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    Oct 18

    This is the patch for NASA's mission, launching later this month. Can you spot the number 3⃣, the head of a dragon 🐲, and four red stars representing the four astronauts? Check out the full meaning behind the patch: .

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    Oct 18

    Two years ago today and I ventured outside for the first . Look closely in my visor, that’s snapping my photo. Here’s to a future full of incredible friendships and partnerships both on and off our planet!

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    Oct 18

    “Lucky” tree dedication to today. I wish I had spent more time with him, but I will cherish the time I was lucky to get.

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    Oct 18

    On Oct. 16, the Crew-3 astronauts entered their official quarantine period in preparation for their flight to the ! Spending this time in quarantine will help ensure the crew is healthy, protecting themselves and those already on station:

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    Oct 18

    Beautiful Turks and Caicos turquoise waters and white sand beaches were fun to capture from . With over forty islands and cays, it’s considered the Caribbean's best-kept secret.

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    Oct 16

    Exp 65 is officially over and Exp 66 has just begun. Here are the current station crew members.

    Exp 65 is officially over and Exp 66 has just begun. Here are the current station crew members. https://go.nasa.gov/3FQjGQ2
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    Oct 18

    I visited Meteor Crater in Arizona with my college roommate when I was still an aspiring astronaut. It was neat to learn that Apollo astronauts had trained there to get familiar with an impact-cratered planetary surface. astronauts will benefit from similar training.

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    Oct 17

    On , I’d like to thank Maya Angelou for her wisdom and the art with which she expresses it. I love this quote of hers, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”

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    Oct 17

    All of us changemakers are in a spacecraft Floating like a silver raft in space And we see the face of our planet anew We relish the view We witness its round green and brilliant blue Which inspires us to ask deeply, wholly What can we do? Open your eyes A. Gorman

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    Oct 17

    At this time two years ago, and I were prepping for the first . Time keeps flying by, but our team continues to support one incredible achievement after another. Stay tuned to see what lies next!

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    Oct 14

    . has been hanging out with the Astrobees throughout her mission! These cube-shaped bots have been used for numerous experiments during her time aboard station testing out software for autonomous spacecraft, and supporting outreach programs.

    NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur observes the Astrobee robotic free-flyer inside the Kibo laboratory module. Part of the SoundSee Mission science experiment, the toaster-sized robotic assistant demonstrated its ability to “listen” to station components to help detect anomalies in spacecraft systems that may need servicing.
    NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur sets up an Astrobee robotic free-flyer inside the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory module. The Astrobee was testing autonomous microgravity motion planning and control for on-orbit assembly and coordinated motion.
    NASA astronaut Megan McArthur poses with the Astrobee robotic free-flyers in support of the Kibo Robot Programming Challenge (Robo-Pro Challenge). The Kibo-RPC, allows students to create programs to control Astrobee, a free-flying robot aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
    NASA astronaut Megan McArthur poses with the Astrobee robotic free-flyers in support of the Astrobatics experiment.
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    Oct 14

    Greetings from the International Space Station to Missoula, Helena, and most of the rest of Montana! I’m looking forward to visiting all that outdoor beauty again when I get back on the planet!

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    Oct 13

    Crew-3 astronauts test out their flight hardware ahead of launch later this month

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    Oct 13

    Taking images of our beautiful Earth is one of our greatest pleasures, but it’s challenging. Choosing the optimal lens and camera settings can be daunting. There is a lot of trial and error! Luckily we have a great team on the ground and in space to offer guidance when needed.

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    Oct 13

    So blessed to have amazing views out of Endeavour like this of the Bay Area in California.

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    Oct 13

    Virtual reality, spacesuit work, and crew departure preps were the main objectives for the Exp 65 crew today.

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    Oct 13

    It was quite a treat to see so much of the California Coast in one broad view on October 9th. Hello to everyone, Sereno Del Mar to San Diego!

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    Oct 12

    A pumpkin for Crew 3, including Kayla Barron, , and honorary Turtles and , who launch on Halloween eve.

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    Oct 12

    I caught this aurora just as orbital sunrise was beginning. Breathtaking!

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    Oct 12

    It was a nice surprise to smell greenery and see abundant Hatch Chiles when I opened Plant Habitat-04. Happy National Farmer’s Day & thanks for the work of growing the food that brings us much joy and health!

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