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NASA Technology

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NASA Technology

@NASA_Technology

We develop, demonstrate, and infuse transformational technologies that enhance NASA’s efforts to explore the unknown in space and benefit life on Earth.

Washington, DC

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Joined June 2010

NASA Technology
@NASA_Technology
Jul 7
Technology built for the Moon, tested at the Moon. After verifying a fuel-efficient lunar orbit, CAPSTONE became a technology testbed for autonomous navigation and deep space communications across signal gaps. More: go.nasa.gov/4pdlhqm
NASA Technology
@NASA_Technology
Jul 2
Registration for the Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table closes in one month! Join NASA and other experts for a webinar on July 9 at 12pm ET to answer your questions and get final reminders. Learn more: go.nasa.gov/4eHGEMH
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NASA Technology
@NASA_Technology
Jul 1
NASA has issued a draft solicitation to advance critical lunar and cislunar technologies. The focus: closing gaps in vertical solar arrays, ISRU oxygen production, Stirling radioisotope generators, in‑space manufacturing, and advanced nanomaterials. These efforts aim to mature
NASA Technology
@NASA_Technology
Jun 26
📢 Calling all innovators with Phase II contracts! The NASA SBIR STTR Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program is open now for qualifying small businesses and has its own distinct guidelines and requirements. go.nasa.gov/4vR8Y5D
NASA Technology
@NASA_Technology
Jun 24
A successful demo is just the beginning. 💫 NASA is extending operations of its Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT), a demo designed to improve connectivity in space. PExT will now pursue additional demonstrations to support next-gen communications. go.nasa.gov/4dVNCfg
NASA Technology
@NASA_Technology
Jun 22
🛰️ Help bridge today's mission needs with tomorrow's commercial ecosystem. 🚀 NASA is seeking proposals from industry to demonstrate backwards compatible Ka-band relay services for legacy missions; ensuring mission continuity while stimulating the commercial marketplace. 📡🌎
NASA Technology
@NASA_Technology
Jun 17
Hello, Griffin-1! We’re pleased to have helped advance the Hazard Detection Lidar technology that will scan and analyze the Moon’s terrain in real-time to map and select the safest landing site. Learn more: go.nasa.gov/4fSlkFo Credit: @astrobotictechnology
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NASA Moon Base
@NASAMoonBase
Jun 15
A Moon Base lander is one step closer to the lunar South Pole. @astrobotic recently unveiled the Griffin-1 lunar lander, now ready for environmental testing at @NASAJPL ahead of its late-2026 launch. Griffin-1 will deliver payloads supporting Moon Base Phase One.
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NASA Universe
@NASAUniverse
Jun 11
The performance of our AstroPix gamma-ray sensors will be tested on @NASA’s FFR (Fly Foundational Robots) mission set to launch in late 2027. In the future, these sensors could detect light from black hole-powered galaxies and cosmic explosions. More: go.nasa.gov/4eduN97
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NASA
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Jun 9
Introducing Artemis III. Four astronauts. Three launches. Two dockings. One splashdown. In 2027, the Artemis III mission will practice docking the Orion spacecraft with two lunar landers in low Earth orbit — the capability we need to return humanity to the Moon’s surface.
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NASA
@NASA
Jun 9
UPDATE: The Artemis III event will start at 11:30am ET (1530 UTC) on Tuesday, June 9!
NASA
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Jun 7
Coming soon: one of history’s most complex missions Tune in on Tuesday, June 9, at 11am ET, to meet the astronauts flying aboard Artemis III, the mission that will test docking capabilities with commercial landers in low Earth orbit — an important step to crewed lunar landings.
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NASA Space Operations
@NASASpaceOps
Jun 9
On last week's Houston We Have a Podcast, Space Communications and Navigation Program's deputy program manager for capability development Greg Heckler discusses how his team is planning communications to support missions to the Moon and beyond. 🎧 Listen here:
NASA Technology
@NASA_Technology
Jun 5
Congratulations to the winners of the Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts – Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) competition! 🏆 University students were challenged to bridge gaps in aerospace technology by innovating new system concepts and prototypes. Read more:
NASA Announces Winners of 2026 University Innovation Competition - NASA
From nasa.gov
NASA Technology
@NASA_Technology
Jun 5
✅ Apollo-inspired engineer ✅ Artemis II interface manager ✅ Deep Space Network mission support Meet Kathleen Harmon, Artemis II interface manager for the Deep Space Network. Kathleen ensured the network was ready to support Artemis II spacecraft operations:
NASA Technology
@NASA_Technology
Jun 3
Today at 1 p.m. ET, learn about NASA’s latest TechLeap Prize: the Robotically Manipulated Payload Challenge. Up to three winners will be selected to receive up to $500,000 each and the opportunity for a flight test. Join to hear tips for preparing an application:
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