NASA’s 10 Nominations for Annual Webby Awards Include JPL’s Historic Cat Video From Deep Space

This ultra-high definition video featuring an orange tabby cat named Taters was streamed from nearly 19 million miles away via laser by NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment, marking a historic milestone for space communications. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

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’s 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’s 29th annual Webby Awards.

Public Voting Opportunities

Voting for the Webby People’s Voice Awards — chosen by the public — is open now through Thursday, April 17. Voting links for each category are listed below.

29th Annual Webby Award Nominees

AI, Immersive & Games

NASA’s Snap It! An Eclipse Photo Adventure
NASA
Kids and Family

Social

NASA Instagram
NASA
Education and Science

Matt Dominick’s X Account: A Visual Journey from Space
NASA, Leidos
Best Photography & Design

NASA’s 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Campaign
NASA
Events and Live streams

NASA’s Webb Telescope: Unfolding a Universe of Wonders
NASA Goddard
Education and Science

Video & Film

2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA
NASA, Leidos
Events and Live

NASA Streams Historic Cat Video From Deep Space
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Events and Livestreams

Websites & Mobile Sites

NASA Website
NASA
Government & Associations

NASA+ Streaming Service
NASA
Television, Film & Streaming

NASA Newsletter
NASA
Business, News and Technology

About the Webby Awards

Established in 1996 during the web’s infancy, The Webbys is presented by the IADAS —a 3000+ member judging body. The Academy is comprised of Executive Members — leading Internet experts, business figures, luminaries, visionaries, and creative celebrities — and associate members who are former Webby winners, nominees and other internet professionals.

The Webby Awards presents two honors in every category — the Webby Award and the Webby People’s 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’s Voice is chosen by the voting public, and garners millions of votes from all over the world.