NASA – Learn Aerospace http://learnaero.space Advancing today's youth through all things aerospace Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:16:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 http://learnaero.space/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cropped-favicon-non-trans-e1466259323349-32x32.png NASA – Learn Aerospace http://learnaero.space 32 32 116673269 November Supermoon a Spectacular Sight | NASA http://learnaero.space/november-supermoon-a-spectacular-sight-nasa/ Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:09:17 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=332

The Nov. 14, 2016, supermoon is the closest the moon will be to Earth since 1948.

Source: November Supermoon a Spectacular Sight | NASA

]]> 332 Exoplanet Exploration: Planets Beyond our Solar System: NASA space telescopes pinpoint elusive brown dwarf http://learnaero.space/exoplanet-exploration-planets-beyond-our-solar-system-nasa-space-telescopes-pinpoint-elusive-brown-dwarf/ Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:01:52 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=328 Source: Exoplanet Exploration: Planets Beyond our Solar System: NASA space telescopes pinpoint elusive brown dwarf

]]> 328 World’s Largest Solid Rocket Booster Test! http://learnaero.space/worlds-largest-solid-rocket-booster-test/ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 23:08:23 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=313 Did you get to see the final test of the solid rocket booster motor for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)?  If not, it was a very exciting site to see – you can find a replay of the test here.  At the end of the video you have the chance to get a glimpse into what the scientists are doing with this test – listen to see if you hear what they are collecting as part of the test, what will happen after the booster is ignited, and what their next steps are as part of this test.  Also get a quick behind the scenes view of a few of the many people that contributed to building the booster and performing the test!

So what did we see, and why is this a big deal?

During the test we witnessed the 5-segment qualification motor-2, QM-2, testing the burn of a chilled propellant, a new nozzle, and improved insulation.  Before we get into the details of this QM-2, let’s take a look at “Boosters 101” by NASA:

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Now that you know a bit more about SLS boosters, here are some cool facts about QM-2:

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This is a big deal test because it is bringing us closer to deep space exploration.  What does that mean?!? Deep space exploration means launching astronauts beyond Earth’s gravitational pull, first to asteroids then to other planets like Mars.  The SLS will also bring about the opportunities to launch missions with payloads to planets further out in our solar system like Saturn and Jupiter.  This is an exciting time in next generation space exploration!

Not only are we having to develop bigger and stronger boosters, but all the things that are necessary to maintain life while our astronauts are in space for lengthy periods of time.  Many new technologies are currently being developed to support this mission, and new research is being performed to understand the impact of a microgravity environment on our bodies.  Some exploration around NASA’s pages will show you more about this program, and all the people, careers, inventions and more that are going to get us to Mars!

]]> 313 NASA TV – Watch Live! http://learnaero.space/nasa-tv-watch-live/ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 03:42:18 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=243 Wonder what’s going on around NASA these days?  Check out their live education streaming to see fascinating things they are doing and catch glimpses of what the astronauts are up to.  One of the many NASA TV channels, the education streaming offers regularly scheduled programming where you can learn about the latest missions, our astronauts that are orbiting Earth, experiments they are performing, get a chance to see those who are working in mission control, as well as many other educational activities!

 

]]> 243 Careers at NASA http://learnaero.space/careers-at-nasa/ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 03:33:27 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=239 Do you have dreams of working for NASA one day?  Have you ever wondered what kind of jobs there are at NASA?  See the NASA Occupations site to explore the various kinds of jobs there are at NASA – you will most likely be able to find what you love to do!

While you are there see their Student Pathways Program for information on opportunities for students and recent graduates to be considered for federal employment.

]]> 239 Sign Up for a NASA Mentor – 5 Week Summer Program http://learnaero.space/sign-up-for-a-nasa-mentor-5-week-summer-program/ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 03:08:22 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=235 Kids in grades 5-8 have an awesome opportunity to sign up for a 5 week virtual mentoring project with a mentor from NASA!  This exciting program allows kids to choose projects they are interested in learning about, and then walking through each one with a mentor.  How cool is that?!?  This is a great opportunity to not only meet someone who works at NASA, but have some STEM fun over the summer.

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