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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in New York, Utah
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in New York, Utah NASA astronauts Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain will answer questions from students in two separate events: The first event will take place on June 23 at 11:30 a.m. EDT, where students from P.S. 71 Forest Elementary School in New York will submit their questions. […]
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NASA Helps with Progress on Vast’s Haven-1 Commercial Space Station
NASA Helps with Progress on Vast’s Haven-1 Commercial Space Station NASA has supported Vast’s Haven-1 commercial space station in completing a test of its critical air filter system, which maintains a safe and healthy atmosphere for astronauts. The test, conducted at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, confirmed the system’s ability to control […]
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How Do We Do Research in Zero Gravity? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 62
How Do We Do Research in Zero Gravity? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 62 Research in zero gravity, also known as microgravity, poses several challenges due to the unique environment on the International Space Station. One major issue is that objects can float away, making it difficult to contain experiments and equipment, as seen […]
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NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Washington State
NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Washington State NASA astronaut Anne McClain will participate in an event with students from the Mobius Discovery Center in Spokane, Washington, on May 27 to answer their questions. The event, which will be streamed live on the NASA STEM YouTube Channel, aims to foster imagination and inspire […]
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NASA, International Astronauts to Connect with Students in Texas
NASA, International Astronauts to Connect with Students in Texas NASA astronauts will connect with students from Texas via a space-to-Earth call on May 5, answering questions about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The 20-minute call, hosted by Mansfield Independent School District, will be broadcast live on the NASA STEM YouTube Channel and can be watched […]
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NASA Kicks Off Biological Research Aboard Space Station
NASA Kicks Off Biological Research Aboard Space Station NASA has launched several biological experiments aboard the International Space Station as part of its 32nd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission. The experiments include studying how microgravity affects protein production by microalgae, testing a microscope to capture microbial activity, and examining genetic activity in biofilms. Microalgae are […]
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NASA Invites Local Middle Schoolers to Explore Agency STEM Careers
NASA Invites Local Middle Schoolers to Explore Agency STEM Careers NASA is hosting TECH Day at its Glenn Research Center in Cleveland on May 1 for Ohio middle school students to explore STEM careers. The event, which can be attended by media, will feature tours of various facilities, including the International Space Station Payload Operations […]
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NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in California
NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in California NASA astronaut Jonny Kim will answer questions from students in California on April 29 via a space-to-Earth call. The event, hosted by Santa Monica High School, aims to inspire students to pursue their passions and explore STEM fields. Astronauts have continuously lived and worked aboard the […]
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NASA Astronaut Don Pettit to Discuss Seven-Month Space Mission
NASA Astronaut Don Pettit to Discuss Seven-Month Space Mission NASA astronaut Don Pettit will discuss his seven-month space mission at a news conference on April 28 at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Pettit spent 220 days in space, bringing his career total to 590 days in space during four spaceflights and completing over 3,500 […]
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NASA Astronaut Don Pettit, Crewmates Complete Space Station Expedition
NASA Astronaut Don Pettit, Crewmates Complete Space Station Expedition NASA astronaut Don Pettit and his crewmates Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner have completed a seven-month science mission aboard the International Space Station, logging 220 days in space. The trio returned to Earth on April 19, 2025, after conducting research on various topics including metal 3D […]
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