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NASA's Contract with KBR: A Stellar Collaboration Continues for Intelligent Innovation!

NASA is extending its ISRDS-3 contract with KBR for two more years, focusing on intelligent systems research including machine learning and robotics at the Ames Research Center. With a shift to potentially open bidding, the extension ensures continuity while embracing new opportunities.

Jun 25

NASA's Contract with KBR: A Stellar Collaboration Continues for Intelligent Innovation!

NASA's Comfort Quest: Pioneering Air Taxi Passenger Experience

NASA is at the forefront of shaping the future of air travel with its latest initiative to study passenger comfort in air taxis. These studies, focusing on motion and vibration, aim to ensure a smooth ride that might soon become a staple in urban commuting. By leveraging advanced simulators at Armstrong and Ames Research Centers, NASA plans to share its findings with the industry, potentially revolutionizing the Advanced Air Mobility sector. Get ready to embrace the skies as the comfort factor gets an upgrade!

Jun 25

NASA's Comfort Quest: Pioneering Air Taxi Passenger Experience

NASA's Anti-Gravity Treadmill: A Game Changer for Mobility and Wellness

Discover how NASA's cutting-edge anti-gravity treadmill technology, initially developed for astronauts, is revolutionizing rehabilitation and mobility for people on Earth. From aiding injury recovery to improving accessibility for individuals with mobility impairments, this groundbreaking technology offers a promising future for home fitness and therapeutic care.

May 30

NASA's Anti-Gravity Treadmill: A Game Changer for Mobility and Wellness

NASA's Space Life Sciences Training Program 2025: Shaping Tomorrow's Innovators

Discover how NASA's Space Life Sciences Training Program at Ames Research Center offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate and aspiring graduate students. Dive into a curriculum designed to equip young minds with the skills needed for future challenges in space life sciences.

May 5

NASA's Space Life Sciences Training Program 2025: Shaping Tomorrow's Innovators

NASA Ames Soars Ahead in Vertical Lift Tech!

NASA Ames Research Center is leading the charge in revolutionizing air travel with cutting-edge vertical lift technology. By advancing research in acoustics, aeromechanics, and flight dynamics, they are setting the stage for a new era of safe, efficient, and quiet eVTOL aircraft in urban skies. Dive into how they are making flying cars a reality!

Apr 1

NASA Ames Soars Ahead in Vertical Lift Tech!

NASA Ames Awards Stellar Achievers for March 2025

NASA's Ames Research Center applauds the exceptional contributions of Jessica Kong, Josh Alwood, and Sam Kim. From managing astrobiology labs to advancing bone health in space, discover how these stars are propelling scientific innovation at NASA.

Mar 10

NASA Ames Awards Stellar Achievers for March 2025

NASA's X-66 Takes Flight in the Wind Tunnel: What You Need to Know

NASA recently conducted pivotal wind tunnel tests on the X-66 aircraft model at the Ames Research Center. Part of the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project, this experiment aims to usher in a new era of aviation with a focus on efficiency and reduced emissions. Discover how this test is setting the stage for next-gen aircraft design.

Feb 7

NASA's X-66 Takes Flight in the Wind Tunnel: What You Need to Know

NASA Unveils Cutting-Edge Firefighting Tech—Aims to Outpace Wildfire Devastation with Drones and Data

NASA is revolutionizing wildfire management under the leadership of aeronautics researcher Kathryn Chapman, utilizing cutting-edge drone technology to enhance firefighting strategies. This exciting initiative is backed by Chapman's personal motivation from witnessing Southern California wildfires, and aims to integrate drone systems for real-time monitoring, radar imagery, and satellite data to effectively combat fires. Discover the impact of this innovative approach and how it's set to transform wildfire response globally.

Feb 5

NASA Unveils Cutting-Edge Firefighting Tech—Aims to Outpace Wildfire Devastation with Drones and Data

NASA's New Mars 'Chopper' Takes Flight in Concept: Meet the SUV-sized Martian Drone

NASA has revealed an exciting new concept in Martian exploration — the Mars Chopper, a drone significantly larger and more advanced than its predecessor, the Ingenuity helicopter. With a payload capacity of 5 kg and a 3 km range, this SUV-sized chopper is designed to explore terrain too dangerous for rovers, carrying out imaging and scientific analysis tasks. This innovative design promises a thrilling leap forward in our understanding of the Red Planet.

Jan 3

NASA's New Mars 'Chopper' Takes Flight in Concept: Meet the SUV-sized Martian Drone

NASA's Next-Gen Mars Chopper: The Future of Martian Exploration

Building on the success of the Ingenuity helicopter, NASA is developing the Mars Chopper, a larger and more advanced helicopter designed for long-range flights and scientific exploration on the Red Planet. With a payload capacity of up to 5 kg, six rotors, and an impressive 3 km flight range, the Mars Chopper will carry scientific instruments to aid future missions. Developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Ames Research Center, this technological marvel is set to revolutionize how we explore Mars.

Jan 3

NASA's Next-Gen Mars Chopper: The Future of Martian Exploration