HumanSpaceflight

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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NASA Announces CHAPEA Crew for Year-Long Mars Mission Simulation
NASA Announces CHAPEA Crew for Year-Long Mars Mission Simulation NASA has announced the CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) crew for a year-long Mars mission simulation, which will provide foundational data to inform human exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The four-person crew, consisting of Ross Elder, Ellen Ellis, Matthew Montgomery, and James […]
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Johnsonโs Paige Whittington Builds a Symphony of Simulations
Johnsonโs Paige Whittington Builds a Symphony of Simulations Paige Whittington, a NASA engineer, combines her passion for music and space exploration by developing simulations to inform human spaceflight decisions. As a principal flutist for Purdue University’s Wind Ensemble, Whittington learned the importance of harmonization and teamwork, skills she now applies to her work as a […]
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Michael Ciancone Builds a Lasting Legacy in Human Spaceflight
Michael Ciancone Builds a Lasting Legacy in Human Spaceflight Michael Ciancone has spent over 40 years at NASA, contributing to the advancement of spaceflight safety and history. Ciancone currently serves as the Orion Program safety lead, overseeing the Office of Safety and Mission Assurance’s efforts to ensure the safety of the Orion crew, vehicle, and […]
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What Are the Dangers of Going to Space? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 55
What Are the Dangers of Going to Space? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 55 2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) What are the dangers of going to space? For human spaceflight, the first thing I think about is the astronauts actually strapping themselves to a rocket. And if that […]
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