NASA Artemis
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With #Artemis, @NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon. Take the next giant leap with us.
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On International Day of #HumanSpaceFlight , we celebrate the stellar feats of the past and look to the future. The era of human spaceflight began today in 1961 when Yuri Gagarin became the first person in space.
Looking ahead, we're going back to the Moon with NASA Artemis!
Solar wind enriches the surface of the Moon with helium. Understanding these resources available on the Moon is critical for NASA Artemis. A new paper shares findings on where helium is on the lunar surface and how it became so concentrated. Read more: nature.com/articles/s4324…
How can we mitigate lunar dust for future NASA Artemis missions to the Moon?
⚡ An Electrodynamic Dust Shield!
Teams at Kennedy are studying how electrically lift and remove dust from a variety of surfaces for space applications: go.nasa.gov/43W9hyF
Being in the vacuum chamber has us breathless 😲
The #Artemis II spacecraft is currently undergoing electromagnetic interference/compatibility testing inside one of the altitude chambers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, upgraded to test Orion in a vacuum environment that simulates an altitude…
Thank you, Vice President Kamala Harris, for spreading the word that there is space for everyone. There’s no right or wrong way, and it’s never too late to #FindYourPlaceInSpace . nasa.gov/spaceweek/
On the upcoming NASA Artemis II mission, the O2O laser comm terminal will showcase how infrared light can send significantly more data than traditional radio systems.
Last month, O2O's ground station was delivered NASA Space Communications and Navigation’s White Sands Complex in New Mexico for installation.
Fueled up! ⛽ Teams conducted a cryogenic simulation for the NASA Artemis II mission today inside NASA's Kennedy Space Center Launch Control Center Firing Room 1. During this operation, the launch team practiced loading the super-cool liquid propellant on NASA_SLS.
Astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center are using virtual reality to explore Gateway. When they slip on their headsets, they're not just seeing the station—they're in it, meticulously surveying every detail and offering crucial insights on design and functionality. go.nasa.gov/4d1muum
Do you know someone who should apply to #BeAnAstronaut ? Here's their chance.
Get the details and learn more about the process: go.nasa.gov/astro2024
Ready to get started? Go straight to the application: usajobs.gov/job/779261100