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Space Biology

Station Science 101: Epigenetics Research in Space

A growing body of research suggests a link between epigenetic mechanisms and a wide variety of illnesses and behaviors, including cancer, cardiovascular and autoimmune illnesses, and cognitive dysfunction. Epigenetics also plays a role in the changes humans and other living things experience in space.

Posted January 30, 2024

Advanced Space Suits

Artemis

Humans in Space

Johnson Space Center

Spacesuits

xEVA & Human Surface Mobility

Axiom Space Tests Lunar Spacesuit at NASA’s Johnson Space Center

As part of NASA’s Artemis campaign, the agency is working to land astronauts on the lunar surface during Artemis III, laying the groundwork for a long-term human presence at the Moon for the benefit of all. When the Artemis astronauts take their first steps near the South Pole of the Moon, they will be wearing a […]

Posted January 29, 2024

NASA Headquarters

International Space Station (ISS)

ISS Research

Johnson Space Center

Kennedy Space Center

NASA Sets Coverage for Northrop Grumman Cargo Space Station Mission

NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are targeting 12:29 p.m. EST on Monday, Jan. 29, for the next launch to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station for the agency and its partners.

Posted January 25, 2024

Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)

Artemis

Johnson Space Center

Kennedy Space Center

Missions

NASA Headquarters

NASA Invites Media to First Intuitive Machines, SpaceX Moon Launch

As part of NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis campaign, media accreditation is open for Intuitive Machines’ first robotic flight to the Moon’s surface. The robotic deliveries will transport agency science and technology demonstrations to the Moon for the benefit of all.

Posted January 22, 2024

Artemis

Internships

Johnson Space Center

NASA Interns at Johnson’s Rock Yard

In this image from May 22, 2023, a NASA intern uses an augmented reality headset to test out heads-up display technology being developed for future Artemis missions.

Posted January 22, 2024

Missions

Artemis

Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)

Johnson Space Center

NASA Headquarters

NASA Science, Astrobotic Peregrine Mission One Concludes

The first flight of NASA’s commercial lunar delivery service carrying agency science and technology, as well as other customer payloads intended for the Moon, has come to an end. After 10 days and 13 hours in space, Astrobotic’s Peregrine Mission One made a controlled re-entry on Earth over open water in the South Pacific at […]

Posted January 19, 2024

Johnson Space Center

OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer)

NASA’S OSIRIS-REx Curation Team Reveals Remaining Asteroid Sample

The astromaterials curation team at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston has completed the disassembly of the OSIRIS-REx sampler head to reveal the remainder of the asteroid Bennu sample inside. On Jan.

Posted January 19, 2024

Johnson Space Center

Expedition 69

Expedition 69 Crew, Three NASA Astronauts to Share Mission Highlights

Jan. 16, 2024 RELEASE: 24-001 Four astronauts, including the current record holder for the longest single U.S. stay in space aboard the International Space Station, will make their first public appearance in Houston since returning to Earth. The crew also will be available for interviews before the event at 5 p.m. CST Thursday, Jan. 18, […]

Posted January 17, 2024

NASA Headquarters

Artemis

Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)

Johnson Space Center

NASA to Join Astrobotic’s Media Call on Peregrine Mission One Status

NASA will join an Astrobotic media teleconference at 12 p.m. EST, Thursday, Jan. 18, to discuss updates on their Peregrine Mission One, which is carrying science for the agency as part of its Commercial Lunar Provider Services (CLPS) initiative. The audio-only teleconference will stream live on the agency’s website.

Posted January 13, 2024

Johnson Space Center

ISS Research

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