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  1. 3 hours ago

    This week at NASA: GOES-T goes up, Webb mirror alignment continues successfully, and the first work platform moves away from our Artemis I Moon rocket. Add more space to your life by visiting .

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    9 hours ago

    We just announced the newest batch of futuristic space tech concepts that could one day become reality! These sci-fi-sounding ideas could be the beginning of future , , , or missions. Learn more:

    Graphic depiction of Zac Manchester of Carnegie Mellon University's NASA Innovative Advanced Concept Phase II study on Kilometer-Scale Space Structures from a Single Launch Credits: Zac Manchester
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  3. 6 hours ago

    Good things come to those who wait. Teams will begin tapping one of the last unopened Moon rock samples acquired during Apollo 17, around 50 years ago. The goal is to learn more about the lunar surface in anticipation of upcoming missions:

    Two technicians handle Moon rock samples inside sealed glovebox
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  4. 9 hours ago

    Twin galaxies? Look again 👀 From the perspective of our orbiting telescope, these two galaxies in the Virgo constellation appear side-by-side... but they're actually more than 150 million light-years apart:

    A photo of the galaxies NGC 4496A and NGC 4496B from the Hubble Space Telescope: two bright, swirling galaxies in red and white, overlaid by fine dust against a sea of start
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  5. Mar 3

    Assembly of our spacecraft is now underway at . Scheduled to launch in 2024, this mission will conduct close flybys of Jupiter's icy moon Europa, to determine whether it has conditions suitable for life:

    Propulsion element for Europa Clipper spacecraft inside facility
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    Mar 2

    LAUNCH UPDATE: Our CAPSTONE spacecraft has a new launch window between May 3 – May 15! The pathfinder for future outpost will lift off from New Zealand and head toward the Moon to test a unique lunar orbit. Learn more:

    CAPSTONE spacecraft illuminated by the Sun as it orbits the Moon.
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  7. Mar 2

    We're getting ready for our next mission to the with 's Crew Dragon spacecraft. is scheduled to lift off from no earlier than April 15. Reporters: RSVP now to cover the launch.

    The four astronauts of Crew-4—Jessica Watkins, Bob Hines, Kjell Lindgren, and Samantha Cristoforetti—stand side-by-side in blue jumpsuits inside a white walkway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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  8. Mar 2

    Here's what’s up in March! Mars, Saturn, and Venus are catching up mid-month, our closest open star cluster makes an appearance, and suns in other solar systems get time to shine. For more of what’s high in the sky, visit:

    What's Up: March 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
    Planets, the Hyades, and Exoplanets! Saturn joins Venus and Mars in the morning, the nearest open star cluster is easy to spot, as are several stars with known planets of their own.
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    Mar 2

    We’re getting ready for I — and we want to take you with us. Add your name to the upcoming mission and it will be flown aboard the spacecraft as it orbits the Moon:

    The Orion spacecraft flies over the Moon. Craters are visible on the lunar surface. Earth can be seen in the background.
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  10. Mar 2

    ? You know it. 's GOES-T separated from its Centaur upper stage after a successful launch yesterday, March 1. The satellite is on its way to helping provide more accurate weather forecasts and data about our changing planet.

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  11. Mar 1

    A new satellite is on its way to geostationary orbit, where it will help meteorologists better predict local weather & issue life-saving forecasts as storms develop. managed today's launch of the GOES-T mission aboard a rocket:

    GOES-T mission patch with planet Earth and insignias for NASA and NOAA
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  12. Mar 1

    Live: Continued coverage of the GOES-T weather satellite's journey to orbit, following today's liftoff aboard a Atlas V rocket at 4:38pm ET (21:38 UTC). Watch the final Centaur main engine start, cutoff, and spacecraft separation:

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    Mar 1

    Romania is the latest country to sign the Accords. In doing so, Romania demonstrates their commitment to the peaceful and sustainable exploration of space. Thank you for your support, .

    U.S. Chargé d'affaires to Romania David Muniz, left, and President and CEO of the Romanian Space Agency Marius-Ioan Piso pose for a photo following Romania's signing of the Artemis Accords in Bucharest.
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  14. Mar 1

    .'s GOES-T weather spacecraft lifted off at 4:38pm ET (21:38 UTC), in a launch managed by : Watch coverage of the coast phase, with live commentary returning at 8pm ET (01:00 UTC Mar. 2) for spacecraft separation:

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    Mar 1

    NEW: ’s 🛰️ caught today's launch of its sister from Cape Canaveral, Fla., in this imagery. When it becomes operational, GOES-T will watch over the western U.S., Alaska and Hawaii. More:

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  16. Mar 1

    Liftoff of 's GOES-T satellite. A weather monitor and environmental observer, this spacecraft will help provide accurate, timely forecasts, and add to the data record of our changing climate:

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  17. Mar 1

    Heads up, Florida! 's visibility map shows you when and where you may be able to see the GOES-T weather satellite on its way to orbit. Launch is expected at 4:38 p.m. EST. We'd love to see your photos and videos if you spot it.

    Visibility map of Florida showing when and where to see ULA's Atlas V with GOES-T
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  18. Mar 1

    Live: Watch the launch of 's GOES-T weather spacecraft. GOES-T will be part of a system that provides real-time imagery and data for more accurate forecasts and severe weather warnings. Join the conversation using :

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  19. Mar 1

    Coming up at 4pm ET (21:00 UTC): Launch coverage of ' GOES-T, a weather spacecraft that will provide advanced imagery & atmospheric measurements for accurate, timely forecasting. Our team is ! Set a reminder to watch:

    GOES-T satellite inside fairing of rocket with technician watching
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  20. Mar 1

    As begins, we're honoring some of the exceptional women who made great strides in equity, environmentalism, and space exploration. Follow as we celebrate our past, present, and future:

    NASA Honors Women's History Month 2022
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