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Probing the Plume
Investigating the properties of plasma plumes help researchers determine the efficiency of Hall Effect Thrusters.
Quantum Optics & Increased Risk Posture: Student Innovations at NASA
Throughout space, hundreds of satellites are orbiting Earth and other celestial planets, continuously collecting data about the vast universe. ...
NASA Takes a New Approach to Ice Crystal Icing Research
NASA Glenn researchers are going back to basics to probe deeper into the physics of high-altitude ice crystal icing.
Evolution of an Agency
NACA became NASA in 1958

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For over 75 years, our scientists and engineers have advanced technology in both aviation and space exploration. These innovations have given the U.S. a leading role in the aerospace industry.

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Industrial Productivity Manufacturing Technology

Polyimide Aerogels Boost Antennas, Insulate Pipes

Research Center_s Mary Ann Meador is an expert in aerogels: low-density solids that make excellent insulators. Using polyimide polymers, she and her team ...

Industrial Productivity Manufacturing Technology

Vibration Tables Shake Up Aerospace, Car Testing

Team Corporation has been building vibration-testing equipment for NASA since the 1950s. Most recently, the Burlington, Washington-based company built a ...

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Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries Draw from NASA Research

Research In its early days, NASA spent much effort developing rechargeable silver-zinc batteries, as the pairing offers a higher power-to-weight ratio than ...


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SGSS
Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN)
The Space Communications and Spectrum Management Office manages the planning, formulation, implementation, and integration or projects and tasks assigned ...
SEP
Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP)
“Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.” —Inscription on Columbus’ ships
USA
Universal Stage Adapter (USA)
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is designed to be flexible and evolvable to meet a variety of crew and cargo mission needs – and with an ...
ESM
European Service Module (ESM)
Orion’s service module is the powerhouse of the spacecraft, supplying it with the electricity, propulsion, thermal control, air and water it needs in space.
International Space Station (ISS) Research
NASA’s Physical Sciences Research Program, along with its predecessors, has conducted significant fundamental and applied research, which has led to ...

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Large-Scale Swept Wing Model in the NASA Glenn Icing Research Tunnel
Icing Research
NASA’s icing research involves the development of tools and methods for evaluating and simulating the growth of ice on current and future aircraft surfaces ...
Boundary Layer Ingestion testing in NASA Glenn 8'x6' wind tunnel.
Boundary Layer Ingestion Propulsion
The aviation industry has made tremendous strides in increasing the efficiency of today’s aircraft, especially by significantly reducing the fuel ...
Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP)
Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP)
Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP) is the use of propulsors (propellers or fans) driven by electric motors to propel aircraft ranging from air taxis to ...
STARC-ABL electrical
Hybrid Electric Propulsion
NASA is investing in Hybrid Electric Propulsion research as part of its overall efforts to improve the fuel efficiency, emissions, and noise levels in ...

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World-class facilities

Drop vehicle and release mechanism
Zero Gravity Research Facility
The Zero Gravity Research Facility is NASA’s premier facility for ground based microgravity research, and the largest facility of its kind in the world. It ...
Space Power Facility (SPF) vacuum chamber dome exterior
Space Power Facility
The Space Power Facility (SPF) houses the world’s largest and most powerful space environment simulation facilities. The Space Simulation Vacuum Chamber is ...
Common Research Model
Icing Research Tunnel
NASA’s Glenn Research Center’s Icing Research Tunnel supports the development of tools and methods for simulating the growth of ice on aircraft ...
Evolutionary Xenon Thruster
Electric Propulsion Laboratory
The Electric Propulsion Laboratory (EPL) supports research and development of spacecraft power and electric propulsion systems.  The staff of EPL have been ...

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Our work ranges from the every-day operating of our facilities, to exploring the mind-boggling, furthest limits of the past, present, and future of our universe. In this section you will find information about employment opportunities and programs at NASA.
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