Vera Rubin’s research provided key evidence for dark matter, revolutionizing astrophysics. Her work showed galaxies rotate too fast for visible mass alone, leading to the realization that dark matter makes up over 80% of the universe. Rubin Observatory continues her legacy of discovery.
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Christy Hansen, Goddard’s Airborne Sciences Manager, plans and leads airborne Earth science missions, deploying to extreme environments like Antarctica. A former NASA astronaut trainer, she thrives on teamwork, meticulous planning, and always packing chocolate for survival.
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Jie Gong, an atmospheric scientist at NASA Goddard, studies ice clouds and snowfall using satellite data to improve weather predictions. Inspired by her uncle’s perseverance, she embraces collaboration across disciplines and mentors young scientists while balancing life as a mother and pianist.
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Beth Timmons develops flight software at NASA Goddard and helps manage the Core Flight System, an open-source framework used across missions. She also mentors engineers and encourages them to embrace new opportunities in the field.
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To shape NASA’s path of exploration forward, Dr. Gioia Rau unravels stars and worlds beyond our solar system.
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Rachel Tilling, an assistant research scientist at NASA Goddard, studies sea ice using satellite data to understand its role in climate change. She has conducted fieldwork in both the Arctic and Antarctic, validating satellite measurements, and advocates for mental health awareness in education.
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