Award: Scientific American’s “Young American Scientists” is a new annual recognition program honoring early- and mid-career researchers whose work is advancing discovery, expanding knowledge, and helping shape the future of science. The inaugural class includes 28 scientists selected from across disciplines for their contributions to research and innovation. Awarded to:Continue Reading
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More Research and Technology Mission Directorate (RTMD) News Use this page to stay up-to-date with the latest news about NASA’s Research and Technology Mission Directorate (RTMD). ARMD Research Solicitations (Updated June 23) 9 min read THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED ON JUNE 23, 2026 This Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) solicitationsContinue Reading
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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
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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