Posts tagged with "NASA"
Poppy Northcutt: The First Woman to Work in Mission Control at NASA
Poppy Northcutt, a young mathematical whiz figured out lunar orbital trajectories — and became the first woman to work in Mission Control. Her mission? Apollo.
NASA and Harvard Agree: Think Different
To NASA, Harvard, and many other successful organizations, thinking different often means leveraging the efforts and ideas of outsiders.
The Weekly Buffer: Most Popular Apps, Cancelled Shows, & Osiris Rex
This episode of our podcast explores the most popular apps of 2018, the best shows you'll never see again, and NASA's two year mission with Osiris Rex.
The Weekly Buffer: Eating Insects to Save the World
Where did Cyber Monday come from? What happened with the Mars landing? Would you eat insects to save the planet? Find out on The Weekly Buffer.
How NASA is Predicting Crop Yields with Satellites
Using satellites, NASA has been monitoring the Earth for over 60 years. In their observation, they've been able to predict future crop yields with impressive accuracy.
How NASA is Solving the Space Junk Problem
We pick up trash every day, so what is so special about doing it in space? What exactly is ‘space junk’ made of, and why is it necessary to clean it up?
Everything You Need to Know About the Parker Solar Probe
What's the Parker Solar Probe's mission? How is it going to impact our understanding of the Sun and our solar system? Find out here.