new-evidence-shows-the-maya-collapse-was-more-than-just-drought

Researchers studying Classic Maya cities discovered that urban growth was driven by a blend of climate downturns, conflict, and powerful economies of scale in agriculture. These forces made crowded, costly city life worthwhile for rural farmers. But when conditions improved in the countryside, people abandoned cities for more autonomy andContinue Reading

worldwide-reference-system-(wrs)

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enhanced-thematic-mapper-plus-(etm+)

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thematic-mapper-(tm)

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multispectral-scanner-system-(mss)

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return-beam-vidicon-(rbv)-camera-system 

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christopher-harris

Christopher Harris IT Specialist, Atmospheric Science Data Center, Science Directorate, NASA Langley Research Center My professional career spans over 40 years working in the IT field with increasing responsibilities leading to technical leadership in the areas of data system management and operations, systems design and development, Earth science data processingContinue Reading

nasa-cost-saving-technology-demo-is-ready-for-launch

Teams encapsulated NASA’s R5-S7 (Realizing Rapid, Reduced-cost high-Risk Research project Spacecraft 7) CubeSat, along with three other NASA funded CubeSats, inside a SpaceX Falcon 9 payload fairing with several dozen other satellites at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, as part of the company’s Transporter-15Continue Reading

landsat’s-enduring-legacy

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stella

STELLA The STELLA (Science and Technology Education for Land/Life Assessment) project uses spectrometers that can be built with low-cost components and 3D printed housings to introduce NASA Earth observation technologies and provide authentic hands-on learning experiences for remote sensing education. STELLA instruments help engage students in the quantitative aspects ofContinue Reading

planets-units-have-landed-–-free-nasa-funded-out-of-school-time-resources

Explore This Section Science Science Activation PLANETS Units Have Landed –… Overview Learning Resources Science Activation Teams SME Map Opportunities More Science Activation Stories Citizen Science   4 min read PLANETS Units Have Landed – Free NASA-Funded Out-of-School Time Resources Constructing a three dimensional topographic map from the Remote SensingContinue Reading