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T O P I C R E V I E WRobert PearlmanNASA is preparing to reveal a complete redesign to the NASA.gov website. The new site is expected to launch at the end of the month, but a preview is available.The new site is expected to highlight Web 2.0 features such as social bookmarks, readers comments and interactive polls and quizzes.nasamadLooks good from the preview, hope it all runs as smooth as it looks. I like the link cloud thing, and the chance to post comments.cspgWeb 2.0...Well, the actual nasa.gov website is not that easy to navigate (I'm having sometimes difficulties finding what I'm looking for...).A French comics books web site recently revamped its website to Web 2.0. Sure, you have a lot more info available in a more "attractive" format than the previous site but it takes ages to load, it's full of bugs and... I no longer visit regularly this site (I still believe in the Keep It Simple, Stupid! -KISS- rule).Hopefully the NASA website will avoid such caveats.kyraI've tried out the preview and honestly it's just too flashy and distracting for me. I'll take something that looks like Win 95 any day.Slightly OT, but as a matter of design on electronic appliances give me toggle switches, square buttons, and box-like look It actually reminds me more of NASA than the ultra modern look.spacemanI have sampled the preview... it looks great we'll soon find our way around. Probably will appeal to a younger audience at the same time too. Thumbs up from me.Mike ZDoes anyone know if the new NASA website will have a link to News and Media Resourses to get the press releases, press kits and flight plans?cspgAren't those already available with the current version of NASA's web site(s)? (if you spend some time figuring out where they are...) Or were your referring to something else?Mike ZIs NASA keeping their original page too? I was thinking page will be replacing the original NASA website?Robert Pearlman quote:Originally posted by Mike Z:Does anyone know if the new NASA Website will have a link to News and Media Resourses to get the press releases, press kits and flight plans? The preview shows a subsection, as with the current design, labeled, "For Media" that presumably will include the same resources as is currently available (press release, press kits, etc.). quote:Is NASA keeping their original page too? I was thinking page will be replacing the original NASA webisite? The new design will replace the current version.Robert PearlmanThe new NASA.gov is now live...cspgIt definitely looks more attractive than the previous layout.A minor bug to report: The launch calendar has all events planned for Dec 2007 also planned for Dec 2008!Cliff LentzI haven't been able to find the option for full screen image of NASA TV on the new webpage. Has that been discontinued? I'm also having problems opening NASA TV in Real Media. Any thoughts?NavySpaceFan quote:Originally posted by Cliff Lentz:I haven't been able to find the option for full screen image of NASA TV on the new webpage. Go to the NASA TV page, and select "other viewing options" to access the MS Media Player Full Screen option.Robert PearlmanNASA release NASA Launches New and Expanded Agency Web SiteAs the agency commemorates its 50th anniversary, NASA has launched "NASA.gov 5.0," the first major redesign of its primary Web site in more than four years. The new design goes beyond a cosmetic facelift. It features a new level of interactivity and customization, and provides the opportunity to comment on selected NASA stories, create personal playlists of favorite NASA videos and share agency content with social bookmarking sites on the Internet.While adding new features, the site's overall focus remains on providing the latest news, which is prominently displayed at the top of the page. Also, NASA imagery and videos have been given more prominence."We're very excited to roll this new version of nasa.gov out for the public," said Brian Dunbar, NASA's internet services manager at Headquarters, Washington. "We've been able to add new functionality to the site, broaden and simplify the navigation to NASA's wide range of content and still keep the features that users liked best about the old design. All together, the new design will make it much easier for users to complete their top tasks."Visitors will notice a new navigation interface, with 10 topic areas covering the depth and breadth of NASA programs replacing three outdated and overly broad categories. Web editors from around the agency will be able to contribute content.Web managers have improved the new site's search capability using Google's Customer Search Engine to provide visitors with the same search results they would get from Google's public site. NASA has tools to apply "crowd wisdom" to search results by weighting findings according to how many previous searchers clicked on a particular link.NASA revamped the customized "myNASA" feature to allow users to collect their favorite NASA Web content, including videos and news feeds, all in one location."This new approach to the NASA home page arose from ongoing feedback from the site's users, which we get continuously through e-mails, customer-satisfaction surveys and traffic statistics," Dunbar added. "The initial concepts and subsequent iterations have been put through three rounds of user testing with external audiences. We're proud of the initial reaction to the new design and the entire NASA Web team looks forward to adding new features and listening closely to user feedback."NASA's Office of Public Affairs and the Chief Information Officer manage the NASA Web site. eTouch Systems of Fremont, Calif., is the prime contractor responsible for implementing the redesign and providing ongoing infrastructure support. Critical Mass of Toronto designed the new interface.Constellation OneI could use a little help! I have a presentation tonight that I would like to show the "NASA's Newest Spaceships" video that is online. Problem is that it is embedded as a flash video. I'm not real familiar with the process, but I can't seem to be able to capture the video. I will not have access to internet where my presentation is. Also, I don't have the laptop with me, so I can't preload.Any ideas?Robert PearlmanHere is a direct link to the Quicktime version of the movie presented within the flash feature.MBIf you need a copy of this video in mpeg or avi format in order to import it into your PowerPoint presentation, give me a call at the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, I may be able to help you. The main phone number is 216-433-2000 and ask for me.
The new site is expected to highlight Web 2.0 features such as social bookmarks, readers comments and interactive polls and quizzes.
Well, the actual nasa.gov website is not that easy to navigate (I'm having sometimes difficulties finding what I'm looking for...).
A French comics books web site recently revamped its website to Web 2.0. Sure, you have a lot more info available in a more "attractive" format than the previous site but it takes ages to load, it's full of bugs and... I no longer visit regularly this site (I still believe in the Keep It Simple, Stupid! -KISS- rule).
Hopefully the NASA website will avoid such caveats.
Slightly OT, but as a matter of design on electronic appliances give me toggle switches, square buttons, and box-like look It actually reminds me more of NASA than the ultra modern look.
quote:Originally posted by Mike Z:Does anyone know if the new NASA Website will have a link to News and Media Resourses to get the press releases, press kits and flight plans?
quote:Is NASA keeping their original page too? I was thinking page will be replacing the original NASA webisite?
A minor bug to report: The launch calendar has all events planned for Dec 2007 also planned for Dec 2008!
quote:Originally posted by Cliff Lentz:I haven't been able to find the option for full screen image of NASA TV on the new webpage.
NASA Launches New and Expanded Agency Web SiteAs the agency commemorates its 50th anniversary, NASA has launched "NASA.gov 5.0," the first major redesign of its primary Web site in more than four years. The new design goes beyond a cosmetic facelift. It features a new level of interactivity and customization, and provides the opportunity to comment on selected NASA stories, create personal playlists of favorite NASA videos and share agency content with social bookmarking sites on the Internet.While adding new features, the site's overall focus remains on providing the latest news, which is prominently displayed at the top of the page. Also, NASA imagery and videos have been given more prominence."We're very excited to roll this new version of nasa.gov out for the public," said Brian Dunbar, NASA's internet services manager at Headquarters, Washington. "We've been able to add new functionality to the site, broaden and simplify the navigation to NASA's wide range of content and still keep the features that users liked best about the old design. All together, the new design will make it much easier for users to complete their top tasks."Visitors will notice a new navigation interface, with 10 topic areas covering the depth and breadth of NASA programs replacing three outdated and overly broad categories. Web editors from around the agency will be able to contribute content.Web managers have improved the new site's search capability using Google's Customer Search Engine to provide visitors with the same search results they would get from Google's public site. NASA has tools to apply "crowd wisdom" to search results by weighting findings according to how many previous searchers clicked on a particular link.NASA revamped the customized "myNASA" feature to allow users to collect their favorite NASA Web content, including videos and news feeds, all in one location."This new approach to the NASA home page arose from ongoing feedback from the site's users, which we get continuously through e-mails, customer-satisfaction surveys and traffic statistics," Dunbar added. "The initial concepts and subsequent iterations have been put through three rounds of user testing with external audiences. We're proud of the initial reaction to the new design and the entire NASA Web team looks forward to adding new features and listening closely to user feedback."NASA's Office of Public Affairs and the Chief Information Officer manage the NASA Web site. eTouch Systems of Fremont, Calif., is the prime contractor responsible for implementing the redesign and providing ongoing infrastructure support. Critical Mass of Toronto designed the new interface.
While adding new features, the site's overall focus remains on providing the latest news, which is prominently displayed at the top of the page. Also, NASA imagery and videos have been given more prominence.
"We're very excited to roll this new version of nasa.gov out for the public," said Brian Dunbar, NASA's internet services manager at Headquarters, Washington. "We've been able to add new functionality to the site, broaden and simplify the navigation to NASA's wide range of content and still keep the features that users liked best about the old design. All together, the new design will make it much easier for users to complete their top tasks."
Visitors will notice a new navigation interface, with 10 topic areas covering the depth and breadth of NASA programs replacing three outdated and overly broad categories. Web editors from around the agency will be able to contribute content.
Web managers have improved the new site's search capability using Google's Customer Search Engine to provide visitors with the same search results they would get from Google's public site. NASA has tools to apply "crowd wisdom" to search results by weighting findings according to how many previous searchers clicked on a particular link.
NASA revamped the customized "myNASA" feature to allow users to collect their favorite NASA Web content, including videos and news feeds, all in one location.
"This new approach to the NASA home page arose from ongoing feedback from the site's users, which we get continuously through e-mails, customer-satisfaction surveys and traffic statistics," Dunbar added. "The initial concepts and subsequent iterations have been put through three rounds of user testing with external audiences. We're proud of the initial reaction to the new design and the entire NASA Web team looks forward to adding new features and listening closely to user feedback."
NASA's Office of Public Affairs and the Chief Information Officer manage the NASA Web site. eTouch Systems of Fremont, Calif., is the prime contractor responsible for implementing the redesign and providing ongoing infrastructure support. Critical Mass of Toronto designed the new interface.
Problem is that it is embedded as a flash video. I'm not real familiar with the process, but I can't seem to be able to capture the video. I will not have access to internet where my presentation is. Also, I don't have the laptop with me, so I can't preload.
Any ideas?
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