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You’ll want to see this. From rocket launches and solar eclipses to portraits of the people that support our big dreams, check out some of our team's favorite photos from 2024: https://lnkd.in/eJF9tw8m

We're all on this rock together, starting a new orbit around the Sun. Here's to new opportunities, discoveries, and moments of joy in 2025! Happy New Year from all of us at NASA 💫

Auroras are one of the most beautiful and dramatic spectacles we can see on Earth. Now that we’re in solar maximum–where the Sun is at its peak activity level within its 11-year cycle–auroras are more common, particularly after large solar flares like the one we had recently. Learn how to get the best photos of this phenomenon! https://lnkd.in/eJDHTseJ

We are saddened by the passing of President Jimmy Carter, who contributed to the Voyager Golden Record currently traveling through interstellar space. Carter's message of peace continues to reach across the "vast and awesome universe."

In 2025, we're making breakthroughs in aviation, sending spacecraft closer to the Sun than ever before, and laying the groundwork for human exploration of the Moon and Mars. And that's just for starters...

To everyone on Earth, Merry Christmas from our astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

Electronics That Can Keep Batteries Alive in the Freezing Cold of Lunar Night A spacecraft exploring the Moon may freeze solid during the two-week long lunar night, when temperatures can plunge to -223°C (-369°F). To fix this, scientists at NASA’s Glenn Research Center are developing electronics that help spacecraft survive these icy conditions. During the Moon’s daytime, a spacecraft using these electronics can keep itself powered with solar panels that charge lithium-ion batteries, powering the spacecraft — but at night, the spacecraft can hibernate, shutting down and freezing to conserve energy. When the Sun comes up, the electronics regulate solar power to gradually thaw frozen batteries and safely restart the spacecraft. This new capability was tested with a circuit board made from off-the-shelf commercial components, working stably across temperatures from room temperature down to -200°C (-328°F) — proving it’s tough enough for lunar missions. Glenn is continuing to work on this technology that could enable rovers, landers, and payloads to survive lunar nights without using heaters and a lot of extra batteries. Learn more about this project, its key partners, and its NASA centers on our TechPort database: https://lnkd.in/eKxFivaY

Innovators, technologists, academics, media producers and distributors: Here’s your NASA moonshot. We’re hosting pitch sessions for how we can best share the story of Artemis—including humanity’s return to the surface of the Moon. Apply by Jan. 13: https://lnkd.in/eN5PXH8u

Congratulations to our 2024 NASA FIRST graduates! Over the past year, 60 GS-11 and GS-12 employees have grown as leaders, building skills and connections to shape NASA's future. At NASA, we prioritize leadership development, and we're excited to see the impact these future leaders will have on our mission and beyond! Explore opportunities at nasa.gov/careers.

We’ve officially finalized our LEO Microgravity Strategy, marking a transformative moment in NASA’s efforts to define the next generation of continuous human presence in low Earth orbit. This comprehensive strategy will play a key role in advancing space exploration, benefiting both science and society. Implementing this strategy will set the stage for long-duration missions to future commercial space stations, which is crucial to reduce risk for the human exploration of Mars. Continuous access to low Earth orbit will also help us build the operational expertise needed to tackle future challenges. Together, we are shaping the next chapter in human spaceflight. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7ESpFFu