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Artemis 3
Artemis Campaign Development Division
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NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas recently performed four moonwalk simulations to help NASA prepare for its Artemis III mission. Due to launch in September 2026, Artemis III will land two, yet-to-be-selected, astronauts at the Moon’s South Pole for the first time.
Posted July 1, 2024
Johnson Space Center
Astronauts
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
Missions
NASA Centers & Facilities
Raja Chari
A powerful symbol of pride waved high above Earth aboard the International Space Station in December 2021, reflecting NASA’s commitment to a collaborative and inclusive environment in human spaceflight.
Posted June 25, 2024
International Space Station (ISS)
Astronauts
Humans in Space
ISS Research
Michael R. Barratt
Tracy Caldwell Dyson
NASA will provide live coverage as astronauts conduct two spacewalks outside the International Space Station scheduled for Monday, June 24 and Tuesday, July 2. The first spacewalk is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. EDT June 24, and last about six and a half hours. NASA will provide live coverage beginning at 6:30 a.m. NASA […]
Posted June 18, 2024
Ames Research Center
Astronauts
Diversity at NASA
Humans in Space
Native American Heritage Month
Nicole Aunapu Mann
People of NASA
NASA astronaut Nicole Mann waves as she is introduced before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the San Francisco Giants versus Los Angeles Angels game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on June 14, 2024. Mann was honored for her accomplishments at the Giants’ Native American Heritage Night. She is the first Indigenous woman […]
Posted June 18, 2024
ISS Research
Astronauts
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
Matthew Dominick
Tracy Caldwell Dyson
NASA will provide live coverage, beginning at 6:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 13, as two astronauts conduct a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and last about six and a half hours. NASA will stream the spacewalk on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, YouTube, […]
Posted June 11, 2024
Humans in Space
Apollo 8
Astronauts
Gemini XI
William A. Anders
The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on the passing of Apollo astronaut Maj. Gen. (ret.) William “Bill” Anders, who passed away June 7, in San Juan Islands, Washington state, at the age of 90. “In 1968, as a member of the Apollo 8 crew, as one of the first three people […]
Posted June 8, 2024
Human Landing System Program
Artemis
Artemis 3
Astronauts
Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate
Humans in Space
Johnson Space Center
Marshall Space Flight Center
Spacesuits
xEVA & Human Surface Mobility
The physics remain the same, but the rockets, spacecraft, landers, and spacesuits are new as NASA and its industry partners prepare for Artemis astronauts to walk on the Moon for the first time since 1972. NASA astronaut Doug “Wheels” Wheelock and Axiom Space astronaut Peggy Whitson put on spacesuits, developed by Axiom Space, to interact […]
Posted June 4, 2024
Artemis
Artemis 1
Artemis 2
Astronauts
Humans in Space
Learning Resources
STEM Engagement at NASA
NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman provides remarks at a Moon Tree dedication ceremony Tuesday, June 4, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. The American Sweetgum tree was grown from a seed that flew around the Moon during the agency’s Artemis I mission in 2022. In April, NASA announced the agency selected organizations […]
Posted June 4, 2024
Johnson Space Center
Astronauts
Expedition 70
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
Jasmin Moghbeli
Loral O'Hara
Missions
NASA Centers & Facilities
On May 16, 2024, a crowd of more than 500 people gathered at Space Center Houston’s IMAX theater for the Expedition 70 crew debrief and awards ceremony. Crew members from NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 and Soyuz MS-24 missions shared reflections from their voyage aboard the International Space Station and bestowed well-deserved recognition upon Johnson Space
Posted May 21, 2024
International Space Station (ISS)
Astronauts
Humans in Space
In-flight Education Downlinks
ISS Research
Jeanette J. Epps
Learning Resources
STEM Engagement at NASA
Students of a volunteer service organization will have the opportunity next week to hear from NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will stream live at 11:40 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 21, on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website.
Posted May 16, 2024
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