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    Aug 20

    Today we evaluated the internal configuration of the capsule that will carry back to the Moon! Cargo stow, building a radiation shelter, and practice donning and doffing the suit. Every day in a spacesuit is a good day! – at NASA JSC Building 9 - SVMF

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    Aug 20

    Great training with a great friend! Like old times. Let’s not wait so long until the next time.

    IKE-fighter and I flying together in the T-38 for the first time in almost three years… and first time together since our flights to the ! Awesome to be back in the air with you bro!
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    Aug 20

    IKE-fighter and I flying together in the T-38 for the first time in almost three years… and first time together since our flights to the ! Awesome to be back in the air with you bro!

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    Aug 20

    The Exp 65 crew goes into the weekend preparing for Tuesday's spacewalk while juggling a multitude of space research.

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    Aug 20

    Microgravity speeds up bone and muscle loss, allowing us to study such conditions faster in space than on Earth. I’m working on the Cardinal Muscle experiment, which could pave the way for quicker testing of muscle loss treatments!

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    Aug 20

    Good morning from ! Hope everyone back on Earth has a great day. As you roll into the weekend, focus on what you get to do today, not what you have to do.

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    Aug 19

    Over the last 60 years, have taken more than 1.5 million photos of Earth from space. These photos help record how Earth is changing over time, including human-caused changes and dynamic events such as hurricanes, floods & volcanic eruptions.

    Picturing Earth: Astronaut Photography In Focus
    For 20 years, astronauts have been shooting photos of Earth from the space station. Like everything the astronauts do, they are trained for this job.
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  8. Aug 19

    Happy 🛩️ There's no denying our passion for flight! The astronaut corps is comprised of military personnel, scientists, educators, & of course pilots. Our astronaut pilots play a key role in manned spaceflight missions, serving as either commanders or pilots.

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    Aug 17

    Story time from the ! 📚 NASA Astronaut is reading "The Day You Begin," by . It's a story for students going , or anyone who may be starting something new.

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    Aug 17

    . hosts media telecon Aug. 23 at 1pm ET to discuss new science experiments launching Aug. 28 on mission.

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    Aug 17

    Welcome, Cygnus! Glad to have you on board. Thanks to you we not only have lots more science we can do up here, but we also had a pizza night on Saturday!

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    Aug 16

    *SOUND ON* Seeing an Aurora on Earth is awesome but seeing one from space is legendary. I shot this time-lapse while orbiting over South Africa and Australia. Learn more about what forms an aurora on my Instagram.

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  13. Aug 13

    Hungry? Let’s taco bout it! 🌮 Space food has evolved a lot since our early missions. Our astronauts use a hydration station to prepare their dried space food and drinks! Learn more about it on our Instagram page!

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    Aug 11

    Joining us for Growing Food in Space this is Shannon Walker, an astronaut from ! Visit . 🌽🪐

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    Aug 11

    …and it was awesome in person!

    NASA astronauts and visited last month. While there, the pair visited the Vehicle Assembly Building to see the Space Launch System rocket that will power the I mission to the Moon. MORE >>
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    Aug 11

    I just ‘thinned’ the chile pepper plants yesterday! They have a few more months to grow before we harvest them. Learn more about the Plant Habitat-04 experiment here:

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  17. Aug 10

    Happy Veggie Harvest Anniversary! 🌱 Six years ago, astronaut and former astronaut harvested the first successful crop of lettuce on the . Learn more:

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    Aug 9

    As students get ready to go back to school, NASA astronaut reads "Duck! Rabbit!" to show that whether you’re floating in the , or learning at school, new perspectives are all around! What are you reading this ?

    NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur Reads "Duck! Rabbit!"
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    Aug 9

    Magical aurora sightings this weekend from . The white dots on the bottom half of the pic are stars – millions of them! Can you pick out the Orion constellation in the 1st photo?

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    Aug 9

    Maybe you’ve spotted the flying overhead. Here’s a chance to catch it on ! “A Visit to the ISS” will be a category this Tuesday, Aug. 10. Check local listings for showtimes.

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