NASA Technology

Not science fiction, science fact! 🔬 Researchers are exploring an idea to use engineered bacteria to clean Martian water, turning contaminants into consumables. This concept could one day help us produce valuable resources for explorers on the Red Planet. Explore more: go.nasa.gov/42Nmmuk

During Artemis II, an onboard optical terminal transmitted 484+ gigabytes of data to Earth. This tech is paving the way for 4K video streaming from space. Watch for the slight shift in video clarity as Orion switches from radio frequency to infrared laser links. Learn more: go.nasa.gov/4cKBApT

Powering the next giant leap. A novel electromagnetic thruster that runs on lithium metal vapor was successfully fired up for the first time during initial tests at JPL. Fully developed and paired with a nuclear power source, these thrusters could reduce launch mass and support payloads required for human Mars missions.

▶️ Live Now! Tune into this year's Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium spring meeting. In partnership with @JHUAPL, hear from NASA and industry experts as they discuss @NASAMoonBase and technologies to support long-term exploration on the lunar surface: go.nasa.gov/4uafDWZ

The spacecraft ➡️ some of the tech that hitched a ride to the @Space_Station! NASA Glenn researchers are leading the charge on this system, called IVGEN Mini, which could transform water into IV fluid on demand. Producing this life-saving liquid on the go could extend its shelf life and lighten cargo loads on future missions to deep space. After launching aboard NASA’s Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services 24 mission, the technology arrived at the station on April 13, where it will be tested this spring and fall. Discover how it works: go.nasa.gov/42veKwl

Lunar timekeeping is key to space traffic management 🛰️ Spacecraft rely on precise timing to determine their position around the Moon. To establish a long-term lunar presence, NASA is developing a lunar time scale to keep future missions in sync. More: go.nasa.gov/4cvYYaE

It's our home. This Earth Day, see our planet as our Artemis II astronauts saw it with these new images from the mission.

📢 Calling all innovators! NASA is making it easier than ever for small businesses to contribute their technology concepts to support NASA’s missions through a Broad Agency Announcement. The first three appendices, outlining topics and subtopics for desired technology proposals, are open. Submit your proposal by May 21: go.nasa.gov/41Kv6kA

The NASA Artemis II Human Research Data Methodology Challenge is seeking innovative approaches to analyzing the unique dataset collected from the Artemis II mission. Submit your ideas by June 5, 2026! Learn more: go.nasa.gov/42i3tPX

LIVE: Back at home in Houston, our Artemis II astronauts are talking about their mission around the Moon. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Want more Moon in your life?🌙 Join us for the Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium as NASA experts discuss @NASAMoonBase, lunar infrastructure technologies, and more! This year’s spring meeting, hosted by @JHUAPL, will take place April 28-30. Register for in-person attendance by Sunday, April 19, or tune in virtually: go.nasa.gov/41F83Yp

Glenn engineers are testing a technology that could transform the way @NASA fuels future space exploration missions. ⛽ “If we can produce and liquefy oxygen on the Moon or Mars, we can fuel landers on the surface where they land, reducing the amount of propellant needed to launch from Earth,” said Evan Racine, manager for the project, called CryoFILL, at the center. Discover more: go.nasa.gov/40nYQ6e

BIG NEWS: We’re exploring the full force of American innovation to fix a broken permitting system! Today, CEQ announced the launch of “Permitting Innovators,” a new program that calls on the private sector to identify tech solutions to modernize Federal permitting. whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/…

Join us tomorrow at 11am ET for a discussion on deep space food and how you can get involved!

Want to hear more from the Artemis II astronauts? Fresh off their return to Earth, the crew will hold a news conference at 2:30pm ET (1830 UTC) on Thursday, April 16, to discuss their mission: go.nasa.gov/3OFIAep

Welcome home Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy! 🫶 The Artemis II astronauts have splashed down at 8:07pm ET (0007 UTC April 11), bringing their historic 10-day mission around the Moon to an end.

Your close personal friends, the @NASAArtemis astronauts (and Rise), can't wait to get home! In the meantime, enjoy a few new pictures from their camera roll. And watch their return with us live at nasa.gov/live.

Moon joy [noun] the feeling of intense happiness and excitement that only comes from a mission to the Moon The Artemis II crew bring us endless Moon joy.

It's not just a phase 🌕 Artemis II astronauts captured these views of the Moon as the Orion spacecraft flew around the far side of the Moon on April 6, 2026.