What is BioNutrients? A series of biology experiments, called BioNutrients, is testing ways to use microorganisms to produce nutrients – off Earth and on demand – that will be critical for human health in space. Editor’s note: This article was updated on Aug. 19, 2025, to clarify which BioNutrients experiments in the series are completed and adds new […] The post What is BioNutrients? first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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NASA Continues Search for Moon-Focused Sustainability Solutions NASA is accepting U.S. submissions for the second phase of the agency’s LunaRecycle Challenge, a Moon-focused recycling competition. The challenge aims to develop solutions for recycling common trash materials – like fabrics, plastics, foam, and metals – that could accumulate from activities such as system operations, industrial activities, and building habitats in deep space. Phase […] The post NASA Continues Search for Moon-Focused Sustainability Solutions first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Wade Sisler: Aficionado of Wonder Serving the Cosmos Across 42 years at NASA, Wade Sisler — executive producer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland—watched the edge of human knowledge progress. During that time, the tools for visualizing and communicating those discoveries evolved just as rapidly. “I’ve spent my career surrounded by people with amazing curiosity and intellect, pursuing questions that […] The post Wade Sisler: Aficionado of Wonder Serving the Cosmos first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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What is NASA’s Distributed Spacecraft Autonomy? Software designed to give spacecraft more autonomy could support a future where swarms of satellites navigate and complete scientific objectives with limited human intervention. Astronauts living and working on the Moon and Mars will rely on satellites to provide services like navigation, weather, and communications relays. While managing complex missions, automating satellite communications will allow […] The post What is NASA’s Distributed Spacecraft Autonomy? first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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NASA Tests Epic Solution for Supersonic Parachute Deliveries NASA/Lori Losey The best way to solve a mystery is by gathering evidence and building a case. That’s exactly what NASA researchers are doing with a series of research flights aimed at advancing a sensor for supersonic parachutes. The clues they find could help make these parachutes more reliable and safer for delivering scientific instruments […] The post NASA Tests Epic Solution for Supersonic Parachute Deliveries first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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NASA Scientist Finds Predicted Companion Star to Betelgeuse A century-old hypothesis that Betelgeuse, the 10th brightest star in our night sky, is orbited by a very close companion star was proved true by a team of astrophysicists led by a scientist at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley. The research published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters in the paper “Probable Direct […] The post NASA Scientist Finds Predicted Companion Star to Betelgeuse first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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NASA Tests Mixed Reality Pilot Simulation in Vertical Motion Simulator Commercial companies and government agencies are increasingly pursuing a more immersive and affordable alternative to conventional displays currently used in flight simulators. A NASA research project is working on ways to make this technology available for use faster.  Mixed reality systems where users interact with physical simulators while wearing virtual reality headsets offer a promising […] The post NASA Tests Mixed Reality Pilot Simulation in Vertical Motion Simulator first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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NASA Software Catalog Puts Agency Solutions at Innovators’ Fingertips NASA’s latest open Software Catalog, released Wednesday, offers more than 1,200 downloadable codes developed by agency engineers that could enable faster solutions to energize the space economy and stimulate American ingenuity. The catalog is part of NASA’s effort to place advanced technologies, including agency software, into the hands of businesses, researchers, and entrepreneurs to foster […] The post NASA Software Catalog Puts Agency Solutions at Innovators’ Fingertips first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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NASA Selects Companies for Architect-Engineer Services Contract NASA has selected seven companies to assist the agency with architectural and engineering services at multiple agency centers and facilities. The Western Regional Architect-Engineer Services is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract has a total estimated value not to exceed $75 million. The contract was awarded on July 14 with a five-year period of performance with […] The post NASA Selects Companies for Architect-Engineer Services Contract first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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By Air and by Sea: Validating NASA’s PACE Ocean Color Instrument In autumn 2024, California’s Monterey Bay experienced an outsized phytoplankton bloom that attracted fish, dolphins, whales, seabirds, and – for a few weeks in October – scientists. A team from NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, with partners at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), and the Naval Postgraduate School, spent two weeks […] The post By Air and by Sea: Validating NASA’s PACE Ocean Color Instrument first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Tuning a NASA Instrument: Calibrating MASTER NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley houses a unique laboratory: the Airborne Sensor Facility (ASF). The engineers at the ASF are responsible for building, maintaining, and operating numerous instruments that get deployed on research aircraft, but one of their most important roles is instrument calibration. Think of calibration like tuning a piano between performances: […] The post Tuning a NASA Instrument: Calibrating MASTER first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Dr. Natasha Schatzman Receives Vertical Flight Society (VFS) Award Dr. Natasha Schatzman Receives Vertical Flight Society (VFS) Award In May 2025, Dr. Natasha Schatzman, aerospace engineer in the Aeromechanics Office at NASA Ames Research Center, received the inaugural Alex M. Stoll Award from the Vertical Flight Society (VFS).  This award honors a professional in the field of vertical flight who “demonstrates an exceptional commitment […] The post Dr. Natasha Schatzman Receives Vertical Flight Society (VFS) Award first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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NASA Provides Hardware for Space Station DNA Repair Experiment  When it comes to helping NASA scientists better understand the effects of space travel on the human body, fruit flies are the heavyweights of experiments in weightlessness. Because humans and fruit flies share a lot of similar genetic code, they squeeze a lot of scientific value into a conveniently small, light package.  Through a new […] The post NASA Provides Hardware for Space Station DNA Repair Experiment  first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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NASA Hosts Industry, Government, Academia to Explore Partnerships On April 29, more than 90 representatives from industry, U.S. federal labs, government agencies, and academia gathered at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley to learn about the center’s groundbreaking research and development capabilities. The three-day event provided insight into the many ways to collaborate with NASA, including tapping into the agency’s singular subject matter expertise and gaining access to […] The post NASA Hosts Industry, Government, Academia to Explore Partnerships first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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NASA Completes Kuiper Deconstruction, Plans for Display The planned deconstruction, disposal, and preservation of historic parts of NASA’s decommissioned Kuiper Airborne Observatory is complete. Part of the airborne astronomy legacy of NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, Kuiper conducted more than two decades of astronomical observations from 1975 to 1995. Later this year, the Kuiper cockpit will go on display […] The post NASA Completes Kuiper Deconstruction, Plans for Display first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Robots, Rovers, and Regolith: NASA Brings Exploration to FIRST Robotics 2025  What does the future of space exploration look like? At the 2025 FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, NASA gave student robotics teams and industry leaders a first-hand look—complete with lunar rovers, robotic arms, and real conversations about shaping the next era of discovery.  NASA engaged directly with the Artemis Generation, connecting with more than […] The post Robots, Rovers, and Regolith: NASA Brings Exploration to FIRST Robotics 2025  first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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NASA Gathers Experts to Discuss Emerging Technologies in Astrophysics The future of astrophysics research could unlock the secrets of the universe, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum sensing, and advanced materials may hold the key to faster, more efficient discovery. Advancements and implementations of new technologies are imperative for observational astrophysics to achieve the next level of detection. NASA’s Emerging Technologies for Astrophysics […] The post NASA Gathers Experts to Discuss Emerging Technologies in Astrophysics first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Earth Science Showcase – Kids Art Collection On April 16, 2025, the Earth Science Division at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley held an Earth Science Showcase to share its work with the center and their families. As part of this event, kids were invited to share something they like about the Earth. These are their masterpieces. Sora U. Age 9. […] The post Earth Science Showcase – Kids Art Collection first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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NASA Studies Wind Effects and Aircraft Tracking with Joby Aircraft NASA engineers began using a network of ground sensors in March to collect data from an experimental air taxi to evaluate how to safely integrate such vehicles into airspace above cities – in all kinds of weather. Researchers will use the campaign to help improve tools to assist with collision avoidance and landing operations and […] The post NASA Studies Wind Effects and Aircraft Tracking with Joby Aircraft first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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NASA’s Curiosity Rover May Have Solved Mars’ Missing Carbonate Mystery New findings from NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover could provide an answer to the mystery of what happened to the planet’s ancient atmosphere and how Mars has evolved over time. Researchers have long believed that Mars once had a thick, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere and liquid water on the planet’s surface. That carbon dioxide and water should […] The post NASA’s Curiosity Rover May Have Solved Mars’ Missing Carbonate Mystery first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Artemis Astronauts & Orion Leadership Visit NASA Ames As NASA prepares to send astronauts to the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft, research, testing, and development at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley has played a critical role. Recently, Ames welcomed Artemis II astronauts Christina Koch and Victor Glover and Orion leaders Debbie Korth, deputy program manager, and Luis Saucedo, deputy crew […] The post Artemis Astronauts & Orion Leadership Visit NASA Ames first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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NASA Starling and SpaceX Starlink Improve Space Traffic Coordination As missions to low Earth orbit become more frequent, space traffic coordination remains a key element to efficiently operating in space. Different satellite operators using autonomous systems need to operate together and manage increasing workloads. NASA’s Starling spacecraft swarm recently tested a coordination with SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, demonstrating a potential solution to enhance space traffic […] The post NASA Starling and SpaceX Starlink Improve Space Traffic Coordination first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Forrest Melton, Ariel Deutsch, Dan Sirbu, and Chanel Idos. #AmesResearchCenter #AmesScienceDirectorate #AmesStartsoftheMonth #NASA #NASAAmes
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In May 2024, Dr. #AIAA #AmericanInstituteofAeronauticsandAstronautics #AmesResearchCenter #NASA
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My name is Juan Torres-Pérez. I am a research scientist at NASA Ames Research Center in the Earth Sciences division, biospheric sciences branch. #AmesResearchCenter #JuanTorresPerez #NASA #OCEANOS
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Clean air is essential for healthy living, but according to the World Health Organization (WHO), almost 99% of the global population breathes air exceeding their guideline limits of air pollution. #AirQuality #AmesResearchCenter #CleanAir #NASA #WHO
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Jacquelyn Shuman, FireSense Project Scientist at NASA Ames Research Center, originally wanted to be a veterinarian. #AmesResearchCenter #FireScience #NASA
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NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy spent time at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, on Sept. #AmesResearchCenter #NASA #SiliconValley
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NASA and its industry partners continue to make progress toward Artemis III and beyond, the first crewed lunar landing missions under the agency’s Artemis campaign. #AmesResearchCenter #ArtemisIII #HLS #HumanLandingSystem #NASA #SpaceX #SuperHeavy
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Now that its reflective sail has deployed fully open in orbit, the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System can be seen in the night sky from many locations across the world! #AdvancedCompositeSolarSailSystem #AmesResearchCenter #NASA #NASAAmes #SolarSail #SolarSailDemo
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