Research and Technology Mission Directorate The Research and Technology Mission Directorate develops and delivers breakthroughs in aeronautics, space technology, and nuclear power and propulsion to ensure American leadership in aerospace, along with the communications and navigation systems that are critical to every NASA mission. Learn More About RTMD about ResearchContinue Reading
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir are pictured inspecting and configuring a spacesuit jetpack preparing for their first spacewalk together on March 9, 2026. NASA/Chris Williams The Expedition 74 astronauts are ready for a spacewalk on Tuesday following the completion of spacesuit configurations and procedure reviews on Monday. TheContinue Reading
Research and Technology Mission Directorate (RTMD) Leadership A listing of the leadership for NASA’s Research and Technology Mission Directorate and its divisions with links to their biographies. Learn More About NASA’s RTMD about Research and Technology Mission Directorate (RTMD) Leadership Office of the Associate Administrator for Research and Technology ResearchContinue Reading
Topic Areas Missions Humans in Space Earth The Solar System The Universe Aeronautics Technology More Science NASA Office of Strategic Capital Strengthening America’s Space Supply Chain In partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), NASA’s Office of Strategic Capital (NOSC) is launching a multi-year initiative to strengthen the commercialContinue Reading
Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate The Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate leads NASA’s human spaceflight and space-enabling activities across low Earth orbit, the Moon, and beyond. The directorate provides unified leadership for the agency’s systems, operations, and architectures to deliver on the next era of human spaceflight. Directorate Leadership Dr. Lori GlazeContinue Reading
Europe’s deadly, record-breaking heatwave is pushing east, bringing extreme temperatures from Rome to Ukraine.Continue Reading
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community TODAY: AI/ML STIG Lecture,… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources TODAY: AI/ML STIG lecture: Open Science and AI at NASA 29 June 2026 The next AI/ML Science and Technology InterestContinue Reading
1 min read NextSTEP-3 A: Lunar Enabling Technology Artistic concept of lunar surface technologies and infrastructure capabilities, including in-situ resource utilization oxygen production systems, surface power systems, in‑space manufacturing tools, and advanced nanomaterials production. NASA NASA issued a draft Broad Agency Announcement under NextSTEP‑3, Appendix A, on June 29, 2026, toContinue Reading
3 min read NASA Seeks Industry Input to Accelerate Lunar Surface Technologies Artistic concept of lunar surface technologies and infrastructure capabilities, including in-situ resource utilization oxygen production systems, surface power systems, in‑space manufacturing tools, and advanced nanomaterials production. NASA Long-term lunar exploration requires technology, infrastructure, and operations that function together cohesivelyContinue Reading
Researchers have discovered that beneficial soil bacteria give plants an unexpected survival advantage in salty soils. Instead of helping plants keep salt out, the microbes stimulate the production of lignin, a natural compound that strengthens roots and makes plants more resilient. Greenhouse and field tests showed healthier plants and higherContinue Reading
The lawsuit aims to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for a heat wave in Portland five years ago. The industry says the case should be thrown out.Continue Reading
Scorching temperatures have disrupted daily life in Britain this week, including events that centered on battling high temperatures.Continue Reading
ExEP … Meetings/Events EXOPLANETS… ExEP Home Overview Team Missions Science Overview Decadal Surveys ExoExplorers Technology Technology Overview Needs and Gap Lists Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT) Awards ExEP Technology Colloquium Series In-Space Servicing and Assembly (iSSA) Segmented Coronagraph Design and Analysis (SCDA) Starshade Technology Development Starshade Exoplanet Data Challenge NN-Explore OverviewContinue Reading