The trans-sonic truss-braced wing (TTBW) model is preparing for more tests in our 14x22 subsonic wind tunnel! The unique design of the aircraft’s wings reduces drag during flight, which in turn reduces fuel consumption by up to 10%. Learn more: go.nasa.gov/3xeg1Go

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student in the STEM field? NASA wants to hear your ideas to help extend humanity’s presence farther into the solar system through the RASC-AL competition. Learn how to participate here: go.nasa.gov/3xc0CWK

I'm not crying ... YOU'RE crying!! So proud of you ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️

Curiosity and problem solving are key ingredients needed to bring a project to life. Tune into episode 4 of NASA’s #CuriousUniverse to hear from Mike Guminsky about his experience building the future of electric vehicles in the sky. Listen 🎧: nasa.gov/curiousuniverse

NASA's DEMETER will demonstrate a game-changing approach to measure Earth’s Radiation Budget with increased data quality while reducing cost, size, mass and risks from current measurement techniques. Learn more: go.nasa.gov/37eKQQr

NASA is seeking university students’ BIG ideas for exploring robots! 🤖 Students will develop innovative and cost-effective robots that go beyond wheeled rovers capable of exploring other worlds for the BIG Idea Challenge. Learn more about the challenge: go.nasa.gov/3yi7vY5

The X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft is starting to resemble an actual aircraft! The team has been hard at work assembling the fuselage, wing and tail. ✈️ Learn more about the assembly of the aircraft and the plans for the first flight: go.nasa.gov/37hL9dj

Getting vaccinated is our best defense against the Delta variant. If you haven’t yet, now is the time to get it done.

Researchers are constantly asking questions 🤔 ... so how do they test these questions? Watch to learn how researchers turned a last minute question into a useful test during the Orion Spacecraft splash test series: youtu.be/qc3GmKRm0a4

Mark your Calendars! 📆 Langley’s virtual Youth Day will be on August 18! Join the fun on Facebook or YouTube to engage with NASA researchers, participate in interactive activities and take virtual tours of our center! See the full schedule here: fb.me/e/1hDxbouO3

Check out the latest episode of The Quiet Crew to learn about Don Durston’s journey to NASA Ames and what lead him to his current position as the lead sonic-boom wind tunnel tester for the Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project. Watch: youtu.be/UMsmyrZDi60

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket & Cygnus spacecraft are targeted for liftoff tonight at 5:56pm ET, from @NASA_Wallops! The #Cygnus spacecraft will carry nearly 8,200 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station. Watch the launch live: nasa.gov/nasalive

Join us TODAY at 6pm EST for "Explore Moon to Mars: NASA's Hunt for Signs of Life in the Inner Solar System" webinar. We'll explore what NASA has learned from the planetary histories of both Venus and Mars. Register here: bit.ly/3iDUFxL

As a major greenhouse gas, water vapor is an important component in Earth’s evolving climate system. Check out how NASA scientists are using SAGE III instrument on the International Space Station to study water vapor in different levels of the Earth's atmosphere: go.nasa.gov/3xUagxG

The wait is over! Virtual Youth Day is today!! 🥳 Students of all ages are welcome join us for a fun filled day of learning starting at 9 am ET on our Facebook and YouTube channel! Facebook: bit.ly/3CYl55t YouTube: bit.ly/3k61aJf

Bring on the POWER.. that is NASA’s Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources (POWER) Project! Check out the latest updates to the POWER project that improved the accessibility and usage of NASA Earth Observations (EO): go.nasa.gov/3k7B3BP

#ICYMI We held our 2nd Virtual Youth Day on Wednesday, August 18! Be sure to watch each session to learn about Artemis, create your own at home crafts and much more! 🚀 Watch all the sessions here: bit.ly/3ml71NQ

Are you gearing up to head #BacktoSchool? Whether you are an educator or a student Broken Link has you covered! Check out our exciting activities and challenges to help you kick start your school year >>> go.nasa.gov/3ks72Nt

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft recently deployed to St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands! During its campaign, instruments on the plane will measure winds, aerosols, precipitation & other conditions that influence convection. ✈️ Learn more: go.nasa.gov/3ycW9Uy NASA Armstrong

NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) is leading the effort to integrate technology in the OSTEM portfolio. Learn more about how NASA is working to increase diversity in the #STEM workforce: go.nasa.gov/3kCqmY9