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Our innovations in chemical, electric, nuclear propulsion, and propellant management technology allow us to develop capabilities that are critical in NASA’s mission to take astronauts to numerous deep-space destinations.




The Glenn Extreme Environment Rig (GEER)

NASA takes first 3-D Microscopic Image on the International Space Station. A composite 3–D model of NASA’s Advanced Colloids Experiment.

What we’re working on

 
Acronyms
A collection of acronyms used extensively by the space flight program/projects.
Communications Services Program (CSP)
NASA Explores Commercial SATCOM Capabilities with new Communications Services Program
Education and Outreach
The astronauts and operators of future robotic vehicles who will explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond are in schools across the country. Educating these ...
ESM
European Service Module
The Orion crew transport vehicle’s European Service Module (ESM) is the spacecraft’s powerhouse, supplying it with electricity, propulsion, thermal ...
Glenn Extreme Environments Rig (GEER)
GEER is a world-class facility designed to simulate extreme environments
Human Research Program
The human research conducted at the GRC focuses on exercise, physiology, exploration medical capability, and other related issues.
ISS Research Program
NASA’s Physical Sciences Research Program at the International Space Station (ISS) has conducted striking fundamental and applied research leading to ...
Planetary Exploration Science Technology Office (PESTO)
Supporting the Planetary Science Division in the Science Mission Directorate
Science
SEP
Solar Electric Propulsion
“Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.” —Inscription on Columbus’ ships
SGSS
Space Communications and Navigation
The Space Communications and Spectrum Management Office at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio manages the planning, formulation, ...
USA
Universal Stage Adapter (USA)
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is designed to be flexible and evolvable to meet a variety of crew and cargo mission needs – and with an ...
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