NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft is speeding towards Pluto for the first-ever flyby on July 14, 2015. Scientists are eager to collect data on the dwarf planet’s chemical and atmospheric makeup, and the Ralph spectrometer will do just...

Using powerful telescopes, in space and on the ground, astronomers have now confirmed more than 5,000 exoplanets – planets beyond our solar system. But it’s just a fraction of the likely hundreds of billions of such planets in our...

This video provides guidance on how to craft a supporting conclusion for an argument. It emphasizes the importance of summarizing the main points and evidence presented in the argument, while also addressing opposing claims. The video...

Every American who lived through the '80s remembers the Challenger explosion. But what happened to cause the famous national tragedy? How could such a catastrophe happen when NASA so meticulously checks and double checks all the...

Introduce the concept of reinforcement learning in a machine learning model

NASA is readying for a mission that will launch in 2022 to explore the metal asteroid Psyche.

This video provides a brief overview of the history and ongoing efforts of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). It highlights the curiosity of scientists and amateur enthusiasts in seeking out intelligent life beyond our...

A discussion of historical space policy with Stephen Garber and Glen Asner, co-authors of "Origins of 21st Century Space Travel," which examines the formation of NASA's Decadal Planning Team, the tragic Columbia accident, and the...

The space suit is a technological and engineering innovation that allows astronauts to exit the spacecraft while in outer space. Learn about all the different features of this machine.

This video provides a comprehensive description of the International Space Station (ISS). It highlights the collaborative efforts of governments, scientists, and engineers from around the world in creating this remarkable scientific marvel.

Learn more about the Apollo program in this interview with NASA astrophysicist Dr. Michelle Thaller and Senior Editor for Astronomy and Space Exploration at Encyclopaedia Britannica Erik Gregersen.

50 years after the first Moon landing, humanity is getting ready to go back. Countries and companies are planning dozens of lunar missions—for research, resources and even tourism, which begs the question: who, if anyone, owns the Moon?

Neil Armstrong made history on July 20, 1969, by becoming the first man on the moon, but he didn't brag about his experiences on Apollo 11. Facts surrounding the historic mission are more well-known than the story of the man who took...

NASA has announced that it is building a new satellite dish as part of the Deep Space Network that would be able to communicate with far away robotic spacecrafts. <br/>

Some of the most amazing scientific discoveries happened by pure chance. Pretty crazy right?

Apollo 11 was the spacecraft that successfully delivered Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon in 1969. Learn about the structure of the spaceship and details of the mission.

A New York City-based startup that plans to create rocket fuel from carbon dioxide has released concept images showing what a refueling station for rockets on Mars could look like <br/>

Bob Jacobs, Bert Ulrich, and Bill Barry share stories of NASA working closely with filmmakers on features and documentaries. The cast and crew of "First Man" and family members of the real astronauts portrayed in the film also share...

This video explains how to support claims in writing with relevant evidence from credible sources. It emphasizes the importance of using specific examples and information to strengthen arguments and make them more convincing. The video...