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Are the rumors about the ozone layer being totally fixed true ? If yes , is it susceptible of being opened again ans if no, is it suspecte
Has the COVID-19 pandemic really reduced pollution in areas participating in lockdowns? Is the environment “recovering”?
How do you guys help with climate change?
Hello! I have always wondered about how the clouds work, it seems like they are just gas in the air, but what makes them appear so often? Or how do they form? And how and why do the block out the sun if they're just air?
What was your favourite NASA mission or project?
Follow our Mars 2020 rover, named Perseverance or “Percy,” on Twitter to keep up with all its progress and discoveries!
Percy: https://twitter.com/NASAPersevere
How can citizens become more involved and informed about Earth sciences and developments? Are there mailing lists or accounts you suggest following?
Website: https://science.nasa.gov/citizenscience
What are three things you would want everyone to know about your work?
Is your only job helping astronauts and satellites or does NASA do other thing too?
Are there any parts of the Earth still left unexplored?
Is Earth your favorite planet? Why or why not?
Is earth doing fine, I'm afraid of all the bad stuff that's happening. I just wanna know if it's doing okay (◍•﹏•)
Happy 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! 💙🌍
We’re so glad you could join us for this special Earth edition of Tumblr Answer Time. Today is a perfect day to learn about our home planet directly from the people who work to keep it safe.
Kick off starts NOW!
Our Acting Director of Earth Sciences, Sandra Cauffman, and Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen have answers to your questions from their homes! Enjoy.
Make sure to follow us on Tumblr for your regular dose of space: http://nasa.tumblr.com.
Participate in the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by asking our experts anything about NASA’s role in Earth Science!
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and to commemorate the big day we’re bringing you exclusive access our Acting Director of Earth Sciences, Sandra Cauffman, and Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen! They will be teaming up to take your questions in an Answer Time session on Earth Day, April 22, from 12-1pm EDT here on NASA’s Tumblr! Make sure to ask your question now by visiting http://nasa.tumblr.com/ask!
Our investment in space – both the unique Earth science we conduct from orbit and the technology we’ve developed by living in space and exploring our solar system and universe – is returning benefits every day to people around the world, particularly those who are working on environmental issues. From documenting Earth’s changing climate to creating green technologies to save energy and natural resources, we’re working to help us all live more sustainably on our home planet and adapt to natural and human-caused changes.
NASA Earth Science Fun Facts!
From space we study: dust storms, volcanoes, flooding, coral reefs, night lights, wildfires, urban growth, food production, mosquito tracking and other human health issues, precipitation across the world, hurricanes and typhoons, soil moisture, land and sea ice, and changes to the land and sea surfaces.
From airborne research planes we track: changes in polar ice, glaciers, sea level rise, cloud formation, storms, sea level rise and Earth’s changing landscape.
Our Earth science focus areas include: Atmospheric Composition, Weather and Atmospheric Dynamics, Climate Variability and Change, Water and Energy Cycle, Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems, Earth Surface and Interior
Keep up to date with all our Earth Science missions and research by following NASA Earth on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Make sure to follow us on Tumblr for your regular dose of space: http://nasa.tumblr.com.
What is the best and worst thing about being in a zero gravity environment?
That’s a wrap! Thank you for all the great questions.
Keep up with Nick’s journey on and off the station by following him on Twitter at @AstroHague. Follow NASA on Tumblr for your regular dose of space!
From an astronauts perspective, what is your opinion on movies like Interstellar and Gravity?
What kind of things are you looking forward to as NASA gets closer to the Artemis and Gateway missions? Do you plan to be a part of them?
How did your launch abort affect your future space flights?
Which is scarier? Launch VS re-entry?
What can you see from the space station? Can you see stars, the moon and sun, and Earth weather like lightening storms?
How does it feel to take a walk in space?
How had your background in the US Air Force as a flight test engineer prepare you for the challenges and demands of being an astronaut?
What is your advise to people who wanna be astronaut?
can you describe how earth looks like from space?
What is a typical day in the international space station like?? I cant help but express my admiration for you.
Hopefully not a total dumb question but, YOUR ultimate goal as an astronaut?
What is some advice that really helped you get to where you are now?
As astronauts, do you have control over which experiments you conduct aboard the ISS? Which ones have been your personal favorites?
What is the best and worst thing about being in a zero gravity environment?