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Meet NASA’s rock detectives. Using tiny samples of lunar rock brought back by Apollo astronauts, these NASA Explorers are looking into the origins of our Moon, our planet, and ourselves. They might be among the first scientists to study samples from the Moon’s South Pole that will be delivered to Earth by Artemis astronauts. In episode 2 of “NASA Explorers: Artemis Generation,” we’re joining scientists like Natalie Curran and Jose Aponte, who are looking at clues buried in Moon rocks. Series Executive Producers: Katy Mersmann/Lauren Ward Season Producers: Lonnie Shekhtman/Stephanie Sipila/James Tralie/Molly Wasser Explorers: Natalie Curran/Jose Aponte Music: 1. “Darwin’s Extraordinary Journey” by Laurent Dury 2. “From Small Beginnings” by Jay Price 3. “Life Eternal” by Enrico Cacace and Lorenzo Castellarin 4. “All is Good” by Anders Niska and Klas Johan Wahl 5. “Hyperion” by Gresby Race Nash Credit: NASA

When Artemis astronauts land on the Moon, they’ll travel to sites never before visited by humans. Namely, they'll explore the South Pole region, home to the Moon’s largest crater, areas of near-constant light and deep shadows, and some of the coldest temperatures in the solar system. Exploring the South Pole will teach us more about the Moon’s history, as well as the history of our solar system. It's home to frozen water, which is crucial for living sustainably on the lunar surface and exploring deeper into the solar system. Artemis astronauts will explore the Moon on behalf of all of us and bring back lunar rocks and soil for analyses by generations of scientists who will help us gain unimaginable insights into our cosmic history. Series Executive Producers: Katy Mersmann/Lauren Ward Season Producers: Lonnie Shekhtman/Stephanie Sipila/James Tralie/Molly Wasser Explorers: Jose Aponte/Natalie Curran/Julie Mitchell/Adam Naids/Noah Petro/Kelsey Young/Jessica Watkins Music: a. “Daylight Falls” by Jay Price b. “Good Omens” by Count Zero and Rohan Stevenson c. “Lightspeed” by Gresby Race Nash d. “Wonders of Life” by Enrico Cacace and Lorzeno Castellarin e. “Hold Still” by Enrico Cacace f. “We Shall Overcome” by Laurent Couson Credit: NASA

n 1998, assembly began in space on a satellite that would be second in size and radiance only to the Moon…NASA’s International Space Station. Completed in the 21st Century, the International Space Station’s role in the development of your future as well as that of the United States space program is enormous. Many things learned in space are already benefiting life right here on Earth. Ultimately this satellite will be the springboard enabling nations around the world to prepare to take the next giant leap past our Moon and into the Solar System. Today NASA and the International Space Station invite you to join us for the first opportunity in history to participate in the academic challenges and commercial opportunities available as NASA travels beyond Earth to understand and explore the Solar System.

Introducing the crew of our Artemis II Moon mission, lighting up an Artemis rocket engine, and a new image of a distant planet. A few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA!

Before Jessica Watkins was an astronaut, she was a geologist. Now working on the International Space Station, Jessica and her fellow astronauts are preparing to explore the Moon and beyond. But collecting and investigating rocks on other worlds is very different from digging dirt here on Earth. That’s where tools engineer Adam Naids comes in. Tools designed for Earth geologists may not work in the lower gravity and extreme temperatures of the Moon, and that’s before you bring in the bulky spacesuits! NASA Explorers come together at space school to train astronauts to conduct science on the Moon. Series Executive Producers: Katy Mersmann/Lauren Ward Season Producers: Lonnie Shekhtman/Stephanie Sipila/James Tralie/Molly Wasser Explorers: Jessica Watkins/Adam Naids/Kelsey Young Music: a. “Iced Planet” by Anthony Edwin Phillips and Samuel Karl Bohn b. “The Deep” by Paul Werner c. “Carpe Diem” by Michael James Burns d. “State of Matter” by Markus Gleissner e. “A Grand Enterprise” by Daniel Marantz and Dave Carr f. “Optimistic Attitude 1" by Joel Goodman and Vicente Julio Ortiz Gimeno g. “Dawn Beauty” Laurent Dury h. “Take it Lightly” by Carl David Harms i. “Imaginary Travel” by Claude Pelouse and Olivier Grim

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station. Got a question or comment? Use #AskNASA to talk to us. As of my last update in September 2021, "Space to Ground" is a term often used to refer to a series of video updates produced by NASA about activities aboard the International Space Station (ISS). These videos provide a "deep dive" into the various aspects of life, research, technology, and other activities on the ISS, offering viewers insights into the daily operations and scientific experiments taking place in the unique microgravity environment of space. The "Space to Ground" video series is typically released on a weekly basis and offers a recap of the past week's events and developments on the ISS. The videos are relatively short and are often accompanied by stunning visuals captured on the station, showcasing astronauts at work, conducting experiments, and engaging in other activities necessary for the station's operation. These videos serve multiple purposes: Communication: They help NASA and its partners communicate with the general public, providing an easily digestible and visually engaging way to showcase ongoing activities and achievements on the ISS. Education: "Space to Ground" videos are valuable educational tools that allow students, teachers, and space enthusiasts to learn about space science, technology, and life on the ISS. Engagement: By sharing the day-to-day experiences of astronauts and researchers in space, the videos help build a connection between the general public and the space program, fostering a greater sense of engagement and interest in space exploration. In these videos, viewers might learn about a range of topics, including: Updates on ongoing scientific experiments and research projects conducted by astronauts in the unique microgravity environment. Technical maintenance and repairs necessary to keep the ISS functioning smoothly. Insights into the challenges and rewards of living and working in space for extended periods. Personal experiences and stories from the astronauts themselves. Since the "Space to Ground" series is an ongoing and frequently updated initiative by NASA, I recommend checking NASA's official website or their social media channels for the latest videos and information about the series, as well as any potential changes or developments that may have occurred since my last update.

As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, Artemis II was a planned mission by NASA as part of the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon and eventually establish a sustainable human presence there. However, please note that there might have been developments or changes since then, and I recommend checking NASA's official website or other reliable sources for the most up-to-date information. Artemis II, also known as EM-2 (Exploration Mission 2), was intended to be the first crewed mission of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft. The SLS is NASA's next-generation heavy-lift launch vehicle designed to carry payloads, including crewed missions, to various destinations including the Moon and beyond. Here's a general overview of what Artemis II might entail based on information available up to September 2021: Mission Objectives: Artemis II was planned to be an uncrewed lunar flyby mission, where the Orion spacecraft would travel beyond the Moon, orbit it, and then return to Earth. This mission was intended to test and validate the performance of the SLS rocket, the Orion spacecraft, and various systems required for future crewed lunar missions. It would also gather valuable data on the spacecraft's performance in deep space environments. Spacecraft and Launch Vehicle: Orion Spacecraft: The Orion spacecraft is designed to carry astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, including missions to the Moon and potentially Mars. It consists of a crew module where astronauts would live and work, a service module that provides power and propulsion, and a launch abort system for crew safety. Space Launch System (SLS): The SLS is NASA's powerful launch vehicle designed to carry heavy payloads into various space destinations. It is composed of different stages and can be configured in different ways depending on the mission requirements. Mission Profile: The Artemis II mission profile was expected to involve the following stages: Launch: The SLS rocket would launch the Orion spacecraft from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Trans-lunar Injection (TLI): After reaching Earth orbit, the spacecraft's propulsion system would be used to perform a burn that sends it on a trajectory toward the Moon. Lunar Flyby: The spacecraft would pass by the Moon at a relatively close distance, allowing the crew to observe and collect data. Return Journey: Following the lunar flyby, the spacecraft would use its propulsion system to return to Earth. Reentry and Splashdown: The crew module would reenter Earth's atmosphere and safely splash down in a designated area, where recovery teams would retrieve the astronauts. Artemis II was considered a significant step in NASA's efforts to return humans to the Moon and establish a sustainable presence there. It would pave the way for subsequent Artemis missions that would involve landing astronauts on the lunar surface and building a lunar Gateway as a platform for future exploration. For the most current and accurate information about Artemis II and the Artemis program, please refer to official NASA sources or recent news updates.

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The historic launch of our Artemis I flight test, a powerwalk outside the space station, and the beginnings of a new star … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA!

Some news about our Moon to Mars Architecture, chalk up another one for our frequent flyer on Mars, and yes, this spacecraft “scan” find things in the sky … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA!

The next commercial crew test mission to the space station, outlining the agency’s objectives for deep space exploration, and covering the total lunar eclipse on Earth and from space … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA!

Our Artemis I mega Moon rocket is rolled to the launch pad, the astronauts of our Crew-2 mission come to Washington, and investigating the impact of dust on our climate … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA!

A commercial crew spacecraft’s historic test mission, recognizing the leadership of our James Webb Space Telescope team, and a small spacecraft prepares for a unique mission around the Moon … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA!

I believe there might be a slight confusion in the name you provided. The NASA spacecraft you might be referring to is OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer). OSIRIS-REx is a mission designed to study and collect a sample from the asteroid Bennu, which is believed to contain clues about the early solar system and the origins of life. If you meant a different spacecraft or mission, please provide more accurate information so I can assist you correctly.

The Parker Solar Probe is a NASA spacecraft launched in 2018 with the mission to study the Sun up close. It aims to gather valuable data about the Sun's outer atmosphere, known as the corona, and its solar wind. The probe will make multiple close approaches to the Sun, utilizing a heat shield to withstand extreme temperatures. This research helps scientists better understand solar activity, space weather, and its potential effects on Earth.

This video uses data gathered from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft to recreate some of the stunning views of the Moon that the Apollo 13 astronauts saw on their perilous journey around the farside in 1970. These visualizations, in 4K resolution, depict many different views of the lunar surface, starting with earthset and sunrise and concluding with the time Apollo 13 reestablished radio contact with Mission Control. Also depicted is the path of the free return trajectory around the Moon, and a continuous view of the Moon throughout that path. All views have been sped up for timing purposes — they are not shown in "real-time." Credits: Data Visualization by: Ernie Wright (USRA) Video Produced & Edited by: David Ladd (USRA) Music provided by Universal Production Music: "Visions of Grandeur" - Frederick Wiedmann This video is public domain and along with other supporting visualizations can be downloaded from the Scientific Visualization Studio at

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory — SDO — has now been watching the Sun non-stop for over a full decade. From its orbit in space around the Earth, SDO has gathered 425 million high-resolution images of the Sun, amassing 20 million gigabytes of data over the past 10 years. This information has enabled countless new discoveries about the workings of our closest star and how it influences the solar system. With a triad of instruments, SDO captures an image of the Sun every 0.75 seconds. The Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA) instrument alone captures images every 12 seconds at 10 different wavelengths of light. This 10-year time lapse showcases photos taken at a wavelength of 17.1 nanometers, which is an extreme ultraviolet wavelength that shows the Sun’s outermost atmospheric layer — the corona. Compiling one photo every hour, the movie condenses a decade of the Sun into 61 minutes. The video shows the rise and fall in activity that occurs as part of the Sun’s 11-year solar cycle and notable events, like transiting planets and eruptions. The custom music, titled “Solar Observer,” was composed by musician Lars Leonhard (https://www.lars-leonhard.de). While SDO has kept an unblinking eye pointed towards the Sun, there have been a few moments it missed. The dark frames in the video are caused by Earth or the Moon eclipsing SDO as they pass between the spacecraft and the Sun. A longer blackout in 2016 was caused by a temporary issue with the AIA instrument that was successfully resolved after a week. The images where the Sun is off-center were observed when SDO was calibrating its instruments. SDO and other NASA missions will continue to watch our Sun in the years to come, providing further insights about our place in space and information to keep our astronauts and assets safe. Some noteworthy events appear briefly in this time lapse. Use the time links below to jump to each event, or follow the links to more detailed views. 6:20 June 7, 2011-- A massive prominence eruption explodes from the lower right of the Sun. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HloC4xMg4Z4 https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/10801 12:24 June 5, 2012-- The transit of Venus across the face of the Sun. Won’t happen again until 2117. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z9rM8ChTjY https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/10996 13:06 July 19, 2012-- A complex loop of magnetic fields and plasma forms and lasts for hours. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFT7ATLQQx8 https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/11168 13:50 Aug. 31, 2012-- The most iconic eruption of this solar cycle bursts from the lower left of the Sun. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrnGi-q6iWc https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/11095 20:25 Sept. 29, 2013-- A prominence eruption forms a long 'canyon’ that is then covered with loops of plasma. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qurh_BZ-O2E https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/11379 26:39 Oct. 8, 2014-- Active regions on the Sun resemble a jack o’ lantern just in time for Halloween. https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/11711 36:18 May 9, 2016-- Mercury transits across the face of the Sun. Smaller and more distant than Venus it is hard to spot. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhO6Ufw9h_s https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/12235 43:20 July 5, 2017-- A large sunspot group spends two weeks crossing the face of the Sun. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SungFXUsoqw https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/12105 44:20 Sept. 6, 2017-- The most powerful sequence of flares during this solar cycle crackle for several days, peaking at X9.3. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-ZQBlWdlAY https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/12706 57:38 Nov. 11, 2019-- Mercury transits the Sun once more for SDO. The next transit won’t be until 2032. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yNzSwlnQ2Q https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13425 Read more: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/watch-a-10-year-time-lapse-of-sun-from-nasa-s-sdo Music: "Solar Observer" written and produced for this video by Lars Leonhard (https://www.lars-leonhard.de) Video credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/SDO Scott Wiessinger (USRA): Lead Producer Tom Bridgman (GST): Lead Data Visualizer Mara Johnson-Groh (Wyle Information Systems.

NASA monitors Earth's vital signs from land, air and space with a fleet of satellites and ambitious airborne and ground-based observation campaigns. The International Space Station hosts a variety of payloads and experiments supporting climate research, weather predictions, hurricane monitoring, pollution tracking, disaster response and more.

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Ever wonder what the spacewalker sees while you’re looking at him or her? Here’s your answer, courtesy of NASA astronaut Jack Fischer. This Ultra High Definition clip shows Fischer outside the International Space Station during a spacewalk on Expedition 51 in May 2017, and the view from a small camera attached to his spacesuit at the same time.

Water in space behaves… differently. Surface tension and capillary flow can be harnessed to move fluids in more efficient ways. What looks like fun could actually help us improve systems for moving fluids in microgravity, in things like fuel tanks for space travel. Find out more about fluid physics in space in our researcher’s guide: https://go.nasa.gov/2KShhuT

Around 13 times per century, Mercury passes between Earth and the sun in a rare astronomical event known as a planetary transit. Mercury orbits in a plane that is tilted from Earth's orbit, moving above or below our line of sight to the sun. The 2016 Mercury transit occurred on May 9th, between about 7:12 a.m. and 2:42 p.m. EDT. The images in this video are from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO. Transits provide a great opportunity to study the way planets and stars move in space– information that has been used throughout the ages to better understand the solar system, and which still helps scientists today calibrate their instruments. Credit: NASA/Goddard/Genna Duberstein

NASA's mission is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research. To do that, we have worked around the world -- and off it -- for more than 50 years, searching for answers to fundamental questions about our place in the universe. We're exploring space and discovering Earth. Join us for this exciting and important journey.