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NASA Astronaut Loral O’Hara, Expedition 70 Science Highlights

NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara is returning home after six months aboard the International Space Station. During her time on the orbiting laboratory, O’Hara contributed to dozens of scientific investigations and technology demonstrations to prepare for future space exploration missions and generate innovations and benefits for humanity on Earth.

Posted March 28, 2024

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NASA Astronaut Don Pettit to Conduct Science During Fourth Mission

During his fourth mission to the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Don Pettit will serve as a flight engineer and member of the Expedition 71/72 crew. After blasting off to space, Pettit will conduct scientific investigations and technology demonstrations to help prepare crew for future space missions.

Posted March 27, 2024

Learning Resources

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NASA en español

Diez maneras en que los estudiantes pueden prepararse para ser astronautas

¿Quieres ser astronauta, pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¡Estas son algunas maneras en las que puedes comenzar tu viaje! Incluso si no aún no reúnes los requisitos para ser astronauta, mediante la Oficina de Participación STEM (ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas) de la NASA, u OSTEM, hay formas de participar en las misiones de […]

Posted March 27, 2024

ISS Research

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International Space Station (ISS)

Optical Fiber Production

Science in Space: March 2024 Optical fibers are used on Earth and in space for applications in medicine, defense, cybersecurity, and telecommunications.

Posted March 25, 2024

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International Space Station (ISS)

Tracy Caldwell Dyson

NASA Astronaut Tracy Dyson, Crewmates Safely En Route to Space Station

Three crew members including NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson successfully launched at 8:36 a.m. EDT Saturday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the International Space Station.

Posted March 23, 2024

Marshall Space Flight Center

Artemis

Artemis 4

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Space Launch System (SLS)

Payload Adapter Testing: A Key Step for Artemis IV Rocket’s Success

A test version of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket’s payload adapter is ready for evaluation, marking a critical milestone on the journey to the hardware’s debut on NASA’s Artemis IV mission. Comprised of two metal rings and eight composite panels, the cone-shaped payload adapter will be part of the SLS Block 1B configuration and […]

Posted March 21, 2024

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronauts

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Jasmin Moghbeli

Johnson Space Center

Following Safe Return, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 to Recount Space Mission

After spending 199 days in space, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 crew members will discuss their science mission aboard the International Space Station during a news conference at 2:30 p.m. EDT Monday, March 25, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Posted March 20, 2024

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Artemis

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Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle

Orion Program

Space Launch System (SLS)

Key Test Drive of Orion on NASA’s Artemis II to Aid Future Missions

Astronauts will test drive NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the first time during the agency’s Artemis II test flight next year. While many of the spacecraft’s maneuvers like big propulsive burns are automated, a key test called the proximity operations demonstration will evaluate the manual handling qualities of Orion.

Posted March 20, 2024

Thomas P. Stafford

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Former Astronauts

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NASA Administrator Pays Tribute to Space Pioneer Thomas Stafford

The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Monday’s passing of Thomas Stafford, a lifelong space exploration advocate, former NASA astronaut, and U.S.

Posted March 18, 2024

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Astronauts

Expedition 70

Expedition 71

International Space Station (ISS)

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Missions

Tracy Caldwell Dyson

NASA Sets Coverage for Crew Launch; Trio to Join Expedition 70

Three crew members will blast off on Thursday, March 21, to support Expedition 70 aboard the International Space Station. NASA will provide full coverage of launch and crew arrival at the microgravity laboratory. NASA astronaut Tracy C.

Posted March 18, 2024