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Artemis II CrewxA0to Advance Human Spaceflight Research
Artemis II CrewxA0to Advance Human Spaceflight Research NASA’s Artemis II mission will launch in 2026 and feature a crew of four astronauts from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency, who will conduct human research studies to better understand how deep space travel affects the human body, mind, and behavior. The crew will participate in various […]
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Orion Mission Evaluation Room
Orion Mission Evaluation Room NASA’s Orion spacecraft is on its Artemis II mission, carrying crew around the Moon. A team of expert engineers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston will be monitoring the spacecraft during its journey. The team operates from a new space called the Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) inside the Mission […]
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NASA Seeks Industry Input on Next Phase of Commercial Space Stations
NASA Seeks Industry Input on Next Phase of Commercial Space Stations NASA is seeking industry input on its next phase of commercial space stations to ensure a seamless transition from the International Space Station. The agency has released a draft Phase 2 Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP) and will hold an informational industry briefing on […]
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NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Zena Cardman pose for a portrait in the Unity module
NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Zena Cardman pose for a portrait in the Unity module NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Zena Cardman pose for a portrait inside the Unity module on the International Space Station. The two astronauts, part of NASA Astronaut Group 22, are conducting weekend housecleaning and maintenance activities during their Expedition 73 […]
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Hidden treasures of America’s national parks are closer than you might think
Hidden treasures of America’s national parks are closer than you might think There are over 400 national park sites managed by the National Park Service beyond the 63 formally designated as national parks, offering a wealth of natural and cultural treasures across the US. The National Park System provides free or low-cost access to popular […]
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NASA Invites Media to Learn About New Missions to Map Sun’s Influence
NASA Invites Media to Learn About New Missions to Map Sun’s Influence NASA will hold a media teleconference on September 4 to discuss its upcoming Sun and space weather missions, including IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) and Carruthers Geocorona Observatory. The IMAP mission will map the boundaries of our heliosphere, exploring how it interacts […]
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NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur Retires
NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur Retires Megan McArthur, a veteran NASA astronaut, has retired after a career spanning over two decades, logging 213 days in space and conducting numerous scientific experiments. McArthur was a key figure in several notable missions, including Expedition 65/66, where she served as a flight engineer on the International Space Station, and […]
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Spacewalk Pop-Up
Spacewalk Pop-Up Astronaut Shane Kimbrough performed nine spacewalks during his three spaceflights, including a notable one on Jan. 13, 2017. Spacewalks are crucial for maintenance, equipment installation, and science experiment deployment at the International Space Station. The activities inform future missions like Artemis and Mars exploration through NASA’s Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program. […]
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Human Rating and NASA-STD-3001
Human Rating and NASA-STD-3001 Human-rating is a critical certification process that validates the safety, reliability, and suitability of space systems for human use and interaction. The human-rating certification process involves extensive testing, validation, and verification of system performance, including simulations, flight tests, and integrated safety analyses. NASA’s standards, such as NASA-STD-3001, emphasize risk-informed design, fault […]
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Countdown to Space Station’s Silver Jubilee with Silver Research
Countdown to Space Station’s Silver Jubilee with Silver Research NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this November, marking a quarter century of continuous human presence aboard the orbiting laboratory. The ISS has served as a springboard for developing a low Earth economy and advancing NASA’s next great leaps in exploration, including […]
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