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NASA Names Astronauts to Next Moon Mission, First Crew Under Artemis

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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"The Artemis II crew represents thousands of people working tirelessly to bring us to the stars.

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  • "The Artemis II crew represents thousands of people working tirelessly to bring us to the stars.
  • This is their crew, this is our crew, this is humanity's crew," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • The Artemis II mission will be challenging, and we'll test our limits as we prepare to put future astronauts on the Moon.
  • Then, we will use what we learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars.

Meet the next four people headed to the Moon – how the diverse crew of Artemis II shows NASA's plan for the future of space exploration

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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The Artemis II mission will send these four astronauts on a 10-day mission that culminates in a flyby of the Moon.

Key Points: 
  • The Artemis II mission will send these four astronauts on a 10-day mission that culminates in a flyby of the Moon.
  • This mission will test the technology and equipment that’s necessary for future lunar landings and is a significant step on NASA’s planned journey back to the surface of the Moon.
  • As part of this next era in lunar and space exploration, NASA has outlined a few clear goals.
  • The agency is hoping to inspire young people to get interested in space, to make the broader Artemis program more economically and politically sustainable and, finally, to continue encouraging international collaboration on future missions.
  • From my perspective as a space policy expert, the four Artemis II astronauts fully embody these goals.
  • The four members of the Artemis II crew are highly experienced, with three of them having flown in space previously.
  • The one rookie flying onboard is notably representing Canada, making this an international mission, as well.
  • The position of mission or payload specialist was created for the space shuttle program, making spaceflight possible for those with more scientific backgrounds.

Felix & Paul Studios and TIME Studios Debut Episode One of Space Explorers: The ISS Experience, the Largest Production Ever Filmed in Space

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
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Episode One, ADAPT, was created in collaboration with the ISS U.S. National Laboratory, NASA, the Canadian Space Agency and other space agencies involved with the International Space Station and was filmed entirely on board the ISS using Felix & Paul Studios specialized 3D, 360-degree virtual reality Space Camera.

Key Points: 
  • Episode One, ADAPT, was created in collaboration with the ISS U.S. National Laboratory, NASA, the Canadian Space Agency and other space agencies involved with the International Space Station and was filmed entirely on board the ISS using Felix & Paul Studios specialized 3D, 360-degree virtual reality Space Camera.
  • Astronauts Anne McClain, David Saint-Jacques, Christina Koch and Nick Hague star as cast, film crew and narrators in the first episode of this four-part immersive series, the largest production ever filmed in space.
  • The largest production ever filmed in space, Space Explorers: The ISS Experience is an epic four-part immersive series that chronicles the life of eight astronauts on life-changing missions aboard the International Space Station.
  • Felix & Paul Studios is the only media company recognized as an Official Implementation Partner by the ISS U.S. National Laboratory.

NASA Hosts Virtual Destination Station with Astronaut Christina Koch, Scientists

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NASA astronaut Christina Koch, along with other representatives from the agency and the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory, will participate in a virtual panel Wednesday, Oct. 14, to highlight how the International Space Station's unique features and research capabilities can advance research and technology development.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NASA astronaut Christina Koch, along with other representatives from the agency and the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory, will participate in a virtual panel Wednesday, Oct. 14, to highlight how the International Space Station's unique features and research capabilities can advance research and technology development.
  • Researchers interested in learning more about microgravity experimentation can participate in the inaugural International Destination Station.
  • The event is a virtual version of Destination Station , which for nearly 10 years has hosted general public events, researcher meetings, educational activities, and legislative discussions to share the real and potential benefits of space station research on everyday life.
  • For more information and to RSVP for the virtual event, visit:

International Students to Speak with NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International students in Panama will have an opportunity this week to talk with NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station .

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International students in Panama will have an opportunity this week to talk with NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station .
  • NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir will answer questions from students pre-K through 12th grade from the International School of Panama and middle school students from other schools in Panama City.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
  • For nearly 20 years, astronauts have continuously lived and work on the space station, testing technologies, performing science and developing the skills needed to explore farther from Earth.

Texas Students to Speak with NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station

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Monday, January 13, 2020
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NASA astronauts Christina Koch , Jessica Meir and Drew Morgan will answer questions from students from Fort Worth Academy at 10:25 a.m. EST Thursday, Jan. 16.

Key Points: 
  • NASA astronauts Christina Koch , Jessica Meir and Drew Morgan will answer questions from students from Fort Worth Academy at 10:25 a.m. EST Thursday, Jan. 16.
  • The downlink will be the highlight of the school's space week, where students engage in interactive learning experiences focusing on the International Space Station.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
  • For almost 20 years, astronauts have continuously lived and work on the space station, testing technologies, performing science and developing the skills needed to explore farther from Earth.

Texas Students to Speak with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
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NASA astronaut Christina Koch will answer questions from students at Second Baptist School at 11:30 a.m. EST Friday, Dec. 13.

Key Points: 
  • NASA astronaut Christina Koch will answer questions from students at Second Baptist School at 11:30 a.m. EST Friday, Dec. 13.
  • "I am excited to be joining the students at Second Baptist School on Friday as they talk to astronaut Christina Koch from the International Space Station.
  • They will have the opportunity to be part of the mission and witness deep space exploration like no other generation," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

NASA Announces Changes to Spacewalk Schedule, First All-Female Spacewalk

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is hosting a media teleconference at 4:30 p.m. EDT today to discuss this week's first all-female spacewalk at the International Space Station.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is hosting a media teleconference at 4:30 p.m. EDT today to discuss this week's first all-female spacewalk at the International Space Station.
  • To participate in today's teleconference, media must call 281-483-5111 by 4:20 p.m. for dial-in information.
  • NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir will venture outside the space station at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 or Friday, Oct. 18.
  • However, the faulty power unit does prevent a set of batteries installed earlier this month from providing increased station power.

NASA Astronaut Nick Hague, Crewmates Return Safely from International Space Station

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --NASA astronaut Nick Hague returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Thursday, alongside Soyuz commander Alexey Ovchinin of the Russian space agency Roscosmos and visiting astronaut Hazzaa Ali Almansoori from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --NASA astronaut Nick Hague returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Thursday, alongside Soyuz commander Alexey Ovchinin of the Russian space agency Roscosmos and visiting astronaut Hazzaa Ali Almansoori from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • Hague and Ovchinin launched March 14, along with fellow NASA astronaut Christina Koch .
  • Six hours later, they began their 203-day mission on the station, orbiting Earth 3,248 times and traveling 86.1 million miles.
  • After postlanding medical checks, Hague will return to Houston, and Ovchinin and Almansoori will return to Star City, Russia.

North Carolina Students to Speak with NASA Astronaut on Space Station

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Students in North Carolina will talk live this week with a NASA astronaut currently living and working aboard the International Space Station .

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Students in North Carolina will talk live this week with a NASA astronaut currently living and working aboard the International Space Station .
  • The Earth-to-space call will air live at 10:10 a.m. EDT Friday, Aug. 30, on NASA television and the agency's website .
  • NASA astronaut Christina Koch will answer questions from students at her alma maters North Carolina State University and North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.