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STS-49 crew poses for group portrait. Daniel C. Brandenstein, center, is mission commander; and Kevin P. Chilton, third from right, is pilot. Mission specialists are, left to right, Kathryn C. Thornton, Bruce E. Melnick, Pierre J. Thuot, Thomas D. Akers and Richard J. Hieb. Credit: NASA
This Month in NASA History: Space Shuttle Endeavour Makes First Flight
May 6, 2020 // by

The Shuttle performed flawlessly in a difficult mission to capture and repair satellite. 

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In this artist’s concept, an Orion spacecraft approaches the Gateway, in orbit at the Moon. Credit: NASA
NASA Report Outlines Plan for Sustained Moon Presence
April 28, 2020 // by

Gateway, Artemis Base Camp will test technology and capabilities for mission to Mars. 

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Scott Adams Credit: NASA APPEL
VPMC: Dilbert’s Scott Adams Discusses Success, Imagination, and Problem-Solving
April 22, 2020 // by

Catch up with key sessions of learning series during stay-at-home orders.

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Apollo 16 Commander John W. Young salutes the United States flag during the mission’s first extravehicular activity, with the Lunar Module and the Lunar Roving Vehicle in the background. Lunar Module Pilot Charles M. Duke, Jr. took the photo. Credit: NASA
This Month in NASA History: NASA’s Fifth Moon Landing
April 7, 2020 // by

Mattingly, bumped from Apollo 13, finally orbits the Moon as Apollo nears the end.

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On the first crewed Gemini flight, Gemini III, John W. Young, left, smuggled a corned beef on rye sandwich into the capsule and briefly shared it with Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom. NASA soon developed technology that improved the freeze-drying process to improve the quality of food on long spaceflights. Credit: NASA/MSFC archives
Publication Highlights NASA Technologies that Now Improve Daily Life
March 27, 2020 // by

Agency advanced remote health monitoring, high-performance insulation and freeze-drying. 

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This artist’s illustration depicts the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope in space. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Development of Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope Moves Ahead
March 17, 2020 // by

WFIRST will have Hubble’s precision with 100 times the field of view.

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Astronauts Neil Armstrong and David R. Scott sit with their spacecraft hatches open while awaiting the arrival of the recovery ship, the U.S.S. Leonard F. Mason, after the completion of their Gemini VIII mission. Credit: NASA
This Month in NASA History: Gemini VIII Tests Armstrong, Scott
March 6, 2020 // by

Two astronauts on their first spaceflight make first docking maneuver in orbit, save their vehicle from violent roll.

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SELP assignments have included working on the Space Launch System. Here, the massive SLS core stage is being moved at the Michoud Assembly Facility in Louisiana. Credit: NASA/Jude L. Guidry
APPEL Opens New Cycle of Leadership Program with Call for Nominations
February 26, 2020 // by

The Systems and Engineering Leadership Program develops the next generation of NASA leaders.

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Retired U.S. Air Force Honorary Brigadier General Charles McGee, left, speaks with NASA astronaut Alvin Drew during a Black History Month program titled “Trailblazers, The Story of a Tuskegee Airman.” Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky
NASA honors Tuskegee Airman for courage, leadership
February 14, 2020 // by

Brigadier General Charles E. McGee discusses his career as an aviation trailblazer.

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