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Technological innovations make headlines every day, and NASA’s In Space Production Applications (InSPA) Portfolio of awards are driving these innovations into the future. InSPA awards help U.S. companies demonstrate in-space manufacturing of their products and move them to market, propelling U.S.

Posted June 28, 2024

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NASA Shares Two New Moon to Mars Architecture White Papers

NASA has released two white papers associated with the agency’s Moon to Mars architecture efforts. The papers, one on lunar mobility drivers and needs, and one on lunar surface cargo, detail NASA’s latest thinking on specific areas of its lunar exploration strategy.

Posted June 28, 2024

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Raja Chari

Unity in Orbit: Astronauts Soar with Pride Aboard Station

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

Marshall Space Flight Center

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Glenn Research Center

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Six Adapters for Crewed Artemis Flights Tested, Built at NASA Marshall

As a child learning about basic engineering, you probably tried and failed to join a square-shaped toy with a circular-shaped toy: you needed a third shape to act as an adapter and connect them both together. On a much larger scale, integration of NASA’s powerful SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and the Orion spacecraft for […]

Posted June 25, 2024

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NASA’s SLS Rocket: Block 1 vs. Block 1B Configuration

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket in the Block 1B cargo configuration will launch for the first time beginning with Artemis IV. This upgraded and more powerful SLS rocket will enable SLS to send over 38 metric tons (83,700 lbs.) to the Moon, including NASA’s Orion spacecraft and its crew, along with heavy payloads for […]

Posted June 21, 2024

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South Central US Students to Hear from NASA Astronaut Aboard Station

Students from Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas will have an opportunity to hear from a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station. The 20-minute Earth-to-space call will stream live at 9:10 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, June 26, on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. Learn how to stream NASA TV through a […]

Posted June 21, 2024

International Space Station (ISS)

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Michael R. Barratt

Tracy Caldwell Dyson

NASA Updates Coverage for US Spacewalks 90, 91 Outside Space Station

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

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Native American Heritage Month

Nicole Aunapu Mann

People of NASA

Astronaut Nicole Mann Throws First Pitch at Giants-Angels Game 

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

Artemis 2

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NASA Invites Media to See Artemis II Moon Rocket Elements at Kennedy

Media are invited in late July to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to see progress on the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) Moon rocket as preparations continue for the Artemis II test flight around the Moon. Participants joining the multi-day events will see the arrival and unloading of the 212-foot-tall SLS core stage at […]

Posted June 14, 2024

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