Kathy Lueders
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NEWS: We’re now targeting 2:40am ET Saturday, Oct. 31, for the launch of the
@NASA
and
@SpaceX
Crew-1 mission to send astronauts to the
@Space_Station
. Here is the latest
#LaunchAmerica
update:
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Puja and Pratima Roy are two sisters currently majoring in Computer Engineering Technology and interning at
@NASAGlenn
. Learn more about their contributions to NASA, and how their roles tie in to the
#Artemis
program:
#WomensHistoryMonth
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Today is my first day fully transitioned into leading human spaceflight for
@NASA
. As I move into this new chapter in my professional life, I’m excited for everything we will accomplish!
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Great news! We are targeting Feb. 21 for the launch of the Axiom 1 mission to the
@Space_Station
– the first private astronaut mission to the microgravity laboratory with
@Axiom_Space
. Our work continues to open space to more people than ever.
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We’re targeting Dec. 21 for the next
@SpaceX
resupply mission to the
@Space_Station
, which will bring scientific investigations to the orbiting crew, including a protein crystal growth study that could improve the delivery of cancer treatment drugs.
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We’re now targeting NET early-to-mid November for launch of
@NASA
’s SpaceX Crew-1 mission to the
@Space_Station
. The extra time will allow SpaceX to resolve an unexpected observation during a recent non-NASA launch attempt. More:
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We are making a lot of good progress with
@SpaceX
on engine testing to better understand the unexpected behavior observed during a recent non-NASA launch. (1/5)
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Update: We now are targeting Saturday, Nov. 21, for the launch of the U.S.-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich ocean-monitoring satellite on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. 1/3
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In less than a month,
@NASA
expects to launch the
@NASAPersevere
rover. The laboratory on wheels is the largest, heaviest, most sophisticated vehicle NASA has ever sent to Mars. Learn more about the mission:
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NASA astronauts, including Serena Aunon-Chancellor, are extremely well-respected, serve their country and make invaluable contributions to the agency. We stand behind Serena and her professional conduct. We do not believe there is any credibility to these accusations.
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It’s
#IntroduceAGirlToEngineeringDay
! As an engineer - and an old girl, it’s important to know that in this field, anything is possible. Don’t limit your goals - we want girls to dream big and help
@NASA
lead the way toward deep space exploration!
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At 11:01 p.m. ET today, the Crew-1 team docked to the
@Space_Station
. I am so incredibly proud of the
@NASA
and
@SpaceX
teams that helped make this mission a success. We explore as one!
#LaunchAmerica
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Happy Anniversary
#Ingenuity
! On this day last year, the Mars helicopter made history by being the first aircraft to make a powered, controlled flight in another planet. A year later and it has 25 flights under its belt! A truly amazing feat!
@NASAJPL
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Join me tomorrow at 2:30 PM ET for a discussion on the outcome of the High Visibility Close Call review of the December 2019 Orbital Flight Test of
@BoeingSpace
#Starliner
spacecraft.
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Congratulations to the
@SpaceX
team on the successful launch of
@inspiration4x
! Your mission moves
@NASA
closer to our goal of becoming just one of many customers in the low-Earth orbit economy.
Dragon and the
@inspiration4x
astronauts are now officially in space! Dragon will conduct two phasing burns to reach its cruising orbit of 575km where the crew will spend the next three days orbiting planet Earth
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Every mission, like the Orbital Flight Test of the
@BoeingSpace
#Starliner
spacecraft, is a learning experience. I’m very proud of the review team for making sure they identified all the key issues that must be fixed before heading into our next mission.
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The
@SpaceX
CRS-21 mission is now on its way to the
@Space_Station
! Congratulations to the SpaceX and
@NASA
teams who made this launch a success!
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Maybe you’ve spotted the
@Space_Station
flying overhead. Here’s a chance to catch it on
#Jeopardy
! “A Visit to the ISS” will be a category this Tuesday, Aug. 10. Check local listings for showtimes.
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"The world changed today.” – Astronaut Frank Culbertson, the only American aboard the
@Space_Station
at the time of the
#9
/11 attacks.
Today, we take a moment to reflect on the tragic events that took place in NY, PA, and the Pentagon 20 years ago.
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At 82 years old, Wally Funk, a member of the First Lady Astronaut Trainees (also known as the "Mercury 13"), was able to realize her dream of going to space as part of the
@BlueOrigin
#NewShepard
crew. Congratulations, Wally!
Photo Credit:
@blueorigin
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Exciting day here at the Johnson Space Center watching
@AstroBehnken
and
@Astro_Doug
come home!
#LaunchAmerica
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BREAKING: NASA has signed agreements with
@blueorigin
,
@nanoracks
, and
@northropgrumman
to develop designs of commercial space stations to meet our needs and ensure a seamless transition of activity from the
@Space_Station
:
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.
@NASA
’s Human Landing System conducted Certification Baseline Reviews with
@blueorigin
,
@dynetics
, &
@SpaceX
. The three companies are competing to provide landers that will deliver astronauts to the Moon in 2024. A key milestone for the
#Artemis
program!
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Congrats to the
@inspiration4x
and
@SpaceX
teams for the successful completion of their mission! This milestone ensures that we’re on track for the SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the
@Space_Station
.
The
#Inspiration4
Crew Makes Evening Splashdown, Completing World’s First All-Civilian Orbital Mission to Space:
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Congrats to Fibertek of Virginia, Qualtech Systems of Connecticut, Pioneer Astronautics of Colorado, and Protoinnovations of Pennsylvania for being chosen as the four U.S. small businesses to mature tech for sustainable exploration of the Moon as part of the
#Artemis
program!
We're investing in American small businesses that can help us achieve our
#Artemis
lunar exploration goals. These four companies are advancing in-situ resource utilization, laser communications, and other high-impact technologies for use on the Moon:
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NASA and
@SpaceX
continue to carefully look at the operational schedules ahead of the agency’s Crew-4 mission to the
@Space_Station
. We currently are targeting launch no earlier than April 21 and also looking at the backup date of April 23. (1/2)
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Liftoff! Godspeed, Crew-1!
#LaunchAmerica
Resilience rises. 🚀
The Crew-1 mission has lifted off on a Falcon 9 rocket from
@NASAKennedy
at 7:27pm ET and is en route to the
@Space_Station
.
#LaunchAmerica
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Excited to see one of the original goals of
@Commercial_Crew
come to be with the expansion of new commercial activities beyond our own in low-Earth orbit.
Announcing the first commercial astronaut mission to orbit Earth aboard Dragon →
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When we began Commercial Crew Program 10 years ago, we envisioned private companies servicing low-Earth orbit. And here we are, with a renaissance in human spaceflight on full display today with the
#Ax1
private astronaut mission!
Go team!
@Axiom_Space
✨
@SpaceX
✨
@NASA
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#ICYMI
– Robyn Gatens has been named acting director of the
@Space_Station
. She brings 35 years of experience at
@NASA
in both the space station program and in development of the life support systems for human spaceflight missions. Read more:
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As it drives across the Moon in search of water ice,
@NASA
’s Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) will do its thinking from both its on-board flight software as well as from ground software running from mission control on Earth.
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Weather officials with Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s 45th Weather Squadron predict a 30% chance of favorable weather conditions for
@SpaceX
’s 24th commercial resupply services mission to the
@Space_Station
for NASA.
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TODAY: We’re announcing the 2021
@NASA_Astronauts
candidate class at 12:30pm ET! Be sure to catch the excitement live on
@NASA
TV:
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Mark your calendars! We’re targeting October 31 for the launch of the
@NASA
and
@SpaceX
Crew-1 mission to send astronauts to the
@Space_Station
. The launch will be the first in a regular rotation of commercial crew missions.
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NASA is developing new deployable tech for solar sail propulsion systems destined for future low-cost deep space missions. Solar sails employ the pressure of sunlight for propulsion, eliminating the need for conventional rocket propellant.
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From commercial flights to the
@space_station
, to satellites that observe our home planet, to humanity’s return to the Moon with
#Artemis
–
@NASA
's multi-user spaceport is operating beautifully! Learn about the thriving launch ecosystem at
@NASAKennedy
:
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On this day,
@NASA
honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
#MemorialDay
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This weekend, a
@SpaceX
Dragon cargo spacecraft autonomously docked to the
@Space_Station
’s Harmony module. This 22nd contracted resupply mission for SpaceX delivers the new ISS Roll-out Solar Arrays to the station in the trunk of the Dragon spacecraft.
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Congrats to
@SpaceX
on the announcement of their next fully private missions to space! Seeing growth in commercial spaceflight and human space exploration where
@NASA
is one of many customers is the future we envisioned.
We are proud to introduce the Polaris Program, a first-of-its-kind effort to rapidly advance human spaceflight capabilities while continuing to raise funds and awareness for important causes on Earth →
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Docking seals prevent breathable air from escaping through the connection between the visiting spacecraft and the
@Space_Station
. Learn more about the new, robust seal used by
@Commercial_Crew
during the
#LaunchAmerica
Demo-2 mission:
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Tune in to
@NASA
TV on Dec. 5 at 11:15 a.m. ET to watch the
@SpaceX
#CRS21
launch! First CRS2 mission with the upgraded capsule with more science capabilities. The spacecraft will deliver science investigations, supplies, & equipment to the
@Space_Station
.
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When
@NASAPersevere
launches this summer, an innovative experiment will ride along: the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter.
Here are six things you should know about the first helicopter going to another planet:
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NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the
@SpaceX
Crew-3 mission with astronauts to the
@Space_Station
. The launch is targeted for 2:21am ET on Oct. 31 at
@NASAKennedy
. Learn more:
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Congratulations to
@Astro_Christina
for winning the 2020 Global ATHENA Leadership Award, and thank you for empowering women during your year in space and beyond!
#ATHENAleaders
Someone was taking notes. Check out this sweet graphic of my recent talk sharing
@NASA
’s work as I received the 2020 Global ATHENA Leadership Award. I’m floored and honored to be listed among the incredible women who have come before me, many of whom are my heroes.
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Most Martian clouds hover no more than about 37 miles in the sky and are composed of water ice. But the clouds
@NASA
's Curiosity rover has imaged are at a higher altitude, indicating that they are likely made of frozen carbon dioxide, or dry ice.
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The Gateway, an outpost orbiting the Moon, will provide support for
#Artemis
astronauts as they journey to the lunar surface. Today, I met with Gateway’s international partners to discuss program updates as we collectively embark on the path to sustainable lunar exploration!
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We now are targeting 8:55pm ET Sun., April 24, for
#Ax1
undocking from the
@Space_Station
due to high winds at the splashdown site. Ax-1 splashdown is about 1 p.m. Mon., April 25. At the moment, no impact to Crew-4’s Wed., April 27 launch date, but still watching weather closely.
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The
@SpaceX
Crew-4 team has been busy training for their upcoming journey to the
@Space_Station
, scheduled to launch on April 15 from
@NASAKennedy
. Learn more about how these astronauts prepare for flight:
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This weekend, the
@NASAWebb
Telescope fully deployed its 21-foot primary mirror, successfully completing the final stage of all major spacecraft deployments to prepare for science operations. A big congrats to the team that made this effort a success!
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In the last year, we've landed a rover on Mars, flown the first Martian helicopter, and deployed
@NASAWebb
. It's amazing to think that we have even more planned for this year!
See the top 10 things
@Dr_ThomasZ
is looking forward to in his latest blog:
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A status report sent by
@NASAPersevere
has indicated that the Ingenuity helicopter is operating as expected. The rotorcraft will remain attached to the rover for 30 to 60 days before it attempts its first flight.
#CountdownToMars
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Welcome to
@Space_Station
, Crew 6!
@Commercial_Crew
Program missions are essential so we can continue to maximize the important research possible only in the space station’s unique microgravity environment. Look forward to amazing science results. Enjoy your stay aboard station!
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Join
@NASA
,
@NMAAHC
, and
@airandspace
today at 3:30pm ET for a virtual celebration of Dragon Crew-1’s successful
@Space_Station
mission and safe return to Earth! Hear from the astronauts as they share their experiences aboard the orbiting lab.
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Work continues on the
@NASA_SLS
core stage inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at
@NASAKennedy
. Coupled with the boosters, the core stage will provide more than 8.8 million pounds of thrust to send the
#Artemis
I mission to space.
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Americans are able to cast their votes from around the world, but did you know they can also vote from space? This year, four astronauts will exercise their civic duty aboard the
@Space_Station
. Learn more about the process:
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Fifty-one years ago today, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon. Now, the
#Artemis
program will send the first woman and the next man back to Moon. Take a real-time journey through the first Moon landing:
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I like to say that the coolest thing about working at
@NASA
is that we get to solve big problems. (1/5)
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Tune in to
@NASA
TV today to watch the launch of the U.S.-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite, tasked with monitoring sea levels worldwide. Coverage will begin at 11:45 a.m. ET.
#SeeingTheSeas
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Although today’s launch with
@Astra
did not go as planned, the mission offered a great opportunity for industry developing new launch capabilities, and CubeSat developers – including colleges and universities – to gain valuable experience building small satellites. (1/3)
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During a planning call Sunday, Mission Control in Houston told
@Space_Station
astronauts that
#Crew3
continues to target undocking from station NET 5:05pm ET Wed, May 4. We’ll continue to monitor weather & adjust the return as needed for a safe crew recovery after splashdown.
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The
@Space_Station
is entering its most productive decade supporting deep space exploration and returning benefits to humanity. We look forward to maximizing these returns through 2030 while planning for a transition to commercial space in low Earth orbit.
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Kudos to the
@BoeingSpace
and
@NASA
teams for working to examine the cause of
#Starliner
's unexpected valve position indications. It's important to take whatever time necessary to ensure that Starliner is ready for its milestone flight test to the
@Space_Station
.
Our
#Starliner
and
@ulalaunch
teams are rolling back the spacecraft and rocket this morning. This trip back to the Vertical Integration Facility will give engineers the ability to continue inspections and troubleshooting for
#OFT2
.
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We've made great progress on our 1st private astronaut mission with
@Axiom_Space
to
@Space_Station
! Axiom Mission 1 astronauts Michael López-Alegría, Larry Connor, Mark Pathy and Eytan Stibbe cleared medical evals and are approved by the Multilateral Crew Operations Panel. 1/2
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#Artemis
I will be the first integrated flight test of
@NASA_Orion
,
@NASA_SLS
, and
@NASAGroundSys
. During this flight, the uncrewed Orion spacecraft will travel thousands of miles beyond the Moon over the course of about a three-week mission. Learn more:
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By leveraging laser communications, the Orion
#Artemis
II Optical Communications System will enable live, 4k ultra-high def video from the Moon, as well as enhanced science data transmission and more.
@NASALaserComm
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Welcome home, Crew-2!
And… splashdown! 🌊
The
@SpaceX
Crew Dragon Endeavour has splashed down off the coast of Florida at 10:33pm ET (03:33 UTC), returning the Crew-2 astronauts back to Earth after more than six months aboard the
@Space_Station
:
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Congratulations and thanks to the team that made this spacewalk a success!
@Space_Station
Helmets are off!
@AstroBehnken
and
@Astro_SEAL
have safely rejoined their crewmembers, having just completed the 231st spacewalk in the history of
@Space_Station
assembly, maintenance, and upgrades:
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Update: NASA and Boeing have set March 29 as the new target date for the company’s second uncrewed flight test. Our teams are making a lot of progress on
#Starliner
, and getting ready for future missions with astronauts to the
@Space_Station
. More:
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Green Run teams are standing down for another storm heading to the area. 6 of 8 tests are complete for the
@NASA_SLS
rocket’s core stage, and engineers continue to assess test results. We have updated dates for the next 2 tests after the storm passes.
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.
@NASA
and
@BoeingSpace
are targeting 2:53pm ET on July 30 for the launch of the company’s Starliner uncrewed Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) to the
@Space_Station
. Learn more: .
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We've selected
@Axiom_Space
for the second private astronaut mission to the
@Space_Station
.
@NASA
will negotiate with Axiom on a mission order agreement for the Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) targeted to launch between fall 2022 and late spring 2023.
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A job well done! Spacewalkers Kate Rubins and
@Astro_Soichi
have completed their 6 hour and 56 minute spacewalk outside of the
@Space_Station
, completing the installation of solar array modification kits.
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Every four years,
@NASA
selects a new class of astronauts to join a corps of women and men who are willing to push the boundaries of space exploration for the benefit of all. I am so excited to welcome the 2021 class of astronaut candidates to the team!
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We're waving off tonight’s undocking of Axiom Mission 1 from
@Space_Station
due to unfavorable weather conditions for return. The integrated NASA,
@Axiom_Space
, & SpaceX teams are assessing the next best opportunity for return of
#Ax1
the first private astronaut mission. (1/2)
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Congratulations to
@SpaceX
! This is one major step for the
#Artemis
Program, and a testament to our commitment in creating a new era of lunar exploration for generations to come.
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We’ve made it half way through 2020 with great success and
@NASA
isn’t slowing down. Take a look at everything we’re going to do between now and the end of 2021!
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.
@LockheedMartin
technicians at
@NASAKennedy
recently finished applying more than 180 blocks to the Orion heat shield, which will protect astronauts from 5000 degrees F temps as they return from the Moon on
#Artemis
II.
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With
#NASAMoonKit
, we're learning about what the public would bring on a lunar mission, but what do real astronauts take with them on missions into space? Check out the history of the Personal Preference Kit and see what astronauts typically pack:
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Join us on April 5 at 1:30 pm ET to hear
@NASAPersevere
team members describe how they will support the
#MarsHelicopter
when it tests the first powered flight on Mars! Sign up for the webinar here:
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On Feb. 18,
@NASAPersevere
will land on the Red Planet and begin its mission to search for signs of life and pave the way for future human exploration. Learn more about what sets this six-wheeled robot apart from other rovers on Mars:
@NASAMars
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Today, the
@NASA_SLS
core stage moves to
@NASAKennedy
’s Vehicle Assembly Building for stacking prep. Once fully assembled with
@NASA_Orion
, a crawler-transporter will carry the skyscraper-sized duo to the launch pad for the
#Artemis
I mission to the Moon!
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The
@SpaceX
CRS-23 Dragon Cargo Spacecraft is now on its way to the
@Space_Station
. Congrats to the team who made this launch a success! Docking with the Space Station is scheduled for Aug. 30 at 11am ET.
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By the end of 2021, we’ll be landing commercial vehicles on the Moon. The SEAL payload will be on one of these vehicles, conducting research that will help
@NASA_Astronauts
understand where to collect lunar samples.
A vehicle landing on the Moon kicks up dust, creates heat & causes changes to the environment that can affect samples collected nearby. SEAL - the Surface & Exosphere Alterations by Landers payload will gauge these changes to enable more accurate science:
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Liftoff! Congrats to the
@NASA
and
@northropgrumman
teams who made this commercial resupply launch a success! The Cygnus spacecraft is now headed to the
@Space_Station
, loaded with ~8,200 pounds of
@ISS_Research
, crew supplies, and hardware.
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It’s wonderful to see astronauts inside the
#Starliner
spacecraft
@Space_Station
for the first time! Great job to the
@NASA
&
@BoeingSpace
teams that worked so diligently to make this a reality. It’s a thrilling moment for a new spacecraft that is getting ready to fly crew.
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As we begin to explore beyond low Earth orbit to deep space destinations, it will be essential to understand the effects of spaceflight on the human body. Learn more about how the body changes in space and how we can keep astronauts healthy:
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TODAY: Where will
#Artemis
astronauts live when they orbit the Moon? Tune in to NASA TV at 10:20am ET to see
@Astro_Megan
,
@Thom_astro
and
@northropgrumman
experts discuss the significance of
@NASA_Gateway
’s Habitation and Logistics Outpost.
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Happy 100th birthday to John Glenn! The former astronaut will forever be remembered as the first American to orbit the Earth as one of NASA’s original seven Mercury astronauts. Learn more about this space pioneer:
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