Museum & Informal Education Alliance

May 5th celebrates the first American astronaut, Alan Shepard, and his flight aboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft.  Learn more about the flight on NASA's page.

Find NASA articles, FAQs, visualizations, (including this Gallery), activities, fun videos, and a NASA Science Live broadcast. Black Hole Week branding is here. https://universe.nasa.gov/black-hole-week/overview/
 

The current selection includes diverse artifacts, from mission patches and sophisticated engineering instruments to unique items like astronaut training apparel, habitats for mice used in space research, and even shuttle tiles. These artifacts embody the spirit of human ingenuity and exploration and serve as phenomenal educational tools. Seize this unique opportunity to bring a piece of the cosmos to your learners and visitors, sparking curiosity and passion for STEM. Please ensure to submit your requests by the firm deadline of June 7, 2024, to secure these incredible artifacts for your collection.

A discussion about all things Artemis and the Moon! Get the latest news regarding the Artemis II mission from Dr. Caitlin Ahrens, Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. She will walk us through some of the exciting challenges that the Artemis II mission will face. Learn about educational materials available from NASA to help audiences identify with the Artemis generation and find their place in space. In addition, we will also talk about the NISE Network’s Voyage through the Solar System kit as well as the apps DIY Sun Science and DIY Solar System. The kit includes activities based on NASA's continuing pursuit of human exploration of the Moon and Mars. The mobile apps launch users further into the solar system and support at home STEM learning beyond museum walls. Don’t miss this next leap for humankind and Earth as we excite audiences about the importance and possible impacts of society's return to the Moon!   Full information and to register: https://www.nisenet.org/events/online-workshop/online-workshop-Artemis2024
 

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission’s launch, we have a real treat for anyone who is curious about how and why we measure precipitation from space and how this can bring about positive changes throughout the world- a free series of 10 public webinars exploring GPM and the story behind the mission.  Series website and flier.  All events are at 8pm Eastern.

• Overview of the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission (GPM)  - Feb. 8
• Earth’s Water - March 14
• Understanding and Protecting Earth - April 11
• Weather and Climate - May 9
• Precipitation Extremes and Impacts - June 13 
• Remote Sensing - July 11
• Precipitation Data - Aug. 8
• GPM Applications - Sept. 12
• Ground Validation and Ground Operations - Oct. 10
• Behind the Scenes and Looking Toward the Future -  Nov. 14

On May 12, 2009 astronaut Mike Massimino made history with the first Tweet from space.
“From orbit: Launch was awesome!! I am feeling great, working hard, & enjoying the magnificent views, the adventure of a lifetime has begun!”

Have you ever wondered how spacecraft are designed to handle the punishing conditions of launch and the extreme variations of space? From rocket vibrations, to the temperatures and pressures of space and other planets, the Environmental Test Lab (ETL) at JPL is responsible for simulating these conditions and verifying, through a series of rigorous tests, that spacecraft will be able to fulfill their missions.   Join us for a live chat with two ETL experts who will teach us more about the equipment, the people behind environmental testing, and how they literally “shake and bake” spacecraft.More information here.