TOUCHDOWN! The #OSIRISREx sample capsule landed at the Utah Test and Training Range at 10:52am ET (1452 UTC) after a 3.86-billion mile journey. This marks the US's first sample return mission of its kind and will open a time capsule to the beginnings of our solar system.
Congratulations to the newly selected @NASA Artemis III Geology Team at @JHUAPL!
Led by Dr. Brett Denevi, this team will be responsible for designing a plan for humanity’s first return to the lunar surface in more than 50 years, while also ensuring the work that takes place enables the future of human and robotic exploration. https://t.co/eGMslsj42d
The #Artemis dream team just added two new members!
Congratulations to @NASAGoddard's Dr. Noah Petro and Dr. Barbara Cohen for being appointed to coordinate lunar science for the first and second crewed lunar landing missions in more than 50 years.
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How I feel missing the in-person component of #LPSC2023 this year. But with a ton of travel this year, I had to miss it and am always grateful for time with this little explorer. Enjoy everyone, whether you are near or far!
We are ready. 🚀
In just five days, the first launch opportunity of the integrated @NASA_SLS rocket and @NASA_Orion spacecraft will take place. The uncrewed #Artemis I mission around the Moon will pave the way for future crewed missions and begin a new chapter of exploration.
What questions do you have about the Moon? 🌕
Casey Honniball is a NASA lunar scientist and her team made the first detection of water molecules on the sunlit surface of the Moon! She will be answering your questions, comment below!
#ObserveTheMoon
3.. 2.. 1.. and liftoff! Endeavour launches once again. Four astronauts from three countries on Crew-2, now making their way to the one and only @Space_Station:
We did our first night test in the rock yard with a rough simulation of polar Lunar lighting. We're starting to evaluate what lighting we need to perform @NASAArtemis EVA operations like geology sampling.
Meet the #WomenInScience of @NASAGoddard's Mid-Atlantic Noble Gas Research Lab (MNGRL), affectionately called Moon Girl. Their research on Moon rocks helps create a timeline of our solar system. https://t.co/hPqubK03Am