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In June of 1969, Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin prepare to practice spacewalk techniques, walking over a simulated lunar surface in a facility at what is now NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Photo Credit: NASA
This Month in NASA History: The ‘Third One Down’
June 11, 2024 // by

In June 1969, NASA charges Apollo 11 with a single, straightforward objective — Perform a manned lunar landing and return.

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NASA recently retired its DC-8 Airborne Science platform after more than three decades of research. The aircraft is shown here against the background of a dark blue sky on February 20, 1998. Photo Credit: NASA/Carla Thomas
NASA’s DC-8 Laboratory Flies into the Sunset
May 30, 2024 // by

After more than three decades of amazing contributions to science, storied aircraft heads to Idaho for a new chapter.  

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NASA CubeSat Mission Will Study Polar Regions 
May 24, 2024 // by

PREFIRE will examine heat loss from the rapidly changing regions and gather data to improve weather models.

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Astronauts John Grunsfeld and Andrew Feustel perform the first of five spacewalks scheduled on STS-125 to upgrade and extend the working life of the Hubble Space Telescope. Photo Credit: NASA
This Month in NASA History: The Hubble Repairman’s Last Visit
May 13, 2024 // by

The crew of STS-125 make repairs and upgrades to the revolutionary telescope, expanding its capabilities and extending its operational lifespan.

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During the 2017 APPEL KS International Project Management course, NASA and international participants conducted meetings to highlight the keys of effective international collaborations. Photo Credit: NASA
A Guide for Capturing Knowledge and Lessons Learned in Meetings
May 9, 2024 // by

Meetings can be designed and executed as an effective knowledge capture and sharing tool.

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Apollo 15 Commander David Scott took this image of Lunar Module Pilot Jim Irwin beside the Lunar Roving Vehicle at the end of the mission’s first EVA. The LRV dramatically expanded the ground astronauts could cover during the final three Apollo missions. Photo Credit: NASA
NASA Moves Forward with Development of LTV
April 30, 2024 // by

New lunar vehicle for astronauts will also be capable for robotic exploration at the Moon’s South Pole.

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The Space Shuttle Endeavour, now in launch configuration, is covered by a protective wrap as construction continues on the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Photo Credit: California Science Center
A Space Shuttle Points to the Sky Again
April 26, 2024 // by

The California Science Center stacks Endeavour in launch configuration for a dramatic new display in a new facility.

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This Hubble image shows the star cluster NGC 1850, located about 160,000 light-years away. For this image, two filters were used with the camera to gather data, one at visible wavelengths the other at near-infrared wavelengths. Following chromatic order, the shorter wavelength visible light data is blue, while the longer near-infrared data is red. Credit: NASA, ESA and P. Goudfrooij
This Month in NASA History: Hubble’s Journey to Launch
April 17, 2024 // by

In an obscure paper, a prominent astrophysicist advocates for using rapidly advancing rocket technology to launch a massive telescope into space.

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Screenshot of Murat Bicak speaking during his interview. Credit: NASA
Critical Knowledge inSight: Resilient Project Management
April 8, 2024 // by

Resilience is a crucial skill for a successful project manager.

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