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By developing technologies that will enable further exploration of the universe and revolutionize air travel

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Tour our world-class facilities
Glenn tours are a unique blend of education and entertainment. Visitors can explore America’s research facilities and see where scientists and engineers develop propulsion, power and communication technologies for NASA’s aeronautics and space programs.
Educational programs
We advance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and the workforce pipeline by offering educational programs at the international, national, regional, and local levels.
Community events
We can bring the excitement of aeronautics and space exploration to your institution or event with a traveling exhibit. We’re responsible for NASA outreach programs and events in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Visit us at the Great Lakes Science Center
At our Visitor’s Center in the Great Lakes Science Center, you’ll find an awesome space experience with galleries, interactive exhibits, fascinating artifacts and amazing NASA media.

We’re powering the exploration of the universe

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 ...
International Space Station
ISS Research Program
NASA’s Physical Sciences Research Program at the International Space Station (ISS) has conducted striking fundamental and applied research leading to ...
SEP
Solar Electric Propulsion
“Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.” —Inscription on Columbus’ ships
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Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN)
Exploration, enabled.
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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We’re with you when you fly

Large-Scale Swept Wing Model in the NASA Glenn Icing Research Tunnel
Icing Research
NASA’s icing research involves the development of tools and methods for evaluating and simulating the growth of ice on current and future aircraft surfaces ...
Artist rendering of the SUSAN aircraft concept taking off
Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP)
NASA Glenn’s research in Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP) offers new possibilities for reducing fuel and energy usage in aviation. Innovative ...
Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC)
To impact the next generation of turbofan engines, the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project is working with industry partners to develop small ...
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Acoustics Research
Our vision is to help increase the peace and quiet in the world by serving as a leader in aircraft engine noise reduction research

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World-class facilities

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Zero Gravity Research Facility
The Zero Gravity Research Facility is NASA’s premier facility for ground based microgravity research, and the largest facility of its kind in the world. It ...
Space Environments Complex (SEC) vacuum chamber dome exterior
Space Environments Complex
The Space Environments Complex (SEC) houses the world’s largest and most powerful space environment simulation facilities. The Space Simulation Vacuum ...
Common Research Model
Icing Research Tunnel
NASA Glenn Research Centers Icing Research Tunnel supports the development of tools and methods for simulating the growth of ice on aircraft surfaces as ...
Evolutionary Xenon Thruster
Electric Propulsion and Power Laboratory
The Electric Propulsion and Power Laboratory (EPPL) supports research and development of spacecraft power and electric propulsion systems. The staff of ...

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Careers
Our work ranges from the every-day operating of our facilities, to exploring the mind-boggling, furthest limits of the past, present, and future of our universe. In this section you will find information about employment opportunities and programs at NASA.
Internships
NASA internships are educational hands-on opportunities that provide unique NASA-related research and operational experiences for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students as well as educators.
Business Opportunities
Explore contracting opportunities, find acquisition forecasts, grants, cooperative agreements solicitations and other resources for businesses large and small.
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