31 reactions | It takes powerful, steady propulsion to help spacecraft travel through the expanse of space. In our Electric Propulsion and Power Lab, we use large space environment simulation chambers to test and develop propulsion systems. Go inside in this virtual tour: https://www.nasa.gov/specials/epl360/ | NASA's Glenn Research Center | Facebook

Happy birthday, Glenn Research Center! On January 23, 1942, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics—the N.A.C.A.—founded the Aircraft Engine Laboratory, which was renamed Lewis Research Center after NASA was established in 1958. Space History Archives👉 https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html It was renamed again in 1999 as the Glenn Research Center. The facility was named after John Glenn, an astronaut who became the first American to orbit the Earth. The center is located

13K views · 128 reactions | Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spacecraft completed rigorous testing at NASA's facility, preparing for its inaugural mission to the ISS. This shuttle-like craft, similar to the Space Shuttle but smaller and more versatile, will carry cargo to the ISS on the United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket. | Interesting Engineering | Facebook