Environment & Sustainability

Learn about climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable living practices. CurioAtlas brings together research and solutions shaping the future of our planet.

Louis Nguyen

Louis Nguyen Research Computer Engineer, Climate Science Branch, Science Directorate, NASA Langley Research Center Louis Nguyen began his professional career in 1992 and has 25 years of experience working in the field of atmospheric science research. Louis is a Research…

Christopher Harris

Christopher Harris IT Specialist, Atmospheric Science Data Center, Science Directorate, NASA Langley Research Center My professional career spans over 40 years working in the IT field with increasing responsibilities leading to technical leadership in the areas of data system management…

NASA Cost-Saving Technology Demo is Ready for Launch

Teams encapsulated NASA’s R5-S7 (Realizing Rapid, Reduced-cost high-Risk Research project Spacecraft 7) CubeSat, along with three other NASA funded CubeSats, inside a SpaceX Falcon 9 payload fairing with several dozen other satellites at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on…

Central America’s forests are crucial for migrating birds: Study

As winter closes in across much of North America, migratory birds are heading south to warmer climes and more abundant food. But until recently, scientists didn’t have a good understanding of exactly where they went. Researchers from the Wildlife Conservation…

The Foundations of the National Spatial Reference System

The Foundations of the National Spatial Reference System NOAA Heritage Deep Dive:An in-depth look back at the National Spatial Reference System. This story was originally published on NOAA’s 200th Anniversary website in 2007. In 1807, Ferdinand Hassler, the first Superintendent…

Landsat’s Enduring Legacy

Landsat Navigation Landsat Home Missions Landsat Next Landsat 9 Landsat 8 Landsat 7 Landsat 6 Landsat 5 Landsat 4 Landsat 3 Landsat 2 Landsat 1 News Latest News People of Landsat Q&As Newsletter Publications Data Overview Cal/Val Open Data Benefits…

Stella

STELLA The STELLA (Science and Technology Education for Land/Life Assessment) project uses spectrometers that can be built with low-cost components and 3D printed housings to introduce NASA Earth observation technologies and provide authentic hands-on learning experiences for remote sensing education.…

PLANETS Units Have Landed – Free NASA-Funded Out-of-School Time Resources

Explore This Section Science Science Activation PLANETS Units Have Landed –… Overview Learning Resources Science Activation Teams SME Map Opportunities More Science Activation Stories Citizen Science   4 min read PLANETS Units Have Landed – Free NASA-Funded Out-of-School Time Resources…

Chesapeake Bay from Space

Landsat Navigation Landsat Home Missions Landsat Next Landsat 9 Landsat 8 Landsat 7 Landsat 6 Landsat 5 Landsat 4 Landsat 3 Landsat 2 Landsat 1 News Latest News People of Landsat Q&As Newsletter Publications Data Overview Cal/Val Open Data Benefits…