When it comes to space, humans and robots go way back. We rely heavily on our mechanical friends to perform tasks that are too dangerous, difficult, or out of reach for us humans. We’re even working on a new generation of robots that will help us explore in advanced and novel ways. Learn more about the CADRE—Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration—project and how this new network of mini rovers could enable future self-guided robotic exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. https://go.nasa.gov/3k5EuZx Producers: Scott Bednar, Jessica Wilde Editor: James Lucas Link to download this video: https://images.nasa.gov/details/Do%20Robots%20Help%20Humans%20in%20Space_%20-%20Horizontal%20Video Credit: NASA ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h78GhU4dgB8

On August 30, 1983, mission specialist Guion "Guy" Bluford became the first African-American astronaut to fly in space. The dramatic night launch of space shuttle Challenger on the STS-8 mission (https://go.nasa.gov/2N8y4e8), 35 years ago today, marked an important milestone in American history. Bluford, who flew on three more shuttle missions during his NASA career, reflects on the significance of his first space flight. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BHQWGw8QNY

Before Jessica Watkins was an astronaut, she was a geologist. Now working on the International Space Station, Jessica and her fellow astronauts are preparing to explore the Moon and beyond. But collecting and investigating rocks on other worlds is very different from digging dirt here on Earth. That’s where tools engineer Adam Naids comes in. Tools designed for Earth geologists may not work in the lower gravity and extreme temperatures of the Moon, and that’s before you bring in the bulky spacesuits! NASA Explorers come together at space school to train astronauts to conduct science on the Moon. Series Executive Producers: Katy Mersmann/Lauren Ward Season Producers: Lonnie Shekhtman/Stephanie Sipila/James Tralie/Molly Wasser Explorers: Jessica Watkins/Adam Naids/Kelsey Young Music: a. “Iced Planet” by Anthony Edwin Phillips and Samuel Karl Bohn b. “The Deep” by Paul Werner c. “Carpe Diem” by Michael James Burns d. “State of Matter” by Markus Gleissner e. “A Grand Enterprise” by Daniel Marantz and Dave Carr f. “Optimistic Attitude 1" by Joel Goodman and Vicente Julio Ortiz Gimeno g. “Dawn Beauty” Laurent Dury h. “Take it Lightly” by Carl David Harms i. “Imaginary Travel” by Claude Pelouse and Olivier Grim Credit: NASA #NASAExplorers #Artemis #NASA ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbT9Xm-R3zc

The President’s funding request for NASA, preparing for first flight on another world, and a new crew heads to the space station … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA! Download Link: https://images.nasa.gov/details-The%20President%E2%80%99s%20Funding%20Request%20for%20NASA%20on%20This%20Week%20@NASA%20%E2%80%93%20April%209,%202021 Producer: Andre Valentine Editor: Lacey Young Music: Universal Production Music ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66RYpY_adnw