NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the United States government agency responsible for space exploration, space technology, and aeronautics research. As a space agency, NASA leads both crewed and robotic missions, develops new space technologies, and conducts research in space science. NASA is known for its partnerships with organizations like ESA and its work on programs like the International Space Station (ISS), the Artemis Program, and the Space Launch System (SLS). Associated keywords include: space exploration, aeronautics, space technology, and scientific discovery.
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NASA consolidated its mission directorates into the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, a reconstituted Science Mission Directorate, and a Space Operations Mission Directorate.
NASA’s Satellite Data Explorer is a centralized, web-based platform for data discovery and access.
NASA selected Rocket Lab’s Electron for three launches in 2027 to deploy the PolSIR and TSIS-2 Sun and Earth science missions.
Sean Gallagher served as an officer in the United States Army Signal Corps before his NASA career.
Sean Gallagher’s appointment as NASA Chief Information Officer took effect immediately after he had served in the role on an acting basis since January.
The old NASA mission directorate structure included the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, the Science Mission Directorate, the Space Operations Mission Directorate, the Space Technology Mission Directorate, the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, the Mission Support Directorate, and the Office of STEM Engagement.
Sean Gallagher is responsible for NASA’s digital strategy, including the infrastructure, digital services, and technology tools needed for the agency’s operations.
NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program uses an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum cumulative value of $476 million USD through November 2028.
Jared Isaacman and Moon Base program manager Carlos García-Galán are scheduled to discuss the next set of awards for new lunar lander missions and upcoming opportunities as NASA works toward a sustained presence on the Moon.
NASA selected Wyvern to join the Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program.
The Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program’s On-Ramp 2 provision allows NASA to refresh its data sources periodically.
Moonraker is aimed at supporting the NASA-led Artemis program and its proposed long-term moon base.
Wyvern is the first pre-Series A company admitted to NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program.
The lunar south pole is the primary target for the NASA-led Artemis program and its proposed long-term moon base.
NASA evaluates continuous observation capabilities, orbit platforms, and alignment with Earth Science Division goals before authorizing new vendors for the Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program.
Wyvern is the second Canadian company in NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program.
Each NASA SEWP VI contract has a maximum potential value of $20 billion.
NASA has scheduled a spacewalk to replace a failed component on Canadarm2.
NASA paused development of the Gateway space station in favor of first establishing a base on the Moon’s surface.
The James Webb Space Telescope is a joint program of NASA, ESA, and CSA.