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DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSIO...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE DISCUSSES THE STATE OF NASA'S SCIENCE PROGRAM WITH EMPLOYEES IN THE ... More

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSIO...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE DISCUSSES THE STATE OF NASA'S SCIENCE PROGRAM WITH EMPLOYEES IN THE ... More

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSIO...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE DISCUSSES THE STATE OF NASA'S SCIENCE PROGRAM WITH EMPLOYEES IN THE ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  NASA Test Director Ted Mosteller (right) briefs the media about Firing Room 4 (FR4), which has been undergoing renovations for two years. FR4 is now designated the primary firing room for all remaining shuttle launches, and will also be used daily to manage operations in the Orbiter Processing Facilities and for integrated processing for the shuttle. The firing room now includes sound-suppressing walls and floors, new humidity control, fire-suppression systems and consoles, support tables with  computer stations, communication systems and laptop computer ports.  FR 4 also has power and computer network connections and a newly  improved Checkout, Control and Monitor Subsystem. The renovation is part of the Launch Processing System Extended  Survivability Project that began in 2003. United Space Alliance's Launch Processing System directorate managed the FR 4 project for NASA. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-06pd1202

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Test Director Ted Mosteller (right)...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Test Director Ted Mosteller (right) briefs the media about Firing Room 4 (FR4), which has been undergoing renovations for two years. FR4 is now designated the primary firing r... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Orbiter Processing Facility, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney (second from right) and family get a close look at the orbiter Atlantis on a personal tour guided by Scott Thurston, Crew Exploration Vehicle manager in the Shuttle Processing Directorate. Thurston previously was the NASA flow director for Atlantis. To the right of Cheney is Shana Dale, NASA deputy administrator. Cheney flew in to view the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1347

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, U.S....

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney (second from right) and family get a close look at the orbiter Atlantis on a personal tour guided by Scott Thurs... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Center Director Bill Parsons introduces himself to media in the NASA News Center Auditorium. Parsons took over the helm of the Kennedy Space Center on Jan. 4 as the ninth director, succeeding James W. Kennedy, who is retiring from the agency. Parsons had served as deputy director under Kennedy during 2006.  In 1990, Parsons joined the NASA team at Kennedy Space Center as a launch site support manager in the Shuttle Operations Directorate. He also worked as an executive management intern and later as the shuttle flow director of the Shuttle Operations Directorate at Kennedy. In 1996, he became manager of the Space Station Hardware Integration Office at Kennedy. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd0041

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Bill Parsons introduces...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Bill Parsons introduces himself to media in the NASA News Center Auditorium. Parsons took over the helm of the Kennedy Space Center on Jan. 4 as the ninth director... More

U.S. Army LT. GEN. Ray Odierno (left), Commander, Multi-National Corps ' Iraq, meets with officials from the Iraqi National Police and Civil Defense Directorate at the New Baghdad Joint Security Station, in Baghdad, Iraq, on Feb. 28, 2007, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by SGT. Curt Cashour) (Released)

U.S. Army LT. GEN. Ray Odierno (left), Commander, Multi-National Corps...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Curt Cashour, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Alan Stern, Associate Administrator of the Science Mission Directorate HQ addressing Ames staff ARC-2007-ACD07-0156-006

Alan Stern, Associate Administrator of the Science Mission Directorate...

Alan Stern, Associate Administrator of the Science Mission Directorate HQ addressing Ames staff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --  From the podium, Douglas  Comstock, director of NASA's Innovative Partnership Program, moderates a panel presenting the topic “Unleashing the Power of Technology and Creativity”  during NASA’s Future Forum in Miami.  Others on the panel are (left to right), Steve Kohler, president and CEO of Space Florida; Manny Mencia Sr., vice president for international trade and business development of Enterprise Florida; Jean Michel Caffin, managing partner of Axis Americas and Beacon Council Executive Cabinet; and Tom Krug, associate and senior engineer with Geosyntec Consultants.  The forum focused on how space exploration benefits Florida's economy. The event, which included presentations and panels, was held at the University of Miami's BankUnited Center.  Among those participating were NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale, astronaut Carl Walz, director of the Advanced Capabilities Division in NASA's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, and Russell Romanella, director, International Space Station and Spacecraft Processing.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0980

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From the podium, Douglas Comstock, director ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From the podium, Douglas Comstock, director of NASA's Innovative Partnership Program, moderates a panel presenting the topic “Unleashing the Power of Technology and Creativity” during... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --  NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale (at the podium) gives the keynote address during a Future Forum in Miami. The forum, which focused on how space exploration benefits Florida's economy, was held at the University of Miami's BankUnited Center and included presentations and panels.  Among those participating were NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale, astronaut Carl Walz, director of the Advanced Capabilities Division in NASA's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, and Russell Romanella, director, International Space Station and Spacecraft Processing.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0977

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale (at the ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale (at the podium) gives the keynote address during a Future Forum in Miami. The forum, which focused on how space exploration benefits Florida's econo... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 6, 2008 -- Acting Louisiana Transitional Recovery Office (LATRO) Director Tony Russell and Disaster Assistance Directorate Assistant Administrator Beth Zimmerman talk with Deputy Environmental Section Chief Cynthia Teeter as they tour the New Orleans office. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 6, 2008 -- Acting L...

The original database describes this as: Title: Zimmerman Louisiana Transitional Recovery Office Tour Production Date: 06/06/2008 Caption: New Orleans, La. , June 6, 2008 -- Acting Louisiana Transitional Rec... More

Washington, DC, August 28, 2008 --  FEMA Deputy Administrator, Harvey E. Johnson, Jr. (L- yellow tie) and FEMA Assistant Administrator/Disaster Operations Directorate, Glenn Cannon, chair a national Video Teleconference (VTC) with local, state and federal partners updating possible response/recovery actions to the projected impact area of Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Hannah. The VTC takes place daily at the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) within FEMA Headquarters.  Barry Bahler/FEMA

Washington, DC, August 28, 2008 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator, Harvey ...

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Supersonic Aircraft Model  The window in the sidewall of the 8- by 6-foot supersonic wind tunnel at NASA's Glenn Research Center shows a 1.79 percent scale model of a future concept supersonic aircraft built by The Boeing Company. In recent tests, researchers evaluated the performance of air inlets mounted on top of the model to see how changing the amount of airflow at supersonic speeds through the inlet affected performance. The inlet on the pilot's right side (top inlet in this side view) is larger because it contains a remote-controlled device through which the flow of air could be changed.  The work is part of ongoing research in NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate to address the challenges of making future supersonic flight over land possible. Researchers are testing overall vehicle design and performance options to reduce emissions and noise, and identifying whether the volume of sonic booms can be reduced to a level that leads to a reversal of the current ruling that prohibits commercial supersonic flight over land.  Image Credit: NASA/Quentin Schwinn GRC-2013-C-01168

Supersonic Aircraft Model The window in the sidewall of the 8- by 6-f...

Supersonic Aircraft Model The window in the sidewall of the 8- by 6-foot supersonic wind tunnel at NASA's Glenn Research Center shows a 1.79 percent scale model of a future concept supersonic aircraft built by... More

Washington, D. C. , July 9, 2009 -- Newly appointed Disaster Assistance Directorate (DAD) Director Elizabeth Zimmerman speaking to a full auditorium filled with DAD team members in Washington and via teleconference regional DAD teams across the country - flanked by DAD leadership members James Walke (L) and Curtis Carleton (r).  Mike Moore/FEMA

Washington, D. C. , July 9, 2009 -- Newly appointed Disaster Assistanc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Director Elizabeth Zimmerman addresses an all hands meeting in Washington, D.C. Production Date: 07/09/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , July 9, 2009 -- Newly ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the "Lunarena" at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a remote controlled or autonomous excavator, called a lunabot.          Thirty-six teams of undergraduate and graduate students from the United States, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia and India will participate in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition May 26 - 28 at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The competition is designed to engage and retain students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Teams will maneuver their remote controlled or autonomous excavators, called lunabots, in about 60 tons of ultra-fine simulated lunar soil, called BP-1. The competition is an Exploration Systems Mission Directorate project managed by Kennedy's Education Division. The event also provides a competitive environment that could result in innovative ideas and solutions for NASA's future excavation of the moon. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2011-3958

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the "Lunarena" at the Kennedy Space Cen...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the "Lunarena" at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a remote controlled or autonomous excavator, called a lunabot. Thirty-six teams of undergraduate and graduat... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students prepare their remote controlled or autonomous excavator, called a lunabot, in a tent next to the "Lunarena" at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.            Thirty-six teams of undergraduate and graduate students from the United States, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia and India will participate in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition May 26 - 28 at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The competition is designed to engage and retain students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Teams will maneuver their remote controlled or autonomous excavators, called lunabots, in about 60 tons of ultra-fine simulated lunar soil, called BP-1. The competition is an Exploration Systems Mission Directorate project managed by Kennedy's Education Division. The event also provides a competitive environment that could result in innovative ideas and solutions for NASA's future excavation of the moon. Photo credit: NASA/Frankie Martin KSC-2011-4001

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students prepare their remote contr...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students prepare their remote controlled or autonomous excavator, called a lunabot, in a tent next to the "Lunarena" at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Th... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the "Lunarena" at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor in Florida, university students maneuver their remote controlled or autonomous excavators, called lunabots, in a "sand box" of ultra-fine simulated lunar soil during NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining Competition.            Thirty-six teams of undergraduate and graduate students from the United States, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia and India will participate in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition May 26 - 28 at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The competition is designed to engage and retain students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Teams will maneuver their remote controlled or autonomous excavators, called lunabots, in about 60 tons of ultra-fine simulated lunar soil, called BP-1. The competition is an Exploration Systems Mission Directorate project managed by Kennedy's Education Division. The event also provides a competitive environment that could result in innovative ideas and solutions for NASA's future excavation of the moon. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2011-4018

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the "Lunarena" at the Kennedy Space Cen...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the "Lunarena" at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor in Florida, university students maneuver their remote controlled or autonomous excavators, called lunabots, in a "sand box" of u... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center, Kennedy Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to university students at the award ceremony for NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining Competition.        Thirty-six teams of undergraduate and graduate students from the United States, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia and India participated in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition May 26 - 28 at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The competition is designed to engage and retain students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Teams will maneuver their remote controlled or autonomous excavators, called lunabots, in about 60 tons of ultra-fine simulated lunar soil, called BP-1. The competition is an Exploration Systems Mission Directorate project managed by Kennedy's Education Division. The event also provides a competitive environment that could result in innovative ideas and solutions for NASA's future excavation of the moon. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2011-4169

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center, Kennedy Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to university students at the award ceremony for NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining C... More

San Francisco, Calif. , June 21, 2011 -- FEMA Assistant Administrator for the Grant Programs Directorate Elizabeth Harman takes time from her schedule at the 5th annual National Urban Areas Security Conference for Homeland Security in San Francisco to approve Emergency Management Performance Grants to keep money flowing to the states.  FEMA has approved more than $39 million in EMPG grants to five states in the past few days to help with the all hazards emergency preparedness programs to protect life and property.

San Francisco, Calif. , June 21, 2011 -- FEMA Assistant Administrator ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Elizabeth Harman at UASI Conference Production Date: 06/21/2011 Caption: San Francisco, Calif. , June 21, 2011 -- FEMA Assistant Administrator for the Grant Pr... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media were briefed about updates to aeronautics research at NASA. Seen here are NASA Public Affairs Officer Beth Dickey, Edgar G. Waggoner, director of the Integrated Systems Research Program Office, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate and John Cavolowsky, director of the Airspace Systems Program Office, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. Photo credit: NASA/Frankie Martin KSC-2011-5054

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media were briefed about updates to aeronautics research at NASA. Seen here are NASA Public Affairs Officer Beth D... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Ed Weiler, NASA associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, participates in the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) prelaunch news conference in the NASA Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. GRAIL is scheduled to launch Sept. 8 aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.    GRAIL will fly twin spacecraft in tandem around the moon to precisely measure and map variations in the moon's gravitational field. The mission will provide the most accurate global gravity field to date for any planet, including Earth. This detailed information will reveal differences in the density of the moon's crust and mantle and will help answer fundamental questions about the moon's internal structure, thermal evolution, and history of collisions with asteroids. The aim is to map the moon's gravity field so completely that future moon vehicles can safely navigate anywhere on the moon’s surface. For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/grail. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-6749

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Ed Weiler, NASA associate administrator, Scienc...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Ed Weiler, NASA associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, participates in the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) prelaunch news conference in the NASA Press Site... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a color guard brings the U.S. Flag and NASA flag forward during the opening ceremony for NASA’s Lunabotics Mining Competition.    The mining competition is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Education Office for the agency’s Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. Undergraduate and graduate students from more than 50 universities and colleges in the U.S. and other countries use their remote-controlled Lunabots to maneuver and dig in a supersized sandbox filled with a crushed material that has characteristics similar to lunar soil. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/lunabotics. Photo credit: NASA/Frankie Martin KSC-2012-2973

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a color guard brings the U.S. Flag and NASA flag forward during the opening ceremony for NASA’s Lunabotics Mining Competition. ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, college students from the ITT Technical Institute in Henderson, Nev., make last minute adjustments to their custom lunabot, Moon Shredder, for NASA’s Lunabotics Mining Competition.    The mining competition is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Education Office for the agency’s Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. Undergraduate and graduate students from more than 50 universities and colleges in the U.S. and other countries use their remote-controlled Lunabots to maneuver and dig in a supersized sandbox filled with a crushed material that has characteristics similar to lunar soil. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/lunabotics. Photo credit: NASA/Frankie Martin KSC-2012-2968

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, college students from the ITT Technical Institute in Henderson, Nev., make last minute adjustments to their custom lunabot, Moon... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is being transported out of its checkout building for a short trip to a launch position at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Morpheus is designed to demonstrate new green propellant propulsion systems and autonomous landing and an Autonomous Landing and Hazard Avoidance Technology, or ALHAT, system.      Checkout of the prototype lander has been ongoing at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in preparation for its first free flight. The SLF site will provide the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing. Project Morpheus is one of 20 small projects comprising the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, program in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. AES projects pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/exploration/morpheus/index.html  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2012-4108

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed veh...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is being transported out of its checkout building for a short trip to a launch position at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at th... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is being transported along the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a short trip to a launch position along the runway. Morpheus is designed to demonstrate new green propellant propulsion systems and autonomous landing and an Autonomous Landing and Hazard Avoidance Technology, or ALHAT, system.      Checkout of the prototype lander has been ongoing at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in preparation for its first free flight. The SLF site will provide the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing. Project Morpheus is one of 20 small projects comprising the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, program in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. AES projects pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/exploration/morpheus/index.html  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2012-4112

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed veh...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is being transported along the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a short trip to a launch p... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A crane is being used to set up NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, at its launch position along the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Morpheus is designed to demonstrate new green propellant propulsion systems and autonomous landing and an Autonomous Landing and Hazard Avoidance Technology, or ALHAT, system.      Checkout of the prototype lander has been ongoing at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in preparation for its first free flight. The SLF site will provide the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing. Project Morpheus is one of 20 small projects comprising the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, program in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. AES projects pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/exploration/morpheus/index.html  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2012-4118

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A crane is being used to set up NASA's Morpheus...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A crane is being used to set up NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, at its launch position along the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at the Kennedy Space ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Greg Williams, deputy associate administrator of NASA's Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, addresses agency social media followers on the first day of activities of a NASA Social revolving around NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-K mission.    NASA Socials are in-person meetings for people who engage with the agency through Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and other social networks. The satellite, known as TDRS-K, is set to launch at 8:48 p.m. EST on Jan. 30 aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 on nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. About 50 followers were selected to participate in the TDRS-K prelaunch and launch activities and share them with their own fan base.  The TDRS-K spacecraft is part of the next-generation series in the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System, a constellation of space-based communication satellites providing tracking, telemetry, command and high-bandwidth data return services. For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/tdrs/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2013-1247

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Gre...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Greg Williams, deputy associate administrator of NASA's Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, addresses agency social media fol... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians pour concrete onto the movable launch platform for the Project Morpheus lander at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF.    Testing of the prototype lander has been ongoing at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in preparation for free flight. The SLF will provide the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus utilizes an autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, payload that will allow it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is one of 20 small projects comprising the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, program in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. AES projects pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/exploration/morpheus/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2013-3152

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, tech...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians pour concrete onto the movable launch platform for the Project Morpheus lander at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility, or ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers enlist a crane to load the movable launch platform for the Project Morpheus lander onto a flatbed truck for its move from the midfield to the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF.      Testing of the prototype lander has been ongoing at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in preparation for free flight. The lander is scheduled for delivery to Kennedy in October. The SLF will provide the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus utilizes an autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, payload that will allow it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst obstacles during its descent. Project Morpheus is one of 20 small projects comprising the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, program in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. AES projects pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/exploration/morpheus/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2013-3494

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, work...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers enlist a crane to load the movable launch platform for the Project Morpheus lander onto a flatbed truck for its move from the midfield t... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Workers install a flame deflector at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the Project Morpheus lander. The site is adjacent to a hazard field created to support the project at the north end of the SLF. Testing of the prototype lander has been ongoing at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in preparation for a free flight at Kennedy later this year. The SLF will provide the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid.         Morpheus utilizes an autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, payload that will allow it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst obstacles during its descent. Project Morpheus is one of 20 small projects comprising the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, program in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. AES projects pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/exploration/morpheus/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2013-3507

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Workers install a flame deflector at the Shuttl...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Workers install a flame deflector at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the Project Morpheus lander. The site is adjacent to a hazard fiel... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a news conference at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, officials outlined the agency’s plans for future human spaceflight, including and expedition to Mars. Participating in the briefing was John Grunsfeld, NASA associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate. The briefing took place the day prior to launch of the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN, or MAVEN, mission.        MAVEN is being prepared for its scheduled launch on Nov 18, 2013 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. Positioned in an orbit above the Red Planet, MAVEN will study the upper atmosphere of Mars in unprecedented detail. For information on the MAVEN mission, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/maven/main/index.html. For more on NASA Human Spaceflight, visit: http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/home/index.html. For information on the international Space Station, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2013-4009

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a news conference at NASA's Kennedy Spac...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a news conference at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, officials outlined the agency’s plans for future human spaceflight, including and expedition to Mars. Participating in ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Project Morpheus lander has been offloaded from a flatbed truck and sits inside a protective crate inside a support building at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF. Testing of the prototype lander has been ongoing at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in preparation for free flight testing at Kennedy.    The SLF will provide the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus utilizes an autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, payload that will allow it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is one of 20 small projects comprising the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, program in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. AES projects pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/exploration/morpheus/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2013-4114

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Project Morpheus lander has been offloaded from a flatbed truck and sits inside a protective crate inside a support building at the Shuttle... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander is positioned at the midfield of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare it for a dress rehearsal of a tethered flight test. The lander will be transported to a launch platform at the north end of the landing facility. Testing of the prototype lander was performed at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in preparation for tethered and free flight testing at Kennedy.    The landing facility will provide the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus utilizes an autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, payload that will allow it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The efforts in AES pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2013-4223

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander is positi...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander is positioned at the midfield of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare it for a dress rehearsal of a teth... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first free flight of the Project Morpheus prototype lander was conducted at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Smoke filled the air as the engine fired and the Morpheus lander launched from the ground over a flame trench. During the 54-second test, it ascended approximately 50 feet, and hovered for about 15 seconds. The lander then flew forward and landed on its pad about 23 feet from the launch point. Testing of the prototype lander was performed at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in preparation for tethered and free flight testing at Kennedy. Project Morpheus integrates NASA’s automated landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, with an engine that runs on liquid oxygen and methane, or green propellants, into a fully-operational lander that could deliver cargo to asteroids and other planetary surfaces.    The landing facility will provide the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus’ ALHAT payload allows it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The efforts in AES pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2013-4328

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first free flight of the Project Morpheus p...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first free flight of the Project Morpheus prototype lander was conducted at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Smoke filled the air as the engine ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first free flight of the Project Morpheus prototype lander was conducted at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Smoke fills the air as the engine fires and the Morpheus lander launched from the ground over a flame trench. During the 54-second test, it ascended approximately 50 feet, and hovered for about 15 seconds. The lander then flew forward and landed on its pad about 23 feet from the launch point. Testing of the prototype lander was performed at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in preparation for tethered and free flight testing at Kennedy. Project Morpheus integrates NASA’s automated landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, with an engine that runs on liquid oxygen and methane, or green propellants, into a fully-operational lander that could deliver cargo to asteroids and other planetary surfaces.    The landing facility will provide the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus’ ALHAT payload allows it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The efforts in AES pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2013-4323

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first free flight of the Project Morpheus p...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first free flight of the Project Morpheus prototype lander was conducted at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Smoke fills the air as the engine f... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Robert Salonen, business development director with the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast, speaks during an Open House event at Hangar N at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of PaR Systems' partnership with Kennedy Space Center. Under a 15-year lease agreement, PaR Systems is utilizing Hangar N and its unique nondestructive testing equipment.     The partnership agreement was established by Kennedy's Center Planning and Development Directorate. The agreement is just one example of the types of partnerships that Kennedy is seeking to create a multi-user spaceport.  Photo credit: NASA/Cory Huston KSC-2014-1938

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Robert Salonen, business development director w...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Robert Salonen, business development director with the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast, speaks during an Open House event at Hangar N at Cape Canaveral Air Force ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for its sixth free flight test from a launch pad at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 82-second test began at 11:32 a.m. EST with the Morpheus lander launching from the ground over a flame trench and ascending to 465 feet. The lander flew forward, covering 633 feet while performing a 55-foot divert to emulate a hazard avoidance maneuver before descending and landing on a dedicated pad inside the automated landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, hazard field. Morpheus landed 10 inches west of its intended target. Project Morpheus tests NASA’s ALHAT and an engine that runs on liquid oxygen and methane, or green propellants, into a fully-operational lander that could deliver cargo to other planetary surfaces.    The landing facility provides the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus’ ALHAT payload allows it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The efforts in AES pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov/.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-1603

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare the Project M...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for its sixth free flight test from a launch pad at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander soars high during a free flight test at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 96-second test began at 4:21 p.m. EDT with the Morpheus lander launching from the ground over the flame trench at a new launch site and ascending more than 800 feet at a peak speed of 36 mph. The vehicle with its recently installed autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, sensors surveyed the hazard field to determine safe landing sites. Morpheus then flew forward and downward covering 1,300 feet while performing a 78-foot divert to simulate a hazard avoidance maneuver. The lander descended and landed on a dedicated pad inside the ALHAT field. Project Morpheus tests NASA’s ALHAT, and an engine that runs on liquid oxygen and methane, or green propellants, into a fully-operational lander that could deliver cargo to other planetary surfaces.    The landing facility provides the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus’ ALHAT payload allows it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The efforts in AES pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov/.  Photo credit: NASA/Frankie Martin KSC-2014-1947

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander soars ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander soars high during a free flight test at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 96-second tes... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander soars high during a free flight test at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 96-second test began at 4:21 p.m. EDT with the Morpheus lander launching from the ground over the flame trench at a new launch site and ascending more than 800 feet at a peak speed of 36 mph. The vehicle with its recently installed autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, sensors surveyed the hazard field to determine safe landing sites. Morpheus then flew forward and downward covering 1,300 feet while performing a 78-foot divert to simulate a hazard avoidance maneuver. The lander descended and landed on a dedicated pad inside the ALHAT field. Project Morpheus tests NASA’s ALHAT, and an engine that runs on liquid oxygen and methane, or green propellants, into a fully-operational lander that could deliver cargo to other planetary surfaces.    The landing facility provides the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus’ ALHAT payload allows it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The efforts in AES pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov/.  Photo credit: NASA/Frankie Martin KSC-2014-1948

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander soars ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander soars high during a free flight test at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 96-second tes... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander begins to lift off on a free-flight test from a new launch pad at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 98-second test began at 3:20 p.m. EDT with the Morpheus lander launching from the ground over a flame trench and ascending more than 800 feet at a peak speed of 36 mph. The vehicle, with its recently installed autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology ALHAT sensors, surveyed the hazard field to determine safe landing sites. Morpheus then flew forward and downward covering approximately 1300 feet while performing a 78-foot divert to simulate a hazard avoidance maneuver. The lander then descended and landed on a dedicated pad inside the autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology hazard field. Project Morpheus tests NASA’s ALHAT and an engine that runs on liquid oxygen and methane, which are green propellants. These new capabilities could be used in future efforts to deliver cargo to planetary surfaces.     The landing facility provides the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus’ ALHAT payload allows it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The efforts in AES pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov/.  Photo credit: NASA/Chris Chamberland KSC-2014-2285

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander begins...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander begins to lift off on a free-flight test from a new launch pad at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians check the systems on NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander in preparation for a free-flight test from a new launch pad at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 98-second test began at 3:20 p.m. EDT with the Morpheus lander launching from the ground over a flame trench and ascending more than 800 feet at a peak speed of 36 mph. The vehicle, with its recently installed autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology ALHAT sensors, surveyed the hazard field to determine safe landing sites. Morpheus then flew forward and downward covering approximately 1300 feet while performing a 78-foot divert to simulate a hazard avoidance maneuver. The lander then descended and landed on a dedicated pad inside the autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology hazard field. Project Morpheus tests NASA’s ALHAT and an engine that runs on liquid oxygen and methane, which are green propellants. These new capabilities could be used in future efforts to deliver cargo to planetary surfaces.      The landing facility provides the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus’ ALHAT payload allows it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The efforts in AES pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov/.  Photo credit: NASA/Daniel Casper KSC-2014-2277

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians check the systems on NASA's Project...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians check the systems on NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander in preparation for a free-flight test from a new launch pad at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at N... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Modifications continue on the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, or MPPF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Inside the MPPF annex building, construction workers are converting the building to a ground support equipment storage area and work area. The pipes overhead are part of the Environmental Control System.    Kennedy's Center Operations Directorate is overseeing upgrades to the MPPF for the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program. The extensive upgrades and modernizations will support processing of Orion spacecraft for NASA's exploration missions. The 19,647-square-foot building, originally constructed in 1995, primarily will be used for Orion hypergolic fueling, ammonia servicing and high-pressure gas servicing and checkout before being transported to the Vehicle Assembly Building for integration with the Space Launch System. Photo credit: NASA/Daniel Casper KSC-2014-2294

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Modifications continue on the Multi-Payload Pro...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Modifications continue on the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, or MPPF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Inside the MPPF annex building, construction workers are converting th... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – College team members, dressed in protective suits, prepare their robot for a trial run at NASA’s Robotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. More than 35 teams from around the U.S. have designed and built remote-controlled robots for the mining competition.    The competition is a NASA Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate project designed to engage and retain students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, fields by expanding opportunities for student research and design. Teams use their remote-controlled robotics to maneuver and dig in a supersized sandbox filled with a crushed material that has characteristics similar to Martian soil. The objective of the challenge is to see which team’s robot can collect and move the most regolith within a specified amount of time. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/nasarmc. Photo credit: NASA/Ben Smegelsky KSC-2014-2614

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – College team members, dressed in protective sui...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – College team members, dressed in protective suits, prepare their robot for a trial run at NASA’s Robotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. More t... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Brian Roth, with Caterpillar, speaks to the college and university teams during the opening ceremony of NASA’s 2014 Robotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. More than 35 teams from around the U.S. have designed and built remote-controlled robots for the mining competition.    The competition is a NASA Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate project designed to engage and retain students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, fields by expanding opportunities for student research and design. Teams use their remote-controlled robotics to maneuver and dig in a supersized sandbox filled with a crushed material that has characteristics similar to Martian soil. The objective of the challenge is to see which team’s robot can collect and move the most regolith within a specified amount of time. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/nasarmc. Photo credit: NASA/Frankie Martin KSC-2014-2631

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Brian Roth, with Caterpillar, speaks to the col...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Brian Roth, with Caterpillar, speaks to the college and university teams during the opening ceremony of NASA’s 2014 Robotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The presentation and team spirit judges for NASA's 2014 Robotics Mining Competition are introduced during the opening ceremony at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Second from left, is Teresa Martinez, lead presentation judge from Kennedy's Education Office.  At far right, is Beth Smith, lead team spirit judge from Kennedy's Education Office. Behind them on the podium is Kimberley Land, event emcee from NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California. More than 35 teams from around the U.S. have designed and built remote-controlled robots for the mining competition.    The competition is a NASA Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate project designed to engage and retain students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, fields by expanding opportunities for student research and design. Teams use their remote-controlled robotics to maneuver and dig in a supersized sandbox filled with a crushed material that has characteristics similar to Martian soil. The objective of the challenge is to see which team’s robot can collect and move the most regolith within a specified amount of time. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/nasarmc. Photo credit: NASA/Frankie Martin KSC-2014-2635

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The presentation and team spirit judges for NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The presentation and team spirit judges for NASA's 2014 Robotics Mining Competition are introduced during the opening ceremony at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Seco... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A robot digs in the simulated Martian soil in the Caterpillar Mining Arena during NASA’s 2014 Robotic Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. More than 35 teams from around the U.S. have designed and built remote-controlled robots for the mining competition.     The competition is a NASA Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate project designed to engage and retain students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, fields by expanding opportunities for student research and design. Teams use their remote-controlled robotics to maneuver and dig in a supersized sandbox filled with a crushed material that has characteristics similar to Martian soil. The objective of the challenge is to see which team’s robot can collect and move the most regolith within a specified amount of time. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/nasarmc. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-2647

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A robot digs in the simulated Martian soil in t...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A robot digs in the simulated Martian soil in the Caterpillar Mining Arena during NASA’s 2014 Robotic Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. More than ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rob Mueller, lead technical expert and head judge from Kennedy Space Center's Engineering and Technology Directorate, speaks to the college and university teams during the opening ceremony of NASA’s 2014 Robotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. More than 35 teams from around the U.S. have designed and built remote-controlled robots for the mining competition.    The competition is a NASA Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate project designed to engage and retain students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, fields by expanding opportunities for student research and design. Teams use their remote-controlled robotics to maneuver and dig in a supersized sandbox filled with a crushed material that has characteristics similar to Martian soil. The objective of the challenge is to see which team’s robot can collect and move the most regolith within a specified amount of time. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/nasarmc. Photo credit: NASA/Frankie Martin KSC-2014-2633

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rob Mueller, lead technical expert and head jud...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rob Mueller, lead technical expert and head judge from Kennedy Space Center's Engineering and Technology Directorate, speaks to the college and university teams during the opening ceremon... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander performed a free-flight test from a launch pad at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 97-second test began at 2:30 p.m. EDT with the Morpheus lander launching from the ground over a flame trench and ascending more than 800 feet. The vehicle, with its recently installed autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, sensors surveyed the hazard field to determine safe landing sites. Morpheus then flew forward and downward covering approximately 1,300 feet while performing a 78-foot divert to simulate a hazard avoidance maneuver. The lander descended and landed on a dedicated pad inside the ALHAT hazard field. Project Morpheus tests NASA’s ALHAT and an engine that runs on liquid oxygen and methane, which are green propellants. These new capabilities could be used in future efforts to deliver cargo to planetary surfaces.      The landing facility provides the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus’ ALHAT payload allows it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The efforts in AES pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov/. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-2666

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander perfor...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander performed a free-flight test from a launch pad at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 97-... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first free-flight test of NASA's Morpheus prototype lander was conducted at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 98-second test began at 10:02 p.m. EDT with the Morpheus lander launching from the ground over a flame trench and ascending more than 800 feet. The vehicle, with its autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT sensors, surveyed the hazard field to determine safe landing sites. Morpheus then flew forward and downward covering approximately 1,300 feet while performing a 78-foot divert to simulate a hazard avoidance maneuver. The lander then descended and landed on a dedicated pad inside the test field. Project Morpheus tests NASA’s ALHAT and an engine that runs on liquid oxygen and methane, which are green propellants. These new capabilities could be used in future efforts to deliver cargo to planetary surfaces.    The landing facility provides the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus’ ALHAT payload allows it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The efforts in AES pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov/.  Photo credit: NASA/Mike Chambers KSC-2014-2705

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first free-flight test of NASA's Morpheus ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first free-flight test of NASA's Morpheus prototype lander was conducted at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 98-second test began at 10:02 ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers in the Morpheus Control Room monitor conditions in preparation for the first free flight test at night of NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander from a launch pad at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 98-second test began at 10:02 p.m. EDT with the Morpheus lander launching from the ground over a flame trench and ascending more than 800 feet. The vehicle, with its autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT sensors, surveyed the hazard field to determine safe landing sites. Morpheus then flew forward and downward covering approximately 1,300 feet while performing a 78-foot divert to simulate a hazard avoidance maneuver. The lander then descended and landed on a dedicated pad inside the test field. Project Morpheus tests NASA’s ALHAT and an engine that runs on liquid oxygen and methane, which are green propellants. These new capabilities could be used in future efforts to deliver cargo to planetary surfaces.    The landing facility provides the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus’ ALHAT payload allows it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The efforts in AES pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov/.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-2714

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers in the Morpheus Control Room monitor...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers in the Morpheus Control Room monitor conditions in preparation for the first free flight test at night of NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander from a launch pad at the nort... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers in the Morpheus Control Room monitor NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander as it soars high on the first free flight test at night from a launch pad at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 98-second test began at 10:02 p.m. EDT with the Morpheus lander launching from the ground over a flame trench and ascending more than 800 feet. The vehicle, with its autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT sensors, surveyed the hazard field to determine safe landing sites. Morpheus then flew forward and downward covering approximately 1,300 feet while performing a 78-foot divert to simulate a hazard avoidance maneuver. The lander then descended and landed on a dedicated pad inside the test field. Project Morpheus tests NASA’s ALHAT and an engine that runs on liquid oxygen and methane, which are green propellants. These new capabilities could be used in future efforts to deliver cargo to planetary surfaces.    The landing facility provides the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus’ ALHAT payload allows it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The efforts in AES pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov/.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-2718

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers in the Morpheus Control Room monitor...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers in the Morpheus Control Room monitor NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander as it soars high on the first free flight test at night from a launch pad at the north end of the ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers in the Morpheus Control Room monitor NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander as it soars high on the first free flight test at night from a launch pad at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 98-second test began at 10:02 p.m. EDT with the Morpheus lander launching from the ground over a flame trench and ascending more than 800 feet. The vehicle, with its autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT sensors, surveyed the hazard field to determine safe landing sites. Morpheus then flew forward and downward covering approximately 1,300 feet while performing a 78-foot divert to simulate a hazard avoidance maneuver. The lander then descended and landed on a dedicated pad inside the test field. Project Morpheus tests NASA’s ALHAT and an engine that runs on liquid oxygen and methane, which are green propellants. These new capabilities could be used in future efforts to deliver cargo to planetary surfaces.    The landing facility provides the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus’ ALHAT payload allows it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The efforts in AES pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov/.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-2719

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers in the Morpheus Control Room monitor...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers in the Morpheus Control Room monitor NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander as it soars high on the first free flight test at night from a launch pad at the north end of the ... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A post-launch news conference is held at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California following the successful launch of NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2. From left are Ralph Basilio, OCO-2 project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Mike Miller, senior vice president, Science and Environmental Satellite Programs, Orbital Sciences Space Systems Group and Geoff Yoder, deputy associate administrator for Programs, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters.      Liftoff of OCO-2 from Space Launch Complex 2 aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket was on schedule at 5:56 a.m. EDT on July 2 following the repair of the pad's water suppression system, which failed on the first launch attempt July 1.  OCO-2 is NASA’s first mission dedicated to studying atmospheric carbon dioxide, the leading human-produced greenhouse gas driving changes in Earth’s climate. OCO-2 will provide a new tool for understanding the human and natural sources of carbon dioxide emissions and the natural "sinks" that absorb carbon dioxide and help control its buildup. The observatory will measure the global geographic distribution of these sources and sinks and study their changes over time. To learn more about OCO-2, visit http://www.nasa.gov/oco2.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-3117

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A post-launch news conference is h...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A post-launch news conference is held at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California following the successful launch of NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2. From left ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media representatives ask questions of the ISS Earth Science: Tracking Ocean Winds Panel in Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium in preparation for the launch of the SpaceX CRS-4 mission to resupply the International Space Station. On the dais from left are Steve Cole, NASA Public Affairs, Steve Volz, associate director for flight programs, Earth Science Division, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Ernesto Rodriquez, ISS RapidScat project scientist, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory or JPL, and Howard Eisen, ISS RapidScat project manager, JPL.    The mission is the fourth of 12 SpaceX flights NASA contracted with the company to resupply the space station. It will be the fifth trip by a Dragon spacecraft to the orbiting laboratory. The spacecraft’s 2.5 tons of supplies, science experiments, and technology demonstrations include critical materials to support 255 science and research investigations that will occur during the station's Expeditions 41 and 42. Liftoff is targeted for an instantaneous window at 2:14 a.m. EDT. To learn more about the mission, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/structure/launch/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2014-3960

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media representatives ask questions of the ISS ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media representatives ask questions of the ISS Earth Science: Tracking Ocean Winds Panel in Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium in preparation for the launch of the SpaceX CRS-4 ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Groundbreaking for the new Central Campus took place in the Industrial Area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Steve Belflower, vice president of HuntonBrady Architects of Orlando, speaks to members of the media and guests during the groundbreaking ceremony. Behind him is Nancy Bray, director of Kennedy's Center Operations Directorate. To his right is Kennedy Center Director Bob Cabana. To his left is Kirk Hazen, southeast district manager and vice president of Hensel Phelps, the construction contractor.      Kennedy is transforming into a multi-user, 21st century spaceport supporting both commercial and government users and operations. Central Campus Phase I includes construction of a new Headquarters Building as one of the major components of the strategy. The new Headquarters Building will be a seven-story, 200,000-square-foot facility that will house about 500 NASA civil service and contractor employees. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-4211

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Groundbreaking for the new Central Campus took ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Groundbreaking for the new Central Campus took place in the Industrial Area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Steve Belflower, vice president of HuntonBrady Architects of Orlando... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Tom Engler, deputy director of Center Planning and Development at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks to members of the media during an event to announce the agency's Lunar Cargo Transportation and Landing by Soft Touchdown, or Lunar CATALYST, initiative and introduced one of the partners, Moon Express Inc. of Moffett Field, California. The event took place at Kennedy's automated landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, hazard field at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility.    Moon Express is developing a lander with   capabilities that will enable delivery of payloads to the surface of the moon, as well as new science and exploration missions of interest to  NASA and scientific and academic communities. Moon Express will base its activities at Kennedy and utilize the Morpheus ALHAT field and a hangar nearby for CATALYST testing. The Advanced Exploration Systems Division of NASA's Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate manages Lunar CATALYST. Photo credit: NASA/Ben Smegelsky KSC-2014-4371

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Tom Engler, deputy director of Center Planning ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Tom Engler, deputy director of Center Planning and Development at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks to members of the media during an event to announce the agency's Lunar Car... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Steven Clarke, NASA Joint Agency Satellite Division director for the agency’s Science Mission Directorate, prepares to brief media on preparations for the liftoff of NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft, or DSCOVR.  DSCOVR will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The mission is a partnership between NOAA, NASA and the U.S. Air Force. DSCOVR will maintain the nation's real-time solar wind monitoring capabilities which are critical to the accuracy and lead time of NOAA's space weather alerts and forecasts.To learn more about DSCOVR, visit http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/DSCOVR. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossman KSC-2015-1297

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Steven Clarke, NASA Joint Agency Satellite Divi...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Steven Clarke, NASA Joint Agency Satellite Division director for the agency’s Science Mission Directorate, prepares to brief media on preparations for the liftoff of NOAA’s Deep Space Cli... More

A group of business people standing in front of the word management. Personal group silhouettes.

A group of business people standing in front of the word management. P...

A group of people in business attire / A group of business people standing in front of the word management / Public domain stock illustration.

Fort Drum, Lumber Storage Shed, In Directorate of Engineering & Housing Compound, at Utility Road & First Street, Watertown, Jefferson County, NY

Fort Drum, Lumber Storage Shed, In Directorate of Engineering & Housin...

Survey number: HABS NY-6337-B Public domain photograph - city, downtown, New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Drum, Lumber Storage Shed, In Directorate of Engineering & Housing Compound, at Utility Road & First Street, Watertown, Jefferson County, NY

Fort Drum, Lumber Storage Shed, In Directorate of Engineering & Housin...

Survey number: HABS NY-6337-B Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Drum, Lumber Storage Shed, In Directorate of Engineering & Housing Compound, at Utility Road & First Street, Watertown, Jefferson County, NY

Fort Drum, Lumber Storage Shed, In Directorate of Engineering & Housin...

Survey number: HABS NY-6337-B Public domain photograph - city, downtown, New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

19 May Square, Ankara Railway Station, Railway Station Club, Building of Directorate General of State Railways, 1940s

19 May Square, Ankara Railway Station, Railway Station Club, Building ...

The railway line between İzmit-Ankara started operating on 27 November, 1892. The first railway station was a small and modest structure and it was inaugurated with a ceremony. The residents of Ankara flooded ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians work on the buildup of a movable launch platform for the Project Morpheus lander at the midfield of the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF.    Testing of the prototype lander has been ongoing at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in preparation for free flight. The SLF will provide the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus utilizes an autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, payload that will allow it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is one of 20 small projects comprising the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, program in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. AES projects pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/exploration/morpheus/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2013-3109

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, tech...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians work on the buildup of a movable launch platform for the Project Morpheus lander at the midfield of the Shuttle Landing Facility, or... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for free flight test number 15 on a launch pad at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The lander will take off from the ground over a flame trench and use its autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT sensors, to survey the hazard field to determine safe landing sites. Project Morpheus tests NASA’s ALHAT and an engine that runs on liquid oxygen and methane, which are green propellants. These new capabilities could be used in future efforts to deliver cargo to planetary surfaces. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov/.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2014-4802

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Projec...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for free flight test number 15 on a launch pad at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kenned... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, smoke fills the air as the Project Morpheus prototype lander’s engine fires during a tether test at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility. During the test, the lander was lifted 20 feet by crane, and then ascended another 10 feet, maneuvered backwards 10 feet, and then flew forward. It will descend to its original position, landing at the end of the tether onto a transportable launch platform. Testing of the prototype lander was performed at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in preparation for tethered and free flight testing at Kennedy.    The landing facility will provide the lander with the kind of field necessary for realistic testing, complete with rocks, craters and hazards to avoid. Morpheus utilizes an autonomous landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, payload that will allow it to navigate to clear landing sites amidst rocks, craters and other hazards during its descent. Project Morpheus is being managed under the Advanced Exploration Systems, or AES, Division in NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The efforts in AES pioneer new approaches for rapidly developing prototype systems, demonstrating key capabilities and validating operational concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit. For more information on Project Morpheus, visit http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov.  Photo credit: NASA/Daniel Casper KSC-2013-4289

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, smok...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, smoke fills the air as the Project Morpheus prototype lander’s engine fires during a tether test at the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facilit... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Director of the center's Engineering Directorate Pat Simpkins talks to workers at the Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF), which recently underwent a $35 million comprehensive upgrade that lasted four years.           The LETF was established in the 1970s to support the qualification of the Space Shuttle Program’s umbilical and T-0 mechanisms. Throughout the years, it has supported the development of systems for shuttle and the International Space Station, Delta and Atlas rockets, and various research and development programs. The LETF has unique capabilities to evolve into a versatile test and development area that supports a wide spectrum of programs. For information on NASA's future plans, visit www.nasa.gov. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2010-4510

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dir...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Director of the center's Engineering Directorate Pat Simpkins talks to workers at the Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF), which recently und... More

DIRECTORATE ANNUAL REVIEW, NASA Technology Images

DIRECTORATE ANNUAL REVIEW, NASA Technology Images

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 1/16/1975 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

DIRECTORATE ANNUAL REVIEW, NASA Technology Images

DIRECTORATE ANNUAL REVIEW, NASA Technology Images

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 1/16/1975 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

PRESENTATION CEREMONIES OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY S&T DIRECTORATE AT THE GUERIN HOUSE

PRESENTATION CEREMONIES OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY S&T DIRECTORATE ...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 10/31/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 300 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

PRESENTATION CEREMONIES OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY S&T DIRECTORATE AT THE GUERIN HOUSE

PRESENTATION CEREMONIES OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY S&T DIRECTORATE ...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 10/31/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 300 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

AERONAUTICS DIRECTORATE VARIOUS PROGRAMS, NASA Technology Images

AERONAUTICS DIRECTORATE VARIOUS PROGRAMS, NASA Technology Images

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 2/13/1980 Photographer: JOHN MARTON Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

AERONAUTICS DIRECTORATE VARIOUS PROGRAMS, NASA Technology Images

AERONAUTICS DIRECTORATE VARIOUS PROGRAMS, NASA Technology Images

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 2/13/1980 Photographer: JOHN MARTON Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

AERONAUTICS DIRECTORATE VARIOUS PROGRAMS, NASA Technology Images

AERONAUTICS DIRECTORATE VARIOUS PROGRAMS, NASA Technology Images

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 2/13/1980 Photographer: JOHN MARTON Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

PRESENTATION CEREMONIES OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY S&T DIRECTORATE AT THE GUERIN HOUSE

PRESENTATION CEREMONIES OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY S&T DIRECTORATE ...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 10/31/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 300 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

Graphics  (McAlister) Army Aeroflightdynamics Directorate 3D Laser Velocimeter for Rotor Flow Studies: Funding of Army 3D Laser Velocimeter Composite. ARC-1989-AC89-0013-3

Graphics (McAlister) Army Aeroflightdynamics Directorate 3D Laser Vel...

Graphics (McAlister) Army Aeroflightdynamics Directorate 3D Laser Velocimeter for Rotor Flow Studies: Funding of Army 3D Laser Velocimeter Composite.

Portrait of DoD Mr. Donald E. Reed Director, Logistics Support Directorate, Assistant Inspector General Audit  (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Russell F. Roederer) (Released) (PC-191624)

Portrait of DoD Mr. Donald E. Reed Director, Logistics Support Directo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Russell F. Roederer, CIV Release Status... More

A group portrait of members of the Directorate of Logistics, Plans and Operations Division. The unit had been called to active duty during Operation Desert Storm

A group portrait of members of the Directorate of Logistics, Plans and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Fort Hood State: Texas(TX) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release... More

Armed Forces Inaugural Committee behind the scenes. Armed Forces Inaugural Committee personnel assigned to me J-4 directorate, place matting down on the West side of the Lincoln Memorial to provide floor for the warming tents

Armed Forces Inaugural Committee behind the scenes. Armed Forces Inaug...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

Researchers work with wheat samples that are part of ground testing for the first International Space Station plant experiment, scheduled to fly in October 2001. From left are research scientist Oscar Monje and research technicians Lisa Ruffa and Ignacio Eraso. The payload process testing they are performing is one of many studies at the Biological Sciences Branch in the Spaceport Engineering and Technology Directorate at Kennedy Space Center. The branch's operations and research areas include life sciences Space Shuttle payloads, bioregenerative life-support for long-duration spaceflight and environmental/ecological stewardship KSC-00pp0697

Researchers work with wheat samples that are part of ground testing fo...

Researchers work with wheat samples that are part of ground testing for the first International Space Station plant experiment, scheduled to fly in October 2001. From left are research scientist Oscar Monje and... More

Research technician Lisa Ruffa works with a wheat sample that is part of ground testing for the first International Space Station plant experiment, scheduled to fly in October 2001. The payload process testing is one of many studies being performed at the Biological Sciences Branch in the Spaceport Engineering and Technology Directorate at Kennedy Space Center. The branch's operations and research areas include life sciences Space Shuttle payloads, bioregenerative life-support for long-duration spaceflight and environmental/ecological stewardship KSC-00pp0698

Research technician Lisa Ruffa works with a wheat sample that is part ...

Research technician Lisa Ruffa works with a wheat sample that is part of ground testing for the first International Space Station plant experiment, scheduled to fly in October 2001. The payload process testing ... More

Research technician Lisa Ruffa works with a wheat sample that is part of ground testing for the first International Space Station plant experiment, scheduled to fly in October 2001. The payload process testing is one of many studies being performed at the Biological Sciences Branch in the Spaceport Engineering and Technology Directorate at Kennedy Space Center. The branch's operations and research areas include life sciences Space Shuttle payloads, bioregenerative life-support for long-duration spaceflight and environmental/ecological stewardship KSC00pp0698

Research technician Lisa Ruffa works with a wheat sample that is part ...

Research technician Lisa Ruffa works with a wheat sample that is part of ground testing for the first International Space Station plant experiment, scheduled to fly in October 2001. The payload process testing ... More

Visiting scientist Cheryl Frazier monitors a prototype composting machine in Hangar L at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The research she is performing is one of many studies at the Biological Sciences Branch in the Spaceport Engineering and Technology Directorate at Kennedy Space Center. The branch's operations and research areas include life sciences Space Shuttle payloads, bioregenerative life-support for long-duration spaceflight and environmental/ecological stewardship KSC00pp0695

Visiting scientist Cheryl Frazier monitors a prototype composting mach...

Visiting scientist Cheryl Frazier monitors a prototype composting machine in Hangar L at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The research she is performing is one of many studies at the Biological Sciences Br... More

Research scientist Oscar Monje records data associated with ground testing for the first International Space Station plant experiment, scheduled to fly in October 2001. The payload process testing is one of many studies being performed at the Biological Sciences Branch in the Spaceport Engineering and Technology Directorate at Kennedy Space Center. The branch's operations and research areas include life sciences Space Shuttle payloads, bioregenerative life-support for long-duration spaceflight and environmental/ecological stewardship KSC-00pp0690

Research scientist Oscar Monje records data associated with ground tes...

Research scientist Oscar Monje records data associated with ground testing for the first International Space Station plant experiment, scheduled to fly in October 2001. The payload process testing is one of ma... More

NASA - 77M prototype hall thruster built under the High Voltage Hall accelerator development project funded by the Science Mission Directorate ; potential use is propulsion for deep space science missions GRC-2005-C-00637

NASA - 77M prototype hall thruster built under the High Voltage Hall a...

NASA - 77M prototype hall thruster built under the High Voltage Hall accelerator development project funded by the Science Mission Directorate ; potential use is propulsion for deep space science missions

CFC Awards ceremony: (L) Bill Berry, Grace Ann Weiler (C) Ames 2001 CFC chairperson and 'Skip' Fletcher, Aerospace Directorate. ARC-2001-ACD01-0184-03

CFC Awards ceremony: (L) Bill Berry, Grace Ann Weiler (C) Ames 2001 CF...

CFC Awards ceremony: (L) Bill Berry, Grace Ann Weiler (C) Ames 2001 CFC chairperson and 'Skip' Fletcher, Aerospace Directorate.

Major (MAJ) Darren Sprunk, USAF, exercise action officer, US Southern Command, J-3 Operations Directorate, gets an autograph from one of four Dolphins cheerleaders who visited with the troops at the headquarters in Miami

Major (MAJ) Darren Sprunk, USAF, exercise action officer, US Southern ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lee Roberts, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Trunita Plummer, Contracting Specialists for the Combined Task Force (CTF) logistics directorate utilizes her computer skills to work on-line to find the best products and services while deployed at Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey, in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Trunita Plummer, Contrac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Anna Hayman, USAF Release St... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -     Japanese girls from Urawa Daiichi Girls High School, Urawa, Japan, carry a floral tribute to the crew of Columbia to place at the STS-107 memorial stone at the Spacehab facility, Cape Canaveral, Fla.   The group was  awarded the trip to Florida when their experiments were chosen to fly on mission STS-107.  The group was also meeting with American students from Melbourne and Jacksonville, Fla.   The National Space Development  Agency of Japan (NASDA) and the KSC International Space Station and Payloads Processing Directorate worked with the NASA KSC Education Programs and University Research Division to coordinate the students’ visit.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese girls from Urawa Daiichi Gi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese girls from Urawa Daiichi Girls High School, Urawa, Japan, carry a floral tribute to the crew of Columbia to place at the STS-107 memorial stone at the Spacehab facilit... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -   Japanese girls from Urawa Daiichi Girls High School, Urawa, Japan, pose for a group photo on their visit to the Spacehab facility in Cape Canaveral, Fla.  They were awarded the trip when their experiments were chosen to fly on mission STS-107.  The group was also meeting with American students from Melbourne and Jacksonville, Fla.  The girls planned a floral tribute at the STS-107 memorial stone at the facility.  The National Space Development  Agency of Japan (NASDA) and the KSC International Space Station and Payloads Processing Directorate worked with the NASA KSC Education Programs and University Research Division to coordinate the students’ visit.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese girls from Urawa Daiichi Girl...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese girls from Urawa Daiichi Girls High School, Urawa, Japan, pose for a group photo on their visit to the Spacehab facility in Cape Canaveral, Fla. They were awarded the t... More

Lady Pamela Bagnall (right) speaks with US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) Smith (holding his child) and his wife (center) in the Child Development Center (CDC) Daycare Room, during her official visit to the Fort Stewart Directorate of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (DMWR) Army Community Service (ACS) Center at Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF), Georgia (GA)

Lady Pamela Bagnall (right) speaks with US Army (USA) Private First Cl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hunter Army Air Field State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Catherine Johnson, CIV, USA Release Sta... More

All Hands meeting with the Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) GRC-2008-C-00811

All Hands meeting with the Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics...

All Hands meeting with the Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD)

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Martin Wilson (far left), manager of Thermal Protection System (TPS) operations for United Space Alliance (USA), leads NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe (second from left) on a tour of the hurricane-ravaged Thermal Protection System Facility.  The TPSF, which creates the TPS tiles, blankets and all the internal thermal control systems for the Space Shuttles, is almost totally unserviceable at this time after losing approximately 35 percent of its roof in the storm, which blew across Central Florida Sept. 4-5. Undamaged equipment was removed from the TPSF and stored in the RLV hangar. O’Keefe and NASA Associate Administrator of  Space Operations Mission Directorate William Readdy are visiting KSC to survey the damage sustained by KSC facilities from the hurricane.  The Labor Day storm also caused significant damage to the Vehicle Assembly Building and Processing Control Center.  Additionally, the Operations and Checkout Building, Vertical Processing Facility, Hangar AE, Hangar S and Hangar AF Small Parts Facility each received substantial damage. However, well-protected and unharmed were NASA’s three Space Shuttle orbiters - Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour - along with the Shuttle launch pads, all of the critical flight hardware for the orbiters and the International Space Station, and NASA’s Swift spacecraft that is awaiting launch in October. KSC-04pd1849

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Martin Wilson (far left), manager of The...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Martin Wilson (far left), manager of Thermal Protection System (TPS) operations for United Space Alliance (USA), leads NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe (second from left) on a tour ... More

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSIO...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE DISCUSSES THE STATE OF NASA'S SCIENCE PROGRAM WITH EMPLOYEES IN THE ... More

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSIO...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE DISCUSSES THE STATE OF NASA'S SCIENCE PROGRAM WITH EMPLOYEES IN THE ... More

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSIO...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE DISCUSSES THE STATE OF NASA'S SCIENCE PROGRAM WITH EMPLOYEES IN THE ... More

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSIO...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE DISCUSSES THE STATE OF NASA'S SCIENCE PROGRAM WITH EMPLOYEES IN THE ... More

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSIO...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE DISCUSSES THE STATE OF NASA'S SCIENCE PROGRAM WITH EMPLOYEES IN THE ... More

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSIO...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE DISCUSSES THE STATE OF NASA'S SCIENCE PROGRAM WITH EMPLOYEES IN THE ... More

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE

DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSIO...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: DR. ALAN STERN THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE DISCUSSES THE STATE OF NASA'S SCIENCE PROGRAM WITH EMPLOYEES IN THE ... More

Former American Idol contestant, Ashley Thomas (left), performs for U.S. Military Service Members at a concert on Jan. 11, 2007, at Forward Operating Base Speicher, Salah ad Din Province, Iraq, sponsored by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate in the area.  (U.S. Army photo by STAFF SGT. Samantha Stryker) (Released)

Former American Idol contestant, Ashley Thomas (left), performs for U....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Speicher State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Samantha M. Stryker, USA Release Status: Rele... More

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