experienced and to know I made a contribution.

On Aug. 26, 1999, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory opened its powerful telescopic eye in orbit and captured its first images. These observations were far more detailed than anything seen by previous X-ray telescopes. However, those revelations came as no surprise to Chandra project scientist Martin Weisskopf, who led Chandra’s development at #NASAMarshall. Weisskopf is now an emeritus researcher after retiring from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration in 2022. He said the work remains as stimulating now as it was 25 years ago, waiting breathlessly for more images. Read more about Chandra's "first light" images and the team at Marshall that was there to experience it >> https://lnkd.in/erbk6zn3

Last Friday, Aug. 23, retired NASA astronaut Eileen Collins helped celebrate 25 years of NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory as she recounted her experience as the commander of STS-93. As the first woman to command a space shuttle mission, Collins made history on the journey that deployed the iconic space telescope. Collins was joined in a panel at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center by other key players who contributed to the creation and management of Chandra at #NASAMarshall. Retired NASA astronaut Cady Coleman, who served as a mission specialist on STS-93, joined the event virtually to recall her role in deploying Chandra. Hear more from our team in this new video as we celebrate #Chandra25 >> https://lnkd.in/e6CWSMbj

Shape the Future of Space with NASA: Share Your Insights on our LEO Microgravity Strategy! As we embark on a new chapter in space exploration, NASA is excited to announce the release of our draft Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy. This agency-level initiative represents a critical moment in our journey to advance human presence and research in low Earth orbit, and we need your voice in shaping its future. From the earliest days of human spaceflight, NASA’s missions have been driven by a commitment to exploration, discovery, and innovation. Today, as the landscape of space exploration evolves with new commercial platforms and international partnerships, we face a critical question: What should our goals and objectives be to harness the full potential of microgravity research for humanity's benefit? Our draft strategy outlines 42 key areas across six main areas: Science, Exploration-Enabling Research and Technology Development, Commercial Low Earth Orbit Infrastructure, Operations, International Cooperation, and Workforce and Engagement. We are seeking feedback from U.S. industry, academia, international partners, and the broader community to refine our strategy. Your insights are invaluable in ensuring our objectives align with both industry and international goals. We invite you to share your comments and perspectives by September 27. You can submit your feedback here: https://lnkd.in/eUZk8H9A As we continue to explore the frontiers of space, your input will help us chart a course that maximizes the benefits of microgravity research and fosters a collaborative, innovative space environment. Let’s work together to shape the future of space exploration!

Roger Baird has been selected as associate director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, Baird will lead the execution and integration of #NASAMarshall’s business operations, mission support enterprise functions, and budget management. In addition, he will be a senior adviser in advancing the direction of the center’s future. Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/eEEsNiwd

Have you signed up for "Intro to Flying Spacecraft" this semester? ?? At the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP), students at the University of Colorado, Boulder, can train to become command controllers, working directly with our #NASAIXPE spacecraft! They schedule contacts with ground stations to downlink data, schedule observations of scientific and calibration targets, and generate the files necessary to translate scientific operations into spacecraft actions. Meet those students >> https://lnkd.in/d_mYXHvs