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The surface of the Moon captured by Lunar Orbiter 3. The Lunar Orbiter program took more than 3,000 images of the Moon, which helped NASA program managers, scientists, and mission managers identify the landing sites for Apollo lunar landings. Credit: NASA
This Month in NASA History: The Lunar Orbiter Missions
August 8, 2024 // by

A young geologist catalogs thousands of photos of the lunar surface and helps to identify key landing zones for the Apollo program.

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On the left third of the image is the podcast logo which features an illustrated astronaut leaping from the Moon to Mars. The rest of the graphic is taken up by an image of fungal spores arranged in a scientific tray. At the right is the image of the island. Above it in white text it reads #135: Biofilm - Dealing with the Scum off the Earth
Podcast Episode 135: Biofilm – Dealing with the Scum off the Earth
August 7, 2024 // by

Cleaning scum from bathtubs and pipes can be a costly chore. It’s even more challenging aboard spacecraft. NASA researchers are looking at ways to keep astronauts from having to deal with fungal or bacterial buildup, known as biofilm. 

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July 2024 INSIGHT Now Available
July 31, 2024 // by

Don’t miss the latest issue of INSIGHT, APPEL Knowledge Services’ online publication featuring our new podcast episodes, columns, articles, lessons learned and more. We invite you to read it today on our website.

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The Soyuz MS-24 crew ship is pictured docked to the International Space Station’s Rassvet module. NASA is making plans to deorbit the ISS into a remote ocean location sometime after 2030. Credit: NASA
NASA Selects Deorbit Vehicle for the ISS
July 29, 2024 // by

Powerful new spacecraft under development will guide the venerable station through Earth’s atmosphere to a remote ocean site, sometime after 2030.

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Researchers have discovered that growing crystals aboard the International Space Station allows for slower growth and higher quality crystals. This high-quality crystallization enables them to identify the structures of disease-causing proteins and to develop new medications and treatments. Credit: JAXA
NASA Highlights Breakthrough Cancer Research Aboard ISS
July 26, 2024 // by

Unique properties of microgravity lead to more effective drugs.

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Collage image of podcast logo and a satellite image of an island. On the left is the logo which features an illustrated astronaut leaping from the Moon to Mars. The white text above reads New Podcast Episode. At the right is the image of the island. Above it reads #134: The Internet of Animals in white text.
Podcast Episode 134: The Internet of Animals
July 24, 2024 // by

A NASA-led project called “The Internet of Animals” combines Earth satellite observations and animal tracking data to give a better idea of changing habitats.

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Graphic showing the Small Steps, Giant Leaps podcast logo featuring a graphic of astronaut leaping from Moon to Mars. The text at top left reads New Podcast Episode. Below is a Listen Now button. At the right third of the image, a bouquet of zinnia flowers appears to float in space. The picture was taken from the space station's cupola, which has windows that face Earth and space. Above the flowers are the words #133: The Science of Space Gardening. Credit: NASA
Podcast Episode 133: The Science of Space Gardening
July 10, 2024 // by

Growing vegetables in orbit? We’re doing that. Learn about food crop production in space and potential spinoff benefits for people on Earth.

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Apollo 11 CapCom Charles M. Duke, Jr., left, with astronauts James A. Lovell, Jr., center, and Fred W. Haise, Jr. during the first human lunar landing on July 20, 1969. Photo Credit: NASA
This Month in NASA History: CapCom for Apollo 11
July 9, 2024 // by

Duke talks Armstrong and Aldrin through communications issues, alarms, and a dwindling fuel supply to help them reach the lunar surface.

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June 2024 INSIGHT Now Available
June 28, 2024 // by

Don’t miss the latest issue of INSIGHT, APPEL Knowledge Services’ online publication featuring our new podcast episodes, columns, articles, lessons learned and more. We invite you to read it today on our website.

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