Heres an appearance back at those and other things we did this year at NASA.
In 2022, NASA launched their mega Moon rocket for the first time– sending the uncrewed Orion spacecraft around the Moon, they kicked off a new period in astronomy with record-breaking new imagery from the Webb Space Telescope, they moved an asteroid in humanitys first-ever planetary defense presentation and far more. Heres a look back at those and other things they did, this year @NASA!
NASAs Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft launches on the Artemis I flight test, Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from Launch Complex 39B at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASAs Artemis I objective is the very first integrated flight test of the agencys deep space expedition systems: the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and ground systems. SLS and Orion released at 1:47 a.m. ET from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
Moon to Mars
* Artemis I Mega Rocket Launches Orion to Moon
* Splashdown! NASAs Orion Returns to Earth After Historic Moon Mission
” And liftoff of Artemis I …”– Launch analyst
One of the most significant NASA moments of 2022 was the historic launch of our Artemis I flight test around the Moon. About 26 days later, we celebrated the objectives return to Earth …
” Splashdown!
* NASA Pursues Astronaut Lunar Landers for Future Artemis Moon Missions
We also asked business for proposals to show and establish astronaut Moon landers that can offer Moon landing services beyond the Artemis III mission.
* NASA Identifies Candidate Regions for Landing Next Americans on Moon
And we identified 13 prospect landing regions near the South Pole of the Moon, each with several potential landing sites for Artemis III.
Planetary System and Beyond
* Webb Telescopes First Images of Unseen Universe
We released the Webb Space Telescopes very first full-color images and spectroscopic data, showcasing Webbs ability to catch crisp, brand-new views of our solar system and beyond.
* DART Mission Impact Changed Asteroids Motion in Space
We effectively demonstrated the first-ever planetary defense test– crashing a spacecraft into a moving asteroid, modifying that asteroids path of travel.
* Sample Tube Drop Spot Established on Mars
And we helped establish the area for a “drop off spot” on Mars where rock and soil samples can be obtained by a future objective and returned to Earth for research study.
NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio is envisioned throughout a spacewalk connected to the International Space Stations starboard truss structure. Behind Rubio, the last rays of an orbital sunset penetrate Earths thin atmosphere as the spaceport station flew 258 miles above the African country of Algeria. Credit: NASA
People in Space
* NASA Authorization Act of 2022
2022 was the 22nd continuous year with people aboard the International Space Station Congress passed a brand-new law extending NASAs work on the station through a minimum of September 2030.
* NASA and Boeing Complete Uncrewed Flight Test to Station.
Other human spaceflight activities from 2022 consist of commercial partner Boeings uncrewed flight test to and from the station …
* Space Station Crew Rotation Flights Continue
Continued team rotation flights to the space station by partner SpaceX …
* Vande Hei Sets U.S. Spaceflight Record
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Heis U.S. record-setting remain in orbit …
* First Private Astronaut Mission to Space Station
And the first NASA-enabled personal astronaut mission to the area station …
Illustration of Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID). Credit: NASA
Space Tech
* CAPSTONE Arrives to Orbit at the Moon
Our space technology activities in 2022 included our CAPSTONE spacecrafts arrival at the Moon to “check drive” the exact same distinct orbit that the Gateway lunar outpost will fly.
* LOFTID Inflatable Heat Shield Test a Success
We effectively showed an inflatable heat guard that could assist land heavier payloads on worlds with atmospheres, including Mars, and Earth.
* Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) Began Operations
And the agencys very first two-way laser relay communications system started demonstrations. It might considerably broaden communications capabilities for future space exploration.
EMIT observes Earth from outside the International Space Station. EMIT data is provided to the NASA Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) for usage by other scientists and the public. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Earth
* Launched EMIT Earth Science Instrument
Work and objectives that concentrated on Earth this past year include a new spaceport station instrument that studies how climatic mineral dust affects the worlds temperature level.
* Released Concept for Earth Information Center
We likewise released the very first Earth Information Center concept to supply the information, resources, and tools decision-makers require to react to climate modification.
* Landsat Turns 50
And we assisted commemorate the Landsat programs 50 years of imaging Earth. The program has caught over 10 million images considering that it started.
This artists concept of NASAs X-59 QueSST jet reflects the planes last configuration following years of research and design engineering. The jet is now under building by Lockheed Martin at the businesss Skunk Works center in Palmdale, California. Credit: Lockheed Martin
Flight
* Jet Engine Installed on NASAs X-59
On the aeronautics research study front, our peaceful supersonic X-59 aircraft was equipped with the engine that will power it to accelerate to Mach 1-point-4.
* X-57 Maxwell Aircraft Gets Powered Up
Lithium-ion battery loads set up in our all-electric X-57 Maxwell airplane successfully powered the planes motors.
* Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Mission
And we continued partnerships to establish a system to safely transport individuals and cargo utilizing revolutionary new aircraft that are only just now becoming possible.
NASA names two national winners for the Lunabotics Junior contest: Lucia Grisanti, for grades K-5 and Shriya Sawant for the grades 6-12 were chosen from roughly 2,300 submitted designs of Moon rovers. Credit: Future Engineers
STEM Engagement
* Lunabotics Junior Contest
NASA STEM-related activities in 2022 included the Lunabotics Junior Contest, which featured our Artemis objectives. We announced the 2 national winners of the competitors.
* Vice President Hosts NASA for Family STEM Event
An occasion hosted by the Vice President included NASA STEM education activities, an unique screening of the Disney Pixar movie, “Lightyear,” and numerous NASA astronauts.
* NASA Continued Spanish Language Communications in 2022
” ¡ Despegue!”– Spanish Language Launch Commentator
And we continued sharing understanding about NASA objectives and activities through a variety of Spanish-language social media accounts and sites in 2022.
Credit: NASA
History
” We select to go to the Moon …”– JFK
* The 60th Anniversary of JFKs Rice University Speech
The 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedys historical speech at Rice University was among the most significant NASA-related anniversaries. The speech recommitted the country to the objective of landing astronauts on the Moon and returning them securely to Earth.
And today, in “Space City,” the “Artemis Generation” stands ready.– Bill Nelson, NASA Administrator
The James Webb Space Telescope is an area observatory to see even more into the Universe than ever previously. In July 2022 it ended up being fully operational for science and launched its first full-color images and spectroscopic information. Credit: ESA/ATG medialab
In 2022, we assisted humanity take a major action toward an irreversible presence in deep space …
We recorded new breathtaking views of the universe …
And we saw a first-of-its-kind objective hit its mark …
NASAs Space Launch System rocket bring the Orion spacecraft launches on the Artemis I flight test, Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from Launch Complex 39B at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASAs Artemis I mission is the first incorporated flight test of the agencys deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and ground systems. One of the biggest NASA moments of 2022 was the historic launch of our Artemis I flight test around the Moon. NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio is imagined during a spacewalk connected to the International Space Stations starboard truss structure. Those are some of the NASA activities from 2022.
Benefits to You
Year in and year out, the work we do that extends our reach into the universes, results in development discoveries, and turns science fiction into science truth is “work done” to benefit you!
Those are a few of the NASA activities from 2022. For more information, see nasa.gov/ 2022. Thanks for viewing. Please have a safe, healthy, and pleased holiday season, and we anticipate sharing more NASA highlights with you in 2023!