Dr. Rigby leads the science team for NASA Webb Telescope, which has transformed our understanding of the universe since it launched in 2021. Dr. Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman in space and director of NASA's Johnson Space Center.

Learn more about their accomplishments: go.nasa.gov/3UK97aD

Congrats to Dr. Jane Rigby and Dr. Ellen Ochoa, who were selected by the The White House to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom today!

Dr. Rigby and Dr. Ochoa will be honored for their trailblazing achievements in a ceremony this afternoon: go.nasa.gov/3UK97aD

Stay tuned for more inspiring stories during #AANHPI Heritage Month—thanks for celebrating with us!

It was our pleasure Mick Jagger, thank you for being such engaging, kind and incredible guests! We hope to see you again at NASA's Johnson Space Center! You’re certainly welcome to hang with NASA Astronauts anytime!

I have been in space for 50+ days now. It has been an amazing experience so far. I have so many highlights. One of the highlights was getting a video of the eclipse. It was eerily beautiful, and what an opportunity to see it from the International Space Station!

“When you’re happy, you’re successful.”

Inia Soto Ramos is a diver, researcher, and data validation lead for the PACE mission at NASA Goddard: go.nasa.gov/4baOtWv

Happy World Pilots' Day! As a former space shuttle pilot, instructor pilot, test pilot, and co-pilot, I’m incredibly grateful for the career that has opened the world and beyond for me.

To the would-be aviators across planet Earth, dream big, fly high, and reach for the stars!

Annie Easley, born #OTD in 1933, began her 34-year career at NASA in 1955, working as a human computer. When human computers were replaced by machines, she evolved too, becoming a computer programmer. go.nasa.gov/3Ulw2sF

Before Loral O'Hara was one of our NASA Astronauts, she worked on underwater vehicles. Today, she is using oceanic examples to bring the science of thermal energy transfer to you in this special #EarthDay STEMonstration:

Ever heard of a “doctor for the planet”? Anum Ashraf helps design climate and weather instrumentation that will be important for our planet’s future to inform policymakers.

Ashraf is a climate scientist at NASA Langley Research Center: go.nasa.gov/3vT8pya

After 204 days in space, astronaut @LunarLoral is back on Earth—and she's speaking with media and the public about her scientific mission aboard the International Space Station. Tune in and share your questions with #AskNASA . twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The astronaut application deadline has been extended to April 16th. You have 3 days remaining - don't delay, apply today! go.nasa.gov/astro2024 #BeAnAstronaut

Hear from Jenny Mottar, art director for NASA science, as she shares her inspiration behind this year's #EarthDay poster concept and design: go.nasa.gov/3VVx5AG

'Figure out what makes the impossible possible,” says Meghan Everett, NASA's Johnson Space Center's International Space Station program deputy chief scientist.

Read more about Meghan and get inspired by her words of wisdom: go.nasa.gov/3UaCLWe

All smiles after a successful mission and 204 days spent aboard the International Space Station.

Welcome home, Loral O'Hara! 🌎

In celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth , NASA highlights the multifaceted group of women behind the launch and recovery efforts for NASAArtemis missions.

They are a driving force in planning crewed missions and inspiring the #Artemis Generation.

More: go.nasa.gov/3vmCTZm

Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with NASA Small Business! At 1pm ET March 20, women entrepreneurs will share their success stories in the aerospace industry. bit.ly/4ahkBHG

Congratulations are in order for Leslie Livesay!

Livesay has blazed a path to becoming the first woman to serve as NASA JPL’s deputy director. Learn more about her career journey: go.nasa.gov/3vqYv6F