Farmers rely on the accuracy of a crucial NASA and USGS mission, Landsat, to make decisions about crops. Those decisions have far-reaching implications that can impact what you see on your dinner plate!

The James Webb Space Telescope will explore every phase of cosmic history: from the formation of the very first galaxies in the early universe, to our cosmic backyard of the Solar System. Webb is the largest space telescope NASA has ever built and it is almost ready to make its journey about one million miles from Earth.

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will attempt a daring feat: to briefly reach out its mechanical arm and grab a sample from an asteroid’s surface. Dante Lauretta, Heather Enos, and Ron Mink introduce you to NASA’s asteroid hunter and what this sample return mission means for us here on Earth.

Orbiting 250 miles above Earth, astronauts aboard the International Space Station explore farther into our solar system and work on thousands of studies that will help us back here on Earth. Join ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti and NASA scientist Sharmila Bhattacharya on an adventure to our “orbiting laboratory.”

Our universe is a wild and wonderful place. Join NASA astronauts, scientists and engineers on a new adventure each week — all you need is your curiosity. Go asteroid hunting, explore faraway galaxies, and watch a black hole as it begins to form. First-time space explorers welcome.

In this episode of our Curious Universe podcast, join us on a journey to the Red Planet.

Our Sun holds the solar system together and is responsible for life as we know it. Though it may seem calm and unchanging, the Sun is dynamic. Join NASA solar scientists on a trip around the Sun, our lively and mysterious neighborhood star.

Jessica Merzdorf, an Earth science writer for NASA, shares her thrilling experiences from the SnowX 2020 field campaign in Grand Mesa, Colorado. She highlights the challenges faced while studying snow properties, all set against a breathtaking backdrop. Jessica recounts the excitement of snowmobile rides and forest treks, emphasizing the essential role of snow in our planet's ecosystem and climate. Her insights provide a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of science and adventure.

Sewing machines, tape, scissors. Just like you might visit a tailor to get your pants hemmed or your suit fitted, NASA calls on a group of very creative problem-solvers to custom-make protective shields for our space missions.

In this enlightening conversation, astronaut Nick Hague shares tales from his adventures at NASA. He takes listeners on a dive into the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, where astronauts train for the realities of space. Discover the significance of microgravity for groundbreaking scientific experiments that impact life on Earth. Hear about the rigorous preparation required for spacewalks and the importance of teamwork in upcoming missions like Artemis. Nick's insights highlight the extraordinary challenges of training for life beyond our planet.