NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Understanding the Sources of Rising Carbon Dioxide

Every time we get into our car, turn the key and drive somewhere, we burn gasoline, a fossil fuel derived from crude oil.

S'COOL Kids Still Have Their Heads In The Clouds For NASA Science

For 12 years, elementary school students have helped NASA scientists verify satellite measurements of the atmosphere.

NASA Balloon Successfully Flight-Tested Over Antarctica

NASA and the National Science Foundation have successfully launched and demonstrated a newly designed super pressure balloon in Antarctica.

NASA Study Links Severe Storm Increases, Global Warming

The frequency of extremely high clouds in Earth's tropics is increasing as a result of global warming.

Modeling Radiation Exposure for Pilots, Crew and Passengers on Commercial Flights

Did you know that flight crews on high-latitude routes are exposed to more radiation on an annual basis than nuclear plant workers?

NASA Mission to Help Unravel Key Carbon, Climate Mysteries

01.29.09 - NASA's first spacecraft dedicated to studying atmospheric carbon dioxide is in final preparations for a Feb. 23 launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

NASA to Hold Media Briefing about New Global Carbon Dioxide Mission

01.22.09 - NASA will hold a media briefing on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. EST to discuss the upcoming Orbiting Carbon Observatory mission, the first NASA spacecraft dedicated to studying carbon dioxide.

02.29.08

NASA's New Decadal Survey Missions: SMAP, ICESat-II

01.23.08

NASA Media Event Highlights Rainfall Satellite's Decade of Success