I host public outreach events about the science and research taking place everyday on the International Space Station. A favorite event of mine is called "Story Time From Space", where astronauts onboard the ISS read children's stories featuring space science and STEM topics. (Opinions are my own.)
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Spent yesterday afternoon talking about “NASA In The 60s” to kids at a Gwinnett Parks Summer Camp. I love being a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador!!! #stemeducation #nasa #solarsystemambassador #nasasolarsystemambassador #gwinnetcountyparks https://www.instagram.com/p/CfHbeldO82N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
This is probably one of the coolest images I’ve ever processed! This is Jupiter’s moon, Europa. As the Juno spacecraft orbits Jupiter, it can sometimes point its camera away from the planet itself. Here’s the catch, Jupiter is millions of miles from Earth and it takes power to transmit data. Therefore, Juno transmits barebones images and data. It’s up to us here on Earth to use computers to piece the data together and process the images. #nasa #juno #jupiter #space #solarsystemambassador #europa https://www.instagram.com/p/CdUh1l-OTAH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Had a wonderful time speaking to groups at Grayson Elementary’s Arts and STEM Night. We talked about the ISS and the Artemis program. #nasa #nasasolarsystemambassador #space #iss #nasaiss #artemis #sls https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc1Fo6SulGy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Charlie Duke speaking about his moonwalk while standing about 35 feet away from the capsule that got him there and back. This was at the Apollo to Artemis Gala celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 16. #nasa #apollo #artemisgeneration #artemis #solarsystemambassador #moon #space https://www.instagram.com/p/CcwhEPmuiE0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Fun times at the Apollo to Artemis Gala celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 16! #nasa #nasasolarsystemambassador #solarsystemambassador #artemis #apollo16 #sls (at U.S. Space & Rocket Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcneEbjOwD_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
I had a wonderful time talking to a group of kids and parents the other night. We talked about NASA, Space Science, and Women In STEM. #nasa #daisyscouts #girlscouts #solarsystemambassador https://www.instagram.com/p/CbS0W5SuIxG/?utm_medium=tumblr
Finished!!! #lego #nasa #iss #internationalspacestation #solarsystemambassadors https://www.instagram.com/p/CbIIROlu0kJ/?utm_medium=tumblr
A lot of eye straining, a little bit of arthritis pain, and some minor cussin’. I’m getting there. She’s over halfway completed. #iss #internationalspacestation #nasa #lego #solarsystemambassadors https://www.instagram.com/p/CbFwn1Bubjb/?utm_medium=tumblr
When you speak to a group of Daisy Girl Scouts and the troop leader says, “Thanks for the presentation! What’s your favorite cookie?” #nasa #daisyscouts #girlscouts #girlscoutcookie #stem #space #solarsystemambassador https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca3nqxbOvtS/?utm_medium=tumblr
Send your name beyond the Moon on the Artemis 1 mission! https://www.nasa.gov/send-your-name-with-artemis/ #nasa #artemis #artemisprogram #space #spaceflight #orion #solarsystemambassadors https://www.instagram.com/p/Calx7rzu7bt/?utm_medium=tumblr
Finalized Lunar images from last night. #celestron127slt #celestrontelescope #backyardastronomy #moon #solarsystemambassador https://www.instagram.com/p/CZxsfAEs74A/?utm_medium=tumblr
Quick viewing session tonight. #solarsystemambassador #celestrontelescope #celestron127slt #backyardastronomy https://www.instagram.com/p/CZvfDg6OK4q/?utm_medium=tumblr
An American Heritage Girls troop invited me to come speak about astronomy and women in STEM / Space Science. The girls had amazing questions and I got to be dramatic in my teaching. #astronomy #nasa #stem #stemgirls #solarsytemambassador #americanheritagegirls https://www.instagram.com/p/CZN4_eHsAjJ/?utm_medium=tumblr
Jupiter and Saturn above Stone Mountain. #jupiter #stonemountain #georgia #space #solarsystemambassador #solarsystem https://www.instagram.com/p/CXCg9nup_No/?utm_medium=tumblr
Exciting weekend! Got signed off on a certification and SpaceX gave me a new hat! #nasa #spacex #space #solarsystemambassador https://www.instagram.com/p/CW3WpnslSyR/?utm_medium=tumblr
In a few hours, NASA is launching the DART Mission. The goal of this mission is to see if, and how much, a small impact probe can alter the course of a small asteroid. In addition to the impact probe, there is a cubesat with two cameras dubbed LUKE and LEIA. . . . . . @nasa @nasasolarsystem #solarsystemambassador #DART #DARTMission https://www.instagram.com/p/CWpGxGYMnmn/?utm_medium=tumblr
After several months, my SECOND “#1 NEW RELEASE”, is finally available in print! I was almost in tears when I took the pic of my daughter reading it. Thanks to Traci for the support! “Hello Luna, It’s Me Again” is an imaginary conversation with the Moon and a collection of lunar images from my own telescope. If you’re interested, it’s available on Amazon. Much love, and Thank You! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M577SW8/ . . . . #celestrontelescope #celestron127slt #astrophotography #moon #luna #books https://www.instagram.com/p/CWj4otLs41e/?utm_medium=tumblr
My @lucy_mission shirt arrived! LUCY has just started a 12 year mission to 8 different asteroids! Each asteroid visited will provide more clues to the beginning of our solar system. #stem #nasa #solarsystemambassador #lucyinthesky #lucy https://www.instagram.com/p/CVUHlc_sXbB/?utm_medium=tumblr
Lucy has just started her 12 year mission to visit 7 asteroids! Lucy Mission NASA Solar System Exploration #STEM #NASA #NASASocial @jbrackettssa @lucy_mission https://www.instagram.com/p/CVFeLFhLWwy/?utm_medium=tumblr
Somebody is very pleased with her Samantha Cristoforetti doll. Now she just needs an @astro_nicole doll. Let’s see if Mattel can make that happen. #stem #womeninspace #iss #internationalspacestation #nasa #spacescience #barbie #barbiedoll #mattel https://www.instagram.com/p/CU3b4dIMZ0z/?utm_medium=tumblr
Jupiter and Saturn from my driveway earlier this evening. #solarsystemambassador https://www.instagram.com/p/CUWWZIDsNzg/?utm_medium=tumblr
We Found the Perfect Spot to Land our Moon Rover
After an extensive selection process, we chose the mountainous area west of Nobile Crater at the Moon’s South Pole as the landing site for our first-ever robotic Moon rover. The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER, will explore the Moon’s surface and subsurface in search of water and other resources beginning in late 2023. Thanks to past missions, such as satellites orbiting the Moon or impacting its surface, we know there is ice at the Moon’s poles. But how much? And where did it come from? VIPER aims to answer these questions and more by venturing into shadowed craters and visiting other areas of scientific interest over its 100-day mission. The findings will inform future landing sites under the Artemis program and help pave the way toward establishing a long-term human presence on the Moon. Here are five things to know:
The landing site is located just outside the western rim of Nobile Crater at the Moon’s South Pole.
The region has suitable lighting and terrain for our solar-powered rover to navigate.
VIPER will travel up to 15 miles in search of water and other resources.
Its traverse will change depending on what it finds, but it could look like this.
Drivers on Earth will tell the rover where to explore during its 100-day mission.
The VIPER mission is managed by our Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley. The approximately 1,000-pound rover will be delivered to the Moon by a commercial vendor as part of our Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, delivering science and technology payloads to and near the Moon.
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Take a Road Trip through Time with Landsat 9
A lot can change in five decades! How we talk, what we wear – it all evolves. But one thing that’s stayed consistent is our unique view of our home planet from above. Five decades ago, we at NASA partnered with United States Geological Survey (USGS) to launch a satellite called Landsat to see Earth from space. Now, we’re launching Landsat 9 – that’s right, the ninth in the series!
Join us for a road trip through the decades from the idea of an Earth-imaging satellite in the groovy 60s to the launch of Landsat 9 this year. Hop in!
The 60s
Far out! In 1966, USGS proposed a satellite to image land all around our planet. Researchers worked with our scientists and engineers to design the satellite and figure out how it would work.
The 70s
Here’s the lowdown: In 1970, we got approval to build the Earth Resources Technology Satellite, later renamed Landsat 1. The satellite launched in 1972 and provided the first digital data of Earth, repeated at regular intervals, which allows us to see changes as they happen.
The 80s
In 1982, we launched Landsat 4, followed by Landsat 5 in 1984. These two satellites collected more wavelengths of light at higher precision, allowing for natural color images, which is totally radical, dude.
The 90s
Wasssup, 1990s? Landsat 7 launched this decade, collecting even more data than previous Landsat satellites, enough to produce the first hi-res natural color map of remote Antarctica.
The 2000s
In 2008, our partners at USGS made all Landsat data available for free. This gave peeps around the world access to all the data they needed, unlocking innovation and creating economic benefits, like the ability to track crop health from space. Sweet!
The 2010s
In 2013, Landsat 8 began the modern era of Landsat observations. A new style of sensor and ground system made it possible to download much more and better data than ever before. Plus, a partnership with European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 satellites gives even more regular observations. We heart that!
The 2020s
Now, we’re set to launch Landsat 9, a twin to Landsat 8. Two Landsat satellites with two instruments each will highkey change our view of Earth once again.
Now, on to the next 50 years of Earth observations! Stay tuned to watch Landsat 9 launch and start telling us even more about our home planet.
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When you’re the daughter of a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, you get to see and read about cool stuff like this Space Shuttle tire at @tellusmuseum #TellusMuseumSummerFun (at Tellus Science Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTApARJpoYI/?utm_medium=tumblr
Jupiter from my driveway on 08/24/2021. The humidity was ridiculous. Light was bouncing all over the place and I couldn’t focus jack. . . . . . . #celestrontelescope #celestron127slt #backyardastronomy #jupiter #solarsystemambassador https://www.instagram.com/p/CS-6xVHMhkr/?utm_medium=tumblr
Playing with false color to bring out detail. . . . . #celestron127slt #celestrontelescope #solarsystemambassador #backyardastronomy #moon https://www.instagram.com/p/CSnu-exs0kp/?utm_medium=tumblr
Getting ready for the launch of Boeing’s Starliner to the ISS! #boeing #starliner #boeingstarliner #nasa #solarsystemambassador https://www.instagram.com/p/CR2yJ7TDAIj/?utm_medium=tumblr
A little bit history… and an exciting future. #saturnv #sls #spacelaunchsystem #nasa #nasaartemis #solarsystemambassador (at U.S. Space & Rocket Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRNrGmFDtwq/?utm_medium=tumblr
Happy Place! #nasa #ksc #kennedyspacecenter #solarsystemambassador (at NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQEtNWljQ06/?utm_medium=tumblr