As NASA plans future human exploration missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, new and unique challenges emerge — like communication delays and limited return-to-Earth options — so enhanced medical care capabilities are critical. Crews will need non-invasive imaging technology to diagnose medical conditions, like broken bones or dental injuries.   Scientists at NASA’s Glenn Research […] The post NASA Glenn Tests Mini-X-Ray Technology to Advance Space Health Care   first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

Until now, additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, of engine components was limited by the lack of affordable metal alloys that could withstand the extreme temperatures of spaceflight. Expensive metal alloys were the only option for 3D printing engine parts until NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, developed the GRX-810 alloy. The primary […] The post NASA-Developed Printable Metal Can Take the Heat first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

NASA’s Inventions and Contributions Board (ICB) has awarded Commercial Invention of the Year to NASA Glenn Research Center’s GRX-810: A 3D Printable Alloy Designed for Extreme Environments.   NASA Alloy GRX–810, an oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) alloy, can endure temperatures over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. It is more malleable and can survive more than 1,000 times longer […] The post NASA Glenn Earns Commercial Invention of the Year Award first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

From astronauts to athletes, researchers to referees, and communicators to coaches, NASA is much like basketball – we all train to reach the top of our game. Staff from NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland drove home this point during the “All-Star Shoot for the Stars” event at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, July 17-19. […] The post NASA Glenn Shoots for the Stars During WNBA All-Star Weekend first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

NASA has chosen a group of contractors to supply multiple agency facilities with liquid and gaseous helium for at least the next two years. The NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid and Gaseous Helium contract is a fixed-price indefinite-delivery requirements contract with firm-fixed-price delivery orders. The awards have a total estimated value of approximately $105.1 million. […] The post NASA Selects Contractors to Supply Centers with Helium first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is seeking proposals for the use of its historic aircraft hangar, along with a parking lot, tarmac, and a small neighboring office building. Proposals are due by 1 p.m. EDT on Nov. 28.   The hangar, formally known as the Flight Research Building, is available for lease by signing a […] The post NASA Invites Proposals to Lease Aircraft Hangar in Cleveland first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

The GRUVE (Glenn Reconfigurable User-Interface and Virtual Reality Exploration) Lab is located within the GVIS Lab. It is home to the CAVE, which is predominantly used for mission scenarios and to tour virtual environments of NASA facilities. The post GRUVE Lab first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

As part of NASA Glenn’s Scientific Computing and Visualization Team, the GVIS Lab has a storied visual and technological history. The post GVIS History first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

Nineteen teams of students from across the nation in grades 8-12 worked for months in classrooms, labs, basements, and garages for the opportunity to test their projects at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. This spring, the teams’ hard work was put to the test in the 2.2 Second Drop Tower facility at NASA Glenn.   […] The post NASA Glenn Announces 2025 Drop Tower Challenge Winners  first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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In this Nov. 1, 1964, image, three members of NASA’s Lewis Research Center’s (now NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland) Educational Services Office pose with one of the center’s Spacemobile space science demonstration units. Once the NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) became NASA, public outreach became one of the agency’s core tenets. Lewis, which […] The post To the Spacemobile! first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

NASA is seeking information from U.S. and international companies about Earth proximity relay communication and navigation capabilities as the agency aims to use private industry satellite communications services for emerging agency science missions. “As part of NASA’s Communications Services Project, the agency is working with private industry to solve challenges for future exploration,” said Kevin […] The post NASA Seeks Commercial Feedback on Space Communication Solutions first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

NASA’s Glenn Research Center headed to the ballpark for Education Day with the Lake Erie Crushers on May 15. NASA Glenn staff showcased the science of NASA using portable wind tunnel demonstrations, virtual reality simulations, and other interactives inspired by NASA’s Artemis missions.   Guests snapped photos at an “out-of-this-world” selfie station and learned how to […] The post NASA Glenn Pitches Science Demonstrations at Lake Erie Crushers Game  first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

NASA Glenn Research Center’s work in power and propulsion was on full display at the Piston Powered Auto-Rama at the I-X Center in Cleveland, March 28-30. The event is the largest indoor showcase of cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, and other engine-powered vehicles.  Center staff introduced guests to NASA’s Stirling engine technology, a free-piston Stirling power […] The post NASA Glenn Showcases Stirling Engine Technology at Piston Powered Auto-Rama first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

April 24 marked the 35th anniversary of the launch of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. The iconic space observatory remains a household name —the most well-recognized and scientifically productive telescope in history. Engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland played a significant role in how the telescope functions today.   NASA Glenn researchers assisted in all […] The post NASA Glenn Engineer Highlights Research for Hubble Servicing Missions  first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland hosted a delegation of Slovenian government officials and representatives from the Ohio Governor’s Office on April 11. NASA Glenn leadership provided the group with an overview of the center’s vital role within the agency. The delegation also visited key space-related and aeronautics facilities, including tours of the Zero Gravity […] The post NASA Glenn Hosts Slovenian Delegation and Ohio Governor’s Office first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

Ohio residents can now take their vehicle to new heights with a specialty license plate showcasing NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.  It is available on the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) website under the “Special Interest Plates” section. Click the “Organizational Plates” drop-down tab for details on NASA Glenn’s plate.  The Ohio BMV will collect […] The post Specialty NASA Glenn License Plates Available   first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

Water is essential for life, and it is an important engineering tool as well. On March 21, NASA’s Glenn Research Center staff joined Great Lakes Science Center in celebrating World Water Day at the science center, home of the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, in downtown Cleveland. Staff conducted hands-on demonstrations highlighting NASA’s Liquid Cooling and […] The post NASA Glenn Shows Students Temperature-Cooling Technology first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland supported the 26th annual FIRST Robotics Competition Buckeye Regional, April 3-6, at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center. This international engineering design challenge combines the excitement of sports with the rigors of STEM.  NASA Glenn Center Director Dr. Jimmy Kenyon helped kick off this year’s event by addressing the student […] The post NASA Glenn Champions FIRST Robotics Competition Buckeye Regional first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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