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    15 hours ago

    "We are here for a purpose greater than ourselves...now, forward to the Moon!" said NASA Deputy Administrator as the core stage was rolled out from NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility on Jan. 8. WATCH FOR MORE >>

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    Jan 10

    Thank you for making us the Best Place to Work 8 years running! has the highest recorded employee satisfaction in U.S. government. We’re dedicated to advancing science, aeronautics, & space exploration to enhance knowledge, education, the economy & stewardship of Earth.

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    Jan 10

    Astronauts exercise rigorously daily to prevent some of the impacts that microgravity can have on their health. 🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♂️ Laura Bollweg & Peter Norsk detail what these impacts are and what we’re doing to prevent them on this week’s “Houston, We Have a Podcast.”

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    Jan 10

    “Find something you are passionate about and pursue a career in it. If not you, who? Go change the world.” has highlighted Kristine Davis, one of the engineers behind our new spacesuit design — which the first woman will wear on the Moon in 2024!

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  5. 15 hours ago

    What happened on the this week? 🐉 ’s Dragon descended from its perch on our orbiting laboratory 👩‍🚀 achieved a spaceflight milestone (300 days in space!) Watch: . Ask questions using

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    19 hours ago

    Static fire of Falcon 9 complete – targeting January 18 for an in-flight demonstration of Crew Dragon’s launch escape system, which will verify the spacecraft’s ability to carry astronauts to safety in the unlikely event of an emergency during ascent

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    18 hours ago

    Is the Sun a ball of fire? Why do we send missions to our star? Watch as Science expert Nicky Fox answers these questions + more!

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  8. 17 hours ago

    Get to know , record-holder for the longest single spaceflight by a woman & one half of the first ! What questions do you have for this inspirational astronaut? Tag them w/ & check back for responses!

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    Jan 10

    We are honored to be named the Best Place to Work in the Federal Government for the 8th year in a row! Today, NASA Deputy Administrator accepted the award from ! 📷

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  10. Jan 10

    This week: 🎓 Graduating become eligible for spaceflights 🔭 Intriguing discoveries in our solar system – and beyond ✈️ Previewing airborne campaigns to study our home planet Take a look at these stories and more:

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  11. Jan 10

    Have you spotted the Wolf Moon tonight? 🐺 🌕 Algonquin tribes of the northern and eastern U.S. named the first full Moon of winter the Wolf Moon, from the packs of wolves that howled amid the deep snows of winter:

    A plane is seen flying in front of the second full moon for the month of July, Friday, July 31, 2015 in Arlington, Va. In recent years, people have been using the name Blue Moon for the second of two full moons in a single calendar month. An older definition of Blue Moon is that it’s the third of four full moons in a single season.
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  12. Jan 10

    : Our research pilot Dean “Gucci” Neeley wrapped up a Answer Time answering YOUR Q’s about his job flying research missions that study our home planet. 🌍 ✈️ Hear what it’s like to work from the cockpit:

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  13. Jan 10

    They studied. They trained. They graduated! 👩‍🚀🎓👨‍🚀 Chosen from a record-setting pool of more than 18,000 applicants, our completed two years of basic training to become the first class of astronauts to graduate under our program:

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  14. Jan 10

    Q: When will the announcement/opening be for the application for the next (Group 23) astronaut candidates. Asking for a friend, obviously... - A: Thank you for all the questions! A final answer from Administrator to wrap up our Q&A:

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  15. Jan 10

    Q: Our question is for any of the women astronauts. If you're one of the 1st women to walk on the moon during the program, how do you hope to inspire young girls to also study education? - A: 🎙

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  16. Jan 10

    Q: What do you do with stowaways? Asking for a friend. - A: 🎙Astronaut Matthew Dominick

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  17. Jan 10

    Q: If you could orbit and study any object in the solar system for a year, which would you choose and why? - A: 🎙

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  18. Jan 10

    Q: Will astronauts be trained in geology as they prepare to return to the moon? Where will this training take place? - A: 🎙Astronaut Jessica Watkins

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  19. Jan 10

    Q: What inspired you to apply to be an astronaut, and who were your mentors & role models growing up? - A: 🎙

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  20. Jan 10

    Q: What do you want to personally achieve on the moon? - A: 🎙

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