Future Missions
As technology brings us new possibilities, NASA is prepared to go where few ever imagined. In many of our lifetimes we will see men and women on the moon. We may watch as humans step foot on Mars for the very first time or some may make that step themselves.
Image at right: Artist's concept of GRAIL's Twin Spacecraft fly in Tandem Around the Moon (courtesy of NASA).
Image at right: Artist's concept of GRAIL's Twin Spacecraft fly in Tandem Around the Moon (courtesy of NASA).
Human Spaceflight Missions
Exploration Plans
NASA's plans to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Learn more about Exploration Plans on NASA's website.
Solar System Missions
MAVEN
The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) mission, scheduled for launch in late 2013, will be the first mission devloted to understanding the Martian upper atmosphere.
Learn more about MAVEN on NASA's website.
Beyond the Solar System Missions
James Webb Space Telescope
NASA's largest infrared-optimized telescope.
Learn more about the James Webb Telescope on NASA's website.
NuSTAR
NuSTAR is an X-ray telescope that will search for black holes, map supernova explosions, and study the most extreme active galaxies. NuSTAR is scheduled for launch in February 2012.
Learn more about NuSTAR on NASA's website.
Additional Links
- Around the Adler
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Our Doane Observatory is open every Third Thursday for Adler After Dark.
- Did you know?
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Over its flight career, space shuttle Endeavour flew 122853151 miles and spent 299 days in space.
- Get involved
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