Did you catch the Moon-Venus conjunction? On the night of May 18, our Moon and Venus had a celestial meetup, called a conjunction. Their position in the sky made them appear close together, despite being millions of miles apart in space.
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For more than 60 years, NASA has been breaking barriers to achieve the seemingly impossible—from walking on the Moon to pushing the boundaries of human spaceflight farther than ever before. We work in space and around the world in laboratories and wind tunnels, on airfields and in control rooms to explore some of life’s fundamental mysteries: What’s out there in space? How do we get there? And what can we learn that will make life better here on Earth? We are passionate professionals united by a common purpose: to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research. Today, we continue NASA’s legacy of excellence and innovation through an unprecedented array of missions. We are developing the most advanced rockets and spacecraft ever designed, studying the Earth for answers to critical challenges facing our planet, improving the air transportation experience, and so much more. Join us as we reach for new heights and reveal the unknown for the benefit of humanity.
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Transitioning from military service? Active-duty service members nearing the end of their service can participate in fellowships during their final 180 days through authorized SkillBridge and Operation Warfighter programs. Opportunities range from engineering and IT to business and communications, offering hands-on experience at centers nationwide or through remote work. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g26jVfTH
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What's it like to fly NASA's experimental, quiet supersonic aircraft? We're hosting a Reddit AMA ("Ask Me Anything") with Nils Larson and Jim "Clue" Less, the test pilots of our next-generation X-59 plane, on Monday, May 18. Stop by and share your questions! https://lnkd.in/eiv5Hdxc
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To build a Moon base, we need construction materials that can withstand bitter cold. Engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland invented the Lunar Environment Structural Test Rig (LESTR), a machine that can test materials, electronics, and other flight hardware at temperatures as low as 40 Kelvin, or about –388 degrees Fahrenheit. https://lnkd.in/eYFfAi3r LESTR uses a high-powered refrigerator called a cryocooler to remove heat without using any liquid at all. This is the first “dry” cryogenic test environment within the mechanical testing industry.
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In 2027, the Artemis III mission will test rendezvous and docking capabilities between NASA’s Orion spacecraft and one or both commercial landers from Blue Origin and SpaceX. With up to three launches — Space Launch System carrying Orion and its crew, SpaceX’s Starship, and Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 2 — Artemis III will be one of the most highly complex missions NASA has undertaken. Most importantly, this mission will be an important stepping stone to successfully landing astronauts on the Moon with Artemis IV in 2028. Details: https://lnkd.in/ehbwKJDi
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Perseverance in the Wild Martian West 🤠 Our Perseverance Mars rover snapped some photos beyond the western rim of Jezero Crater—the farthest west the rover has ever gone on the Red Planet. See what we found there: https://lnkd.in/epzXBHmm
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"On the whole, the backup experience is rare and special, and I think we made a lot of it." NASA astronaut Andre Douglas and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Gibbons were the Artemis II backup crew — which meant that they had to learn and train the same skills as the primary crew for the Artemis II mission. Listen to them reflect on their experiences leading up to and during the lunar mission on the most recent episode of Houston We Have a Podcast: https://lnkd.in/e3_-cxb8
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“I hope we can capitalize on this forward momentum and this spirit of unity that we’re all feeling about this.” Kelsey Young, NASA's Artemis II lunar science lead, and other experts revisit some of their most memorable moments from the Moon mission. Go behind the scenes with rocket engineers, the closeout team leader, and "Science Lady" in this bonus episode of our Curious Universe podcast: https://lnkd.in/erCi_GJC
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Look out for the International Space Station the next time it passes over your town! The station orbits Earth once every 90 minutes; from the ground, it looks like a bright, quickly-moving star. Look up to see it in the night sky the next time it's nearby — you can download our NASA app to get notified, or see a list of upcoming opportunities on our website at https://lnkd.in/eKg_Mr6v.
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On this day 65 years ago (May 5, 1961), NASA astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American to journey into space aboard his Freedom 7 spacecraft. Today, we're keeping the spirit of discovery alive through our Artemis program—building a long-term presence on the Moon and preparing for the human exploration of Mars.
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