NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, a telescope that has tracked gamma-ray bursts and other high-energy cosmic events for more than two decades, is losing altitude faster than planned. The agency ...

Kurt “Spuds” Vogel, NASA associate administrator for space technology, said in April the community input on space technology shortfalls will help the agency prioritize investments in them. Credit: ...

A new type of gamma-ray sensor developed by NASA, called AstroPix, will take part in a robotic arm demonstration on the ...

A NASA technology experiment on the International Space Station completed its first laser link with an in-orbit laser relay system on Dec. 5, 2023. Together, they complete NASA's first two-way, end-to ...

A NASA-developed wireless sensor technology that is damage tolerant and requires no electrical connections was selected by R&D Magazine as one of the year’s 100 most innovative ideas. Developed by ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration was established in 1958, an evolution of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, ...

Consisting of 99% air, aerogel is the world's lightest solid. This unique material has found purpose in several forms—from NASA missions to high fashion. Driven by the desire to create a 3D cloud, ...

NASA is collaborating with the organization FedTech to launch a climate-focused NASA FedTech Startup Studio to help commercialize the use of NASA climate-related technology for public benefit, ...

One grant would support the development of a lunar power distribution system. (NASA Illustration) NASA’s latest round of small-business grants will support aerospace-related technologies ranging from ...

This study will review the critical facilities, workforce, and technology needed to achieve NASA’s long-term strategic goals and mission objectives. The Committee will consider NASA's mission ...