NASA-Exploring-the-Universe Presentation.pptx

NASA

1. NASA: Exploring the Universe NASA's mission is to explore the universe. It strives to expand our knowledge of Earth. NASA was founded on July 29, 1958. In 2023, NASA's budget was $25.4 billion. by indrajeet prasad

2. A History of Exploration Early Programs Project Mercury paved the way for human spaceflight. Gemini developed essential techniques. Apollo 11 achieved the first moon landing. Space Shuttle The Space Shuttle era saw 135 missions flown from 1981 to 2011. There were also tragedies. Columbia and Challenger were disasters. ISS The International Space Station is a global partnership. It allows scientific research in space. It remains a symbol of cooperation.

3. Unveiling the Solar System 1 Voyager Missions Voyager 1, launched September 5, 1977, is now in interstellar space. It explored the outer planets. 2 Mars Exploration Rovers like Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance are searching for signs of life on Mars. 3 Juno Mission The Juno mission is studying Jupiter's atmosphere. It's also learning about its magnetic field. This will teach us about the planet.

4. Expanding Our Cosmic View Hubble Launched April 24, 1990, it has made over 1.5 million observations. Revolutionary Hubble captures images of galaxies and nebulae. It provides invaluable data. JWST JWST launched December 25, 2021. It observes the first galaxies and exoplanets. It probes deeper into the universe.

5. Earth Science: Understanding Our Planet Earth-observing satellites monitor climate change. They also track weather patterns. They keep watch for natural disasters. The Landsat program is the longest-running Earth observation program. It provides invaluable data. It helps us understand our world. NASA monitors sea levels and ice caps. It also tracks deforestation. It measures air quality and water distribution using GRACE.

6. Technological Innovations 1 Contributions NASA has contributed to GPS and weather forecasting. They've also contributed to medical devices. These have improved our lives. 2 Materials Advanced materials were developed for spacecraft. Examples are memory foam and fire-resistant materials. These help us every day. 3 Green Tech Green technologies include solar panels. They also include water purification systems. These contribute to a sustainable future.

7. Artemis Program: Returning to the Moon Goals The goals are to establish a lunar presence. It prepares for missions to Mars. The program hopes to make new discoveries. Artemis I The first uncrewed Artemis I mission was completed in 2022. It was a complete success. It shows the program is strong. Artemis II & III Artemis II is a crewed lunar flyby planned for 2024. Artemis III has a planned lunar landing in 2025. These mark milestones.

8. The Future of Space Exploration Mars Missions to Mars will search for life. Human exploration is also a key goal. This could rewrite history. 1 Europa Clipper The Europa Clipper explores Jupiter's moon Europa. The launch is planned for 2024. It may reveal habitability. 2 Space Telescopes Future space telescopes will study exoplanets. The telescopes will search for extraterrestrial life. We may find new planets. 3