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Have you put up your Halloween decor? The night sky will add the finishing touch. 🌕

October’s full moon, named the Hunter’s Moon, will rise on the night of Oct. 26. Its name comes from the seasonal practice of hunters relying on bright moonlight.
A mostly-full Moon appears deep yellow in contrast with the blue night sky around it. A dark flock of birds flies just below it. The tops of buildings and trees peek out from the bottom of the photo.
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We are not slowing down. 🚀

Our Artemis III mission will send four astronauts to low Earth orbit next year to test critical systems needed for future lunar landings go.nasa.gov/4jzartX and we’re accelerating efforts to ensure the success of Artemis IV, the first Artemis rface go.nasa.gov/4zV3TLc.
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Oct 23
Ahh… blue lagoon 🏖️

This deep-blue sea of gas and dust—called Messier 8 or the Lagoon Nebula—is a hotbed of star formation. The young stars within the nebula emit rays of high-energy light, including X-rays shown in pink by @chandraxray.
Dynamic, textured clouds swoop across the scene. Their color ranges from deep, steely blue to bright silver. Pink and white stars of varying sizes decorate the clouds.
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Oct 22
That's our jam 🎼

Astronomers used @chandraxray to find out that this radio wave formation, known as the "Treble Clef" thanks to its distinctive shape, was likely caused by an outburst from a supermassive black hole, followed by a collision of two galaxy clusters.
A composite image of a radio wave formation that looks a lot like a treble clef musical symbol, hovering in the midst of two colliding galaxy clusters. There are many specks of light set against the blackness of space; those are galaxies and stars. At the center of the image is a large, oval, blue-purple cloud with ragged edges. In the middle of the purple field, tilting slightly to our left, is what appears to be a giant treble clef, loosely drawn with a neon pink marker. Like the musical notation for which it's named, the formation has a strong vertical stroke with a continuous, fluid line swooping back and forth as it moves from top to bottom.
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Oct 21
"I just hear over and over again: 'I felt like I went on the mission with you'."

Artemis II's Jeremy Hansen and Victor Glover reflect on their historic trip around the Moon — and how life on Earth has been since — in our latest Houston We Have A Podcast: go.nasa.gov/4dSkerm
A photo of astronauts Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen, wearing their blue flight suits, overlaid against a montage of images from the Artemis II mission. At top center is the text "HOUSTON WE HAVE A PODCAST" in all-caps, stylized font.
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Oct 20
There's a lot of ground to cover when you're building a Moon Base.

During the first phase of @NASAMoonBase development, robotic rovers will gather new details about the lunar South Pole region, while lunar terrain vehicles will extend the reach of each Artemis mission.
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Oct 20
Welcome to the Artemis Accords, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿

Uzbekistan has joined 76 other nations around the world by committing to the peaceful and safe exploration of space. go.nasa.gov/4hWoI2z
Secretary Marco Rubio and Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov smile at the camera against a background of American and Uzbekistan flags. They are both wearing suits and ties. They appear to be shaking hands while also holding up a folder. There is an arrangement of flowers on the table in front of them.
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Oct 16
The aircraft lineup just keeps getting bigger. ✈️

MAX POWER, a new aerospace expo, is set for Nov. 7-8 @NASAKennedy — featuring flyovers and static displays, including NASA’s F-15, F-18, T-38, and ER-2 aircraft.

Details on how to join us: nasa.gov/maxpower/
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Oct 16
“It was the greatest adventure that four humans can ever go on.”

Listen to Artemis II's Christina Koch and Reid Wiseman reflect on their historic, 10-day journey around the Moon in a recent episode of Houston We Have a Podcast: go.nasa.gov/3VTEjr2
The thumbnail for Houston We Have a Podcast Episode 440, "To the Moon and Back Again With Reid and Christina." It includes Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch posing in front of imagery from the Artemis II mission, including the moment of launch and a crisp shot of the Moon.
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Oct 15
LIVE: Tune in as agency leaders and partners discuss NASA's contributions to @JAXA_en's Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, scheduled to lift off on Monday, Oct. 19. youtu.be/3k2mpWrOD1s
The blue NASA "meatball" insignia overlaid on top of a Martian background.
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Oct 15
Did you know we have a newsletter?

We send out weekly updates straight to your inbox about all that’s happening at NASA—free of charge. From space science to technology on the ground, never miss a NASA update: bit.ly/3TzoW6w
A long-exposure photo of Earth taken from aboard the International Space Station. The nighttime view of Earth shows long streaks of city lights and a soft, green airglow outlining the planet. Blurry stars fill the background, and space station hardware appears in the foreground.
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Oct 14
There's work to be done 🛠️

Join us on Oct. 20 for a preview of two upcoming spacewalks in which astronauts will install solar arrays to give the @Space_Station more power: go.nasa.gov/4i6Xa9I
An astronaut on a spacewalk outside the International Space Station raises their arm in the direction of the camera. Equipment and hardware surround them.
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Oct 14
Have you seen our new episode of Planetary Defenders yet?

"This Is Not an Exercise," our latest documentary on the scientists who find asteroids before they find us, is now free to watch on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/5b3n-u_0QAI
A stylized graphic showing the arc of a planet, with various arcs above it symbolizing orbits or trajectories, in shades of neon blue and red against a black background. The text "PLANETARY DEFENDERS" is overlaid in the middle.
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Join us on Oct. 23 for an update on our plans to return American astronauts to the Moon by 2028. NASA leadership will also give details on the upcoming Artemis III mission to test critical systems needed for future Moon landings. go.nasa.gov/4hNAvjO
The Moon, as seen by Artemis II astronauts just before they passed behind it. The edge of the visible surface of the Moon, or the limb, is visible. Just beyond that is Earth, lit like a crescent moon.
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Oct 13
Our biggest event of the year lands soon! ✈️

MAX POWER, a new aerospace expo, is happening Nov. 7-8 @NASA_Kennedy. Experiences for all to enjoy—including air shows, immersive exhibits, astronaut appearances & more! Check out our FAQs and plan your visit: go.nasa.gov/4iiNPN3
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Oct 11
While observing the universe, @NASAHubble caught a galaxy cluster smiling for the camera. 😊

The smile lines are arcs caused by an effect known as gravitational lensing, where massive structures warp spacetime with their powerful gravitational forces and act as a cosmic lens.
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Oct 9
Brewing up baby stars ⭐

@NASAWebb used infrared light to peer through the dust in this nebula, revealing many stars of different ages. This helps us study how stars change over time.
A young star cluster filled with many stars that display Webb’s unique eight-pronged diffraction pattern. At its center is a yellow star which sports the largest diffraction pattern. To the left of the star, there is a region filled with yellow dust and gas. This yellow region extends from the bottom, covering about two-thirds of the image. The yellow region has several blue stars of different sizes embedded within. The top third, which lies outside of the yellow region, holds a few bright protostars, within dense gray gas. Those stars illuminate the gas, making it appear blue. A few red outflows from other protostars are visible above this grayish-blue region. To the right of the central star, there is a clumpy, flame-like plume of red dust and gas with protostars that emit a soft white light within. The plume is surrounded by more dense gray gas and dust.
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Oct 9
On Thursday, Oct. 15, the members of Crew-12 will hold a news conference to discuss their time and experiences aboard the @Space_Station and answer questions from the media. Get the details: go.nasa.gov/4yQwUr5
The four members of Crew-12 posed inside the "door" leading from the Dragon spacecraft into the International Space Station. Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev is holding a sticker depicting the Crew-12 insignia.
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Oct 9
"There are no adjectives. I'm going to need to invent some new ones to describe what we are looking at out this window."

Listen to newly-released recordings from the Artemis II lunar flyby — and hear more from our lunar scientists — in a recent episode of Houston We Have a HM1VN1E08
A photo from the Artemis II flight around the Moon, showing the Orion spacecraft and Moon dramatically shadowed by light behind the Moon. Text at the top of the photo reads, "Houston We Have a Podcast."
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Oct 8
"We are entering a new Golden Age of American innovation and discovery." - @NASAAdmin

We're launching two new science and technology initiatives to deepen scientific understanding and accelerate the innovation that will shape America’s future in space: go.nasa.gov/47eIbp0
A graphic depicting the NASA "meatball" insignia, a blue sphere with white stars and a red swoop, against a black background.
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Oct 8
Welcome home!

Crew-12 splashed down in the Pacific on Thursday, Oct. 8. Their 237-day mission aboard the @Space_Station included research into medicine, quantum science, and 3D-printing with metal in low Earth orbit. go.nasa.gov/4elVwzA
Crew-12's spacecraft — attached to four large parachutes — descending through a cloudy daytime sky.The members of Crew-12 inside of their spacecraft post-splashdown. They are strapped into their seats, smiling and waving.
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Oct 8
You could lead missions to the @Space_Station, the Moon, and beyond!

Apply to be a flight director by Oct. 12: go.nasa.gov/4zauIdJ
The Artemis II flight control team is pictured in the White Flight Control Room in mission control at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Each person sits at a desk with many computer monitors in front of them. There is also a massive screen at the front of the room displaying information.
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Oct 8
LIVE: NASA leaders recap today's Crew-12 splashdown and give a preview of SpaceX's 35th cargo resupply mission to the @Space_Station. youtube.com/live/czb4LrXTr…
The NASA "meatball" logo over an image of Earth's "edge" or limb.
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Oct 8
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They're back! Crew-12 splashed down off the coast of California at 11:34am ET (1534 CT), wrapping up their mission of scientific exploration and discovery.

Stay tuned for continuing live coverage as Crew-12 and their SpaceX Dragon spacecraft are retrieved from the Pacific.
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Oct 7
Our next uncrewed resupply mission is scheduled to lift off to the @Space_Station no earlier than Tuesday, Oct. 13. It will bring science, supplies, and equipment to the orbiting lab, including a new set of solar arrays. Get details on the mission: go.nasa.gov/4drtz9i
A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches with its nosecone open. Earth's surface fills the background, with a sliver of black space visible in the upper portion of the photo.
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Oct 7
Artemis II update! We just dropped 814GB of observations — including nearly 1,000 new images and 521 minutes of crew audio — in our Artemis II Preliminary Lunar Science Report: go.nasa.gov/3TKBfwz
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Oct 7
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@Space_Station Headed home! Crew-12 has undocked from the @Space_Station in their Dragon spacecraft.

They'll splash down in the Pacific Ocean tomorrow, Oct. 8 — tune in here for live coverage starting at 10:20am ET (1420 UTC).
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After delivering science and supplies to the @Space_Station earlier this year, Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft is scheduled to depart on Friday, Oct. 9. Here's how to watch: go.nasa.gov/4zbZpiG
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft floating in front of a robotic arm preparing to capture it. The spacecraft looks like like a large, mechanical tube with two circular wings of solar arrays. Earth and black space fill the background of the photo.
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Oct 6
The Sun is always rising somewhere. 🌄

On the 4,982nd Martian day of its mission, our Curiosity rover captured this photo of dawn breaking over distant yardangs, jagged land formations carved by wind. go.nasa.gov/4sa4mXf
A stark, grayish-tan Martian landscape featuring jagged rock formations and rolling mountain ridges beneath a pale, hazy sky.
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Oct 5
Time to bring them home 🌎

After nearly eight months aboard the @Space_Station, the four members of Crew-12 will soon head back to Earth. We’re targeting no earlier than 8:05am EDT (1205 UTC), on Wednesday, Oct. 7, for the undocking of the @SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Details: go.nasa.gov/4s8iyjv
Inside the International Space Station NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 members gather for a portrait in the pressure suits. From left, Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir, and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot.
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Oct 5
While aboard the @Space_Station, Crew-12 contributed to science research including studying cancer-targeting treatments, bone loss and regeneration, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Learn more about their work in microgravity: go.nasa.gov/46Xw6o7
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 crew members surround an oval-shaped window aboard a SpaceX Dragon, looking out at clouds above blue water and a tan landmass. From the left, rotating clockwise around the image are NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway, Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir. Their faces are illuminated by sunlight streaming through the window.
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Oct 5
It's World Space Week!

This year's theme is "Rocket Revolution" — celebrate with us by looking back to the launch of Artemis II, powered by our Space Launch System rocket and its 8.8 million pounds of thrust. Learn more about SLS: go.nasa.gov/4hEftTg
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Oct 2
Applications are now open for our newest class of flight directors!

Apply before Oct. 12 for a chance to lead missions to the @Space_Station, the Moon, and beyond: go.nasa.gov/4zauIdJ
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Oct 2
This October, you can look forward to these sights in the night sky:
- A good look at Saturn
- The Orionid meteor shower peaks mid-month
- The Moon passes by the Seven Sisters

Learn the tricks to spotting these celestial treats: go.nasa.gov/4hBG439
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Oct 2
Welcome aboard! 🙌

After nearly eight hours in flight, Crew-13 arrived at the @Space_Station, where they will spend the next several months conducting experiments on science and tech to benefit life on Earth and in space.
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Oct 1
What a way to spend our 68th birthday! 🚀🎉

This morning, a new crew launched to the @Space_Station for a long-duration science mission. Tune in to watch with us as Crew-13 arrives at the orbiting laboratory. Live coverage begins here at 5:20pm ET (2120 UTC).
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with a conical Dragon spacecraft atop, launches into the sky beneath a massive, puffy cloud covering the ground beneath. The sky is blue with a few scattered clouds.
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Oct 1
Destination: @Space_Station📍

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission has successfully launched! The Dragon spacecraft carrying the crew is set to dock at about 7pm ET (2300 UTC) tonight, kicking off several months of scientific exploration. Watch with us here! go.nasa.gov/4xS9r7L
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Dragon spacecraft on top is seen at sunset on the launch pad. The sky is mostly covered with different kinds of clouds: thick, fluffy ones at the bottom and wider, more spread out ones in the rest of the sky. The Sun's light turns the bottom right portion of the sky orange.NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission members CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk, left, NASA astronauts Luke Delaney, middle left, and Jessica Watkins, middle right, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov, right, wave to a crowd (not seen) after walking out of a building.
A Crew-13 member waves out of a black Tesla's open window as they proceed to the launch pad. The car's license plate reads "Lucky 13."A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Dragon spacecraft launches. There is a bright column of fire under the rocket as it moves upward. Clouds of vapor spread out below the rocket, almost blending into the similarly shaped clouds in the sky.
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@Space_Station @SpaceX @NASAAdmin @astro_watkins Liftoff!

The four astronauts of NASA’s @SpaceX Crew-13 mission are launching to the @Space_Station to perform research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance aboard the orbiting laboratory.
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Oct 1
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@Space_Station @SpaceX @NASAAdmin “Human spaceflight is truly a team sport, and it is an honor and a privilege to represent all of you who have contributed to the success of this mission.”

The Crew-13 crew members can be seen exchanging fist bumps after Commander @astro_watkins gives a speech prior to liftoff.
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Oct 1
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@Space_Station @SpaceX “Besides just being an orbiting laboratory, it’s also our technical proving ground.”

@NASAAdmin Jared Isaacman explains how missions aboard the @Space_Station, including the Crew-13 mission, are integral for testing technologies needed for future Artemis missions on the Moon.
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Oct 1
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@Space_Station @SpaceX If you were living on the @Space_Station for six months, what would you bring with you?

The members of the Crew-13 mission are bringing reminders of home, such as toys that belong to their children, rosaries, and a hundred-year-old pocket watch passed down through generations.
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Oct 1
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@Space_Station @SpaceX The Crew-13 mission patch honors both the past and future of human spaceflight. The golden dragon is an homage to the horses on the Apollo 13 mission patch. The dragon’s tail wraps around Earth, highlighting the teams around the world who make human spaceflight possible.
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Oct 1
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@Space_Station @SpaceX The members of the Crew-13 mission are currently inside the Dragon spacecraft — but earlier this morning, technicians helped them inside their spacesuits. Then, the astronauts played their traditional preflight card game to get rid of any bad luck before launch.
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We'll be at the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Antalya, Türkiye Oct. 5-9, highlighting America's leadership in human exploration, the Artemis Accords, and support for the commercial space sector: go.nasa.gov/4yihZWm
Broadway performers sing on a stage in front of a large crowd during the opening ceremony of the 70th International Astronautical Congress. There is a large screen behind them.
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Sep 30
New crew soon!

Crew-13 is scheduled to launch to the @Space_Station tomorrow, Oct. 1. Live coverage begins here at 9:20am ET (1320 UTC)—tune in to watch liftoff at 11:10am ET (1510 UTC).
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Sep 29
We're ready for Crew-13 to launch to the @Space_Station! Join us for a prelaunch conference on Sept. 30 and launch on Oct. 1: go.nasa.gov/4hSzzKG
The SpaceX Crew-13 members pose for a portrait in their pressure suits. From left are Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov, NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk. Credit: SpaceX
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Sep 28
On Monday, NASA and @BoeingSpace provided an update on the company’s Starliner spacecraft, including adding additional crew missions and certifying a new rocket for crew transportation to low Earth orbit. Get the details: go.nasa.gov/4huJ5T8
A long-duration photograph of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft docked to the International Space Station off to the right. The nighttime lights on Earth and the background stars are blurred in the background.
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Sep 28
How do we respond when we detect an asteroid that could pose a threat to Earth?

Follow the story behind a recent real-world test in our newest documentary, Planetary Defenders: This Is Not an Exercise, now streaming for free on NASA+. go.nasa.gov/4AUCQ3Z
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With @BoeingSpace, we’ll provide an update on Starliner development and plans for regular crew flights to and from the @Space_Station. Watch live Monday, Sept. 28 at 3pm ET: go.nasa.gov/4AA9Ii5
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is pictured approaching the International Space Station for docking.
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Sep 25
Welcome to the Artemis Accords, San Marino 🇸🇲

San Marino has joined 75 other nations by committing to the safe and sustainable exploration of space. go.nasa.gov/4ANBPKW
Two men shake hands while standing over signed papers on a desk. A TV screen in the background displays the flags of the Artemis Accords nations. A man stands close by and smiles.
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Sep 24
Welcome to the Artemis Accords, Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮

Côte d'Ivoire is the 75th country to sign the Artemis Accords. In doing so, they commit to a common set of principles for a safe, peaceful, and prosperous future in space. go.nasa.gov/3V1mgyS
A graphic featuring the names and flags of the countries which have signed the Artemis Accords. "ARTEMIS ACCORDS" is written at the top.
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Sep 24
Meet Crew-14!

NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Chris Birch, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Makoto Suwa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Arutyun Kiviryan will lift off to the @Space_Station no earlier than March 2027. go.nasa.gov/4rylBkH
The four members of NASA's SpaceX Crew-14 mission stand in their flight suits, white with black trim, and smile at the camera. Credit: SpaceX
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Sep 23
Welcome to the Artemis Accords, Croatia 🇭🇷

Today, Croatia became the 74th nation that has committed to a peaceful and prosperous exploration of space. go.nasa.gov/3VcvAQn
A graphic showing 74 flags of different countries that have joined the Artemis Accords, now including the Republic of Croatia. Text at the top of the image reads "Artemis Accords," and text at the bottom reads "United for Peaceful Exploration of Deep Space."
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Sep 23
You could lead human spaceflight missions to the @Space_Station, the Moon, and beyond!

On Friday, Oct. 2, applications will open for our next class of flight directors who will guide humanity’s next giant leaps in space. Details: go.nasa.gov/47ei6WW
A photo of NASA's Mission Control Center, a large room dense with computer monitors and people at desks. Large screens fill the farthest wall, displaying images and data on the current mission.
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Sep 23
This galaxy is a little extra.

Meet Messier 106, a spiral galaxy with an extra set of arms. These two additional arms are made of gas heated up by jets from the galaxy’s central black hole. The jets’ superheated shockwaves are depicted in royal blue by @chandraxray.
A spiral galaxy, laying diagonally at a three-quarters profile view. Its center is a luminous yellow that stretches out into a pinwheel of wispy blue and red arms. The disc itself is decorated with a smattering of stars and dark dust.
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Sep 23
Get in, we're going up! 🚀

Join us for MAX POWER, a new aerospace festival happening Nov. 7-8 at @NASAKennedy and @ExploreSpaceKSC. With air shows, space exhibits, and NASA astronauts, it's a family adventure your entire crew can enjoy!

Plan your visit: nasa.gov/maxpower
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