Exploration
Space Station Research Contributes to Artemis II
Space Station Research Contributes to Artemis II NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) plays a crucial role in advancing human space exploration by conducting research and testing technologies ahead of time. The ISS has contributed to the development of life support and safety systems for the Orion spacecraft, which will carry four astronauts around the Moon […]
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4798-4803: Back for More Science
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4798-4803: Back for More Science The NASA Mars rover Curiosity has returned to the “Nevado Sajama” drill location on Mars, where it conducted a series of scientific experiments using its Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument suite. During this visit, Curiosity used a chemical reagent called tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) to analyze the […]
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NASA Selects Participants to Track Artemis II Mission
NASA Selects Participants to Track Artemis II Mission NASA has selected 34 global volunteers to track the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II mission’s journey around the Moon, using their equipment to passively track radio waves transmitted by Orion. The tracking opportunity is part of NASA’s commercial-first vision for its Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) […]
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I Am Artemis: Dustin Gohmert
I Am Artemis: Dustin Gohmert Dustin Gohmert, Orion Crew Survival System (OCSS) manager at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, leads a team responsible for designing and testing pressure suits that will protect astronauts during the Artemis II mission around the Moon. The OCSS suits are engineered to sustain life for up to six days in emergency […]
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Out of This World Discoveries: Space Station Research in 2025
Out of This World Discoveries: Space Station Research in 2025 By the end of 2025, the International Space Station had completed over 5,800 orbits around Earth, hosting more than 750 experiments that supported exploration missions, improved life on Earth, and opened commercial opportunities in low Earth orbit. The space station reached a milestone of 25 […]
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Discuss Space Station Science Mission
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Discuss Space Station Science Mission NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 crew will hold a news conference on Jan. 21 to discuss their science expedition aboard the International Space Station, answering questions about their 167-day mission. The crew, consisting of NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut […]
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From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space
From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space 2026 will be an exciting year for space exploration, with several high-profile missions planned, including NASA’s crewed flight around the Moon, the launch of China’s Xuntian space telescope, and the European Space […]
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NASA Starts Up Gateway’s Power System for First Time
NASA Starts Up Gateway’s Power System for First Time NASA has successfully powered on the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) of the Gateway space station for the first time, demonstrating its ability to generate power, high-rate communications, attitude control, and maneuver between orbits. The PPE, managed by NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, is a […]
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NASA Celebrates Artemis II During Houston Texans Space City Day
NASA Celebrates Artemis II During Houston Texans Space City Day NASA celebrated its Artemis II mission during Houston Texans’ Space City Day at NRG Stadium on January 4, 2026, marking a major step towards returning humans to the Moon. The Artemis II mission will send four astronauts around the Moon and back to Earth to […]
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25 Years in Orbit: Science, Innovation, and the Future of Exploration
25 Years in Orbit: Science, Innovation, and the Future of Exploration NASA has supported humans continuously living and working in space since November 2000, with over 290 people from 26 countries visiting the International Space Station. The space station has hosted more than 4,000 experiments from over 5,000 researchers from 110 countries, facilitating the growth […]
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