{"id":194039,"date":"2025-04-02T03:15:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T17:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?p=838271"},"modified":"2025-04-02T03:15:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T17:15:49","slug":"nasa-receives-10-nominations-for-the-29th-annual-webby-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=194039","title":{"rendered":"NASA Receives 10 Nominations for the 29th Annual Webby Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"padding-top-5 padding-bottom-3 width-full maxw-full hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-article-intro\">\n<div class=\"width-full maxw-full article-header\">\n<div class=\"margin-bottom-2 width-full maxw-full\">\n<p class=\"label carbon-60 margin-0 margin-bottom-3 padding-0\">2 min read<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"display-48 margin-bottom-2\">Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\">\n<div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\">\n<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\">\n<figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/webbys-2024-nominations.webp\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/webbys-2024-nominations.webp?w=1280\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 52% 50%; object-position: 52% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/webbys-2024-nominations.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/webbys-2024-nominations.webp?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/webbys-2024-nominations.webp?resize=768,431 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/webbys-2024-nominations.webp?resize=1024,575 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/webbys-2024-nominations.webp?resize=400,225 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/webbys-2024-nominations.webp?resize=600,337 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/webbys-2024-nominations.webp?resize=900,506 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/webbys-2024-nominations.webp?resize=1200,674 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\">\n<div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">This ultra high-definition video featuring an orange tabby cat named Taters, was streamed from nearly 19 million miles away via laser by NASA&#8217;s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment, marking a historic milestone for space communications.<\/div>\n<div class=\"hds-credits\">Jet Propulsion Laboratory<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Since it began in 1958, NASA has been charged by law with spreading the word about its work to the widest extent practicable. From typewritten press releases to analog photos and film, the agency has effectively moved into social media and other online communications. NASA\u2019s broad reach across digital platforms has been recognized by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), with 10 nominations across multiple categories for the academy\u2019s 29th annual Webby Awards.<\/p>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"nasa-gb-align-center padding-y-3 maxw-full width-full display-flex flex-align-center hds-module wp-block-nasa-blocks-blockquote\">\n<div class=\"grid-container grid-container-block display-flex flex-column flex-justify-center padding-0\">\n<div class=\"grid-col-12 desktop:display-flex mobile:display-block\">\n<div class=\"blockquote-icon margin-bottom-3\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tablet:square-4 square-4 margin-right-3\" version=\"1.1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 3000 3000\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 3000 3000;\" xml:space=\"preserve\"> <g> <path d=\"M586.7,1429.7c-10.7,1.5-21.4,2.8-33.9,4.5c6.9-26.6,12.7-50.7,19.5-74.6c32.4-114.1,78.5-222.2,146.8-319.5 c90.2-128.5,202.5-235.3,327.7-329.1c8.4-6.3,16.7-12.6,25.3-19.1c-66.3-105.1-131.5-208.6-197.3-313.1c-3.5,1.2-5.5,1.6-7.2,2.6 C714.4,469,576.1,575.7,456,705.3c-126,135.9-226.2,289.1-303,457.8c-98.8,217.1-151.3,444-147.2,683.3 c1.7,100.5,12.9,199.6,41.1,296.3C93.7,2303,182.2,2433,326.7,2520.1c176.9,106.7,366.8,126.8,563.4,70.5 c150.9-43.2,260.9-138.9,327.2-282.5c33.4-72.5,47.8-149.4,52-228.7c6.5-122.8-14.1-239.5-74.3-348.1 C1074.6,1514.5,832.7,1394.2,586.7,1429.7z\"><\/path><path d=\"M2912.5,1722c-129.9-210.9-320.2-309.4-567.9-296c-22.1,1.2-44,5.1-67.4,7.9c2.2-9.6,4-17.9,6.1-26.2 c37.9-153.6,99.3-296,198.8-420.5c77.8-97.4,167.1-182.9,265.8-258.8c15.6-12,31.3-23.9,47.9-36.5 c-66.2-105.1-131.9-209.2-197.2-312.8c-3.5,1.1-5.1,1.2-6.4,2c-167.2,95.6-316.1,213.7-443.2,358.8 c-105.1,119.9-191.1,252.3-259.5,396.3c-95.5,201-152.1,411.6-159.1,634.8c-3.9,125.5,4.8,249.7,40.1,371 c46.7,160.8,135.7,290.9,280.5,378.7c165.7,100.5,344.8,123,531.2,78.8c172.4-40.8,296.4-143.9,366.3-308.5 c28.5-67.2,40.6-138,44.6-210.5C3000.2,1953.3,2979.9,1831.4,2912.5,1722z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"blockquote-content\">\n<div class=\"margin-bottom-4\">\n<h2 class=\"font-weight-extralight line-height-sm margin-top-0 section-heading-sm\"><span class=\"section-heading-sm\">The 2025 Webby nominations demonstrate NASA&#039;s dedication to sharing the wonders of space through digital platforms. We believe in the power of digital storytelling to inspire the next generation of explorers.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"display-flex\">\n<div class=\"blockquote-image hds-cover-wrapper margin-right-3\">\n<figure class=\"hds-media-background  \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1205\" src=\"https:\/\/images-assets.nasa.gov\/image\/NHQ202212130017\/NHQ202212130017~large.jpg?w=1920&amp;h=1205&amp;fit=clip&amp;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Michelle R. Jones\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images-assets.nasa.gov\/image\/NHQ202212130017\/NHQ202212130017~large.jpg?w=1920&amp;h=1205&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 1920w, https:\/\/images-assets.nasa.gov\/image\/NHQ202212130017\/NHQ202212130017~large.jpg?w=300&amp;h=188&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 300w, https:\/\/images-assets.nasa.gov\/image\/NHQ202212130017\/NHQ202212130017~large.jpg?w=768&amp;h=482&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 768w, https:\/\/images-assets.nasa.gov\/image\/NHQ202212130017\/NHQ202212130017~large.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=643&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 1024w, https:\/\/images-assets.nasa.gov\/image\/NHQ202212130017\/NHQ202212130017~large.jpg?w=1536&amp;h=964&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 1536w, https:\/\/images-assets.nasa.gov\/image\/NHQ202212130017\/NHQ202212130017~large.jpg?w=400&amp;h=251&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 400w, https:\/\/images-assets.nasa.gov\/image\/NHQ202212130017\/NHQ202212130017~large.jpg?w=600&amp;h=377&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 600w, https:\/\/images-assets.nasa.gov\/image\/NHQ202212130017\/NHQ202212130017~large.jpg?w=900&amp;h=565&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 900w, https:\/\/images-assets.nasa.gov\/image\/NHQ202212130017\/NHQ202212130017~large.jpg?w=1200&amp;h=753&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-col-11\">\n<p class=\"blockquote-credit-name line-height-sm margin-0\">Michelle R. Jones<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote-credit-title line-height-sm padding-0 margin-0\">Acting Associate Administrator for Communications<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Voting Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p>Voting for the Webby People\u2019s Voice Awards\u2014chosen by the public\u2014is open now through Thursday, April 17. Voting links for each category are listed below.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">29th Annual Webby Award Nominees<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI, Immersive &amp; Games<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vote.webbyawards.com\/PublicVoting#\/2025\/ai-immersive-games\/games-general\/kids-family\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NASA&#8217;s Snap It! An Eclipse Photo Adventure<br \/><\/a>NASA<br \/>Kids and Family<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vote.webbyawards.com\/PublicVoting#\/2025\/social\/general-social\/education-science\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NASA Instagram<\/a> <br \/>NASA<br \/>Education and Science<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vote.webbyawards.com\/PublicVoting#\/2025\/social\/features\/best-photography-design\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Dominick\u2019s X Account: A Visual Journey from Space<\/a><br \/>NASA<br \/>Best Photography &amp; Design<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vote.webbyawards.com\/PublicVoting#\/2025\/social\/social-campaigns\/events-live-streams\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NASA&#8217;s 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Campaign<br \/><\/a>NASA<br \/>Events and Livestreams<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vote.webbyawards.com\/PublicVoting#\/2025\/social\/social-campaigns\/education-science\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NASA\u2019s Webb Telescope: Unfolding a Universe of Wonders<br \/><\/a>NASA Goddard<br \/>Education and Science<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video &amp; Film<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vote.webbyawards.com\/PublicVoting#\/2025\/video-film\/limited-series-specials\/events-live\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA<\/a><br \/>NASA<br \/>Events and Live<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vote.webbyawards.com\/PublicVoting#\/2025\/video-film\/general-video-film\/events-live-streams\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NASA Streams Historic Cat Video From Deep Space<br \/><\/a>NASA&#8217;s Jet Propulsion Laboratory<br \/>Events and Livestreams<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Websites &amp; Mobile Sites<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vote.webbyawards.com\/PublicVoting#\/2025\/websites-and-mobile-sites\/general-desktop-mobile-sites\/government-associations\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NASA Website<\/a><br \/>NASA <br \/>Government &amp; Associations<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vote.webbyawards.com\/PublicVoting#\/2025\/websites-and-mobile-sites\/general-desktop-mobile-sites\/television-film-streaming\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NASA+ Streaming Service<\/a><br \/>NASA <br \/>Television, Film &amp; Streaming<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vote.webbyawards.com\/PublicVoting#\/2025\/websites-and-mobile-sites\/email-newsletters\/business-news-technology\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NASA Newsletter<\/a><br \/>NASA <br \/>Business, News and Technology<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Webby Awards<\/h3>\n<p>Established in 1996 during the web\u2019s infancy, The Webbys is presented by the IADAS\u2014a 3000+ member judging body. The Academy is comprised of Executive Members\u2014leading Internet experts, business figures, luminaries, visionaries, and creative celebrities\u2014and associate members who are former Webby winners, nominees and other internet professionals.<\/p>\n<p>The Webby Awards presents two honors in every category\u2014the Webby Award and the Webby People\u2019s Voice Award. Members of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) select the nominees for both awards in each category, as well as the winners of the Webby Awards. In the spirit of the open web, the Webby People\u2019s Voice is chosen by the voting public, and garners millions of votes from all over the world.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since it began in 1958, NASA has been charged by law with spreading the word about its work to the widest extent practicable. 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