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    2 hours ago

    I’m less than two months away from the big day. My ends Feb. 18. See what it takes to land on Mars with this mission trailer. Landing Toolkit:

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  2. 6 hours ago

    TONIGHT ✨ Look up to witness an end-of-year treat! This evening, Jupiter and Saturn will appear a tenth of a degree apart — an astronomical event known as a “Great Conjunction.” Want to learn when & where to look up? Watch this Live episode:

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  3. Dec 20

    Will you be watching the "Great Conjunction" of Jupiter and Saturn tomorrow evening? 🤩 Be sure to L👀K up to watch as the two planets appear right next to each other in the sky. For those who want to see this phenomenon for themselves, here's what to do:

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    Dec 20

    .’s Team .

    Group photo of the NASA Artemis team.
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    Dec 19

    As we , the technology that went into and other Mars missions is already benefitting life on Earth! 🌎 Learn more about these innovations and others in the latest edition of :

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    Dec 18

    Episode 2 of Exploration Ground Systems’ 360° interactive video series is out now. Join us behind the scenes at and see how EGS is preparing to launch and for ! 🚀 WATCH:

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    Dec 18

    Already planning for 2021? Good news, the Commercial Crew 2021 Artwork Calendar is available now! 🎨 Featuring unique & original artwork submitted by children from all over the world, this calendar represent a different space-related theme for each month:

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  8. Dec 18

    🚀 Bob Youngquist 🧪 James Fesmire These two Kennedy Space Center employees are among four researchers inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame this year! Learn more about the work they've done and what it takes to be considered for this award:

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    Dec 17

    LIVE: Our expert takes your questions about Saturn & Jupiter’s Great Conjunction happening on Dec. 21! On this episode of Live, we’ll talk about the science behind it, skywatching tips, and more. Use to join the conversation:

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  10. Dec 17

    LIVE NOW ➡️ As part of our Spaceport Series, tune in to learn more about in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) & space recycling We'll be chatting with 3⃣ subject matter experts on why ISRU is important & how is working to recycle in space

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  11. Dec 17

    On Dec. 20, a few intrepid researchers will begin a journey to Antarctica to conduct plant cultivation investigations in an extremely remote region of the world 🌱 researcher, Jess Bunchek, will spend a year in ‘s EDEN ISS greenhouse:

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    Dec 17

    The I core stage is powered up for the seventh test of the Green Run test series. Next, and engineers will continue with the wet dress rehearsal test, which includes loading the core stage with cryogenic propellant. MORE>>

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  13. Dec 17

    Tune in at 1pm ET to learn about in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), the idea of living off the land, as part of our Spaceport Series! We'll chat about why ISRU is important & how is working to recycle in space efficiently & effectively

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  14. Dec 16

    Earlier this week, teams at Kennedy Space Center harvested radishes from the Advanced Plant Habitat ground unit as part of the Plant Habitat-02 experiment 🌱 This crop was similar to a crop of radishes recently grown & harvested aboard the :

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  15. Dec 16

    : & are targeting March 29, 2021 for the launch of Starliner’s second uncrewed flight test to the 🚀 The Orbital Flight Test-2 Starliner spacecraft is nearing final assembly here at Kennedy Space Center. Learn more:

    It takes a special person to dedicate their lives to human spaceflight. The official patch for 's Orbital Flight Test-2 mission is inspired by our team and depicts the journey made possible by their hard work. Full story:
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    Dec 16

    Lettuce & vegetables 🥬🍅 . This is possible in ‘s EDEN ISS greenhouse. guest researcher Jess Bunchek will spend a year in 🇦🇶 researching plant cultivation in isolated, confined & extreme environments:

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    Dec 15

    We're beginning to stack the rocket for our first mission inside the Vehicle Assembly Building—the same place we assembled the Saturn V rocket for the Apollo missions. Follow to get updates on the journey to the launchpad.

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    Dec 15

    Finding homes for innovations here on Earth is part of what we do. These spinoffs result in products that improve and even save lives every day. The Spinoff 2021 publication tells 40+ new stories of how our tech benefits you.

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  19. Dec 15

    Not sure which page to color first? 🤔 We suggest taking a look at Week Six which features the Vehicle Assembly Building, and more! 🎨:

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  20. Dec 15

    It's time to color your universe! 🎨✨ Download a coloring page, create your masterpiece and post your colored universe with and tag for a chance to be featured on the Solar System Exploration social accounts! Learn more:

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