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NASA's Space Launch System is a heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of powering the Orion spacecraft and cargo beyond low Earth orbit.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    22 Oct 2021

    😍 What a view! 😍 NASA has completed stacking of the agency's Space Launch System rocket and for the I uncrewed mission around the . READ MORE HERE >>>

    46 replies 214 retweets 1,276 likes
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  2. 2 hours ago

    Romania has become the 16th country to sign the Accords, affirming its commitment to a common set of principles to guide cooperation among nations participating in 21st century space exploration. READ MORE HERE >>

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  3. Retweeted
    Feb 28

    The Orion program would like to welcome Howard Hu, our new program manager.

    16 replies 53 retweets 731 likes
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  4. Retweeted
    Mar 1

    Last week, the final power up & power down for before wet dress rehearsal. The crew module internal access platforms were removed and the hatch was closed. Teams are one step closer to the roll out of the I vehicle from the VAB to Pad 39B for the first time.

    12 replies 129 retweets 883 likes
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  5. Mar 1

    March is , and all month long, will be celebrating by sharing the stories of women who have greatly impacted our missions. Read all about their important work HERE >>

    1 reply 24 retweets 149 likes
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  6. Feb 28

    We are familiar with the Earth's South Pole, but what about the Moon? The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission determined the Moon’s South Pole is located on the rim of Shackleton crater. LRO data will help NASA return humans to the lunar surface. Video:

    Pinpointing the Moon's South Pole
    This video is a data visualization showing the location of the Moon’s South Pole. Video Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
    1 reply 16 retweets 105 likes
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  7. Feb 28

    “I never thought I would be a part of an organization that was doing something as cool and rewarding as exploring space and going back to the Moon.” - Doug Stewart, Management and Program Analyst, NASA’s Human Landing Program MORE HERE >>

    Doug Stewart
    1 reply 9 retweets 83 likes
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  8. Retweeted
    Feb 28

    The same launch control at that sent the first men to the Moon and will send the first woman and person of color to the lunar surface with – was renamed after a NASA pioneer in America’s quest for space exploration: Rocco Petrone.

    4 replies 54 retweets 403 likes
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  9. Feb 28

    🌙 opens doors for human space exploration and investigations. Meet Stacie Turner, project strategic manager supporting Gateway’s Deep Space Logistics Project, which is developing a supply chain around the Moon. >>

    7 replies 26 retweets 173 likes
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  10. Feb 27

    Scientists are working to understand space radiation as we prepare to take astronauts to the Moon and beyond. I flight test will include several instruments aboard the SLS and to study the radiation environment of deep space.

    17 replies 117 retweets 686 likes
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  11. Feb 26

    It really is ROCKet science! - learn about the Alabama river rocks that will support the weight of our mega Moon rocket at . >>

    11 replies 92 retweets 825 likes
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  12. Feb 25

    Yesterday, NASA powered up its third RS-25 engine hot fire test of the new year on the Fred Haise Test Stand at . Operators fired the engine past recent testing at the 111% power level up to 113%. READ MORE HERE >>

    Picture of an RS-25 Engine Test at NASA's Stennis Space Center.
    10 replies 49 retweets 487 likes
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  13. Feb 25

    SEEN HERE: The liquid hydrogen tank that will be part of the Space Launch System core stage for III is being prepared and tested at . While the engine section is still being outfitted, crews attached an engine section aft simulator during proof testing.

    The liquid hydrogen tank is being moved at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility for testing.
    The liquid hydrogen tank is being moved at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility for testing.
    While the engine section is still being outfitted, crews attached an engine section aft simulator during proof testing.
    While the engine section is still being outfitted, crews attached an engine section aft simulator during proof testing.
    11 replies 75 retweets 542 likes
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  14. Feb 24

    "Young girls that are interested in science/math related items should consider exploring the idea of digging deeper into STEM fields. There’s so many exciting options in STEM." - Beth St. Peter, SLS Imagery Integration Lead >>

    2 replies 12 retweets 84 likes
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  15. Feb 24

    "I can only hope that what I’m doing now will help inspire the future generation of young girls to dream big and pursue a career in the science field." - Heather Haney, EUS Test & Verification Subsystem Manager >>

    8 replies 19 retweets 311 likes
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  16. Feb 24

    "The sooner a young girl is introduced to engineering, the sooner she’s likely to discover her hidden potential and begin to explore a world of possibilities" - Gwen Artis, Senior Systems Engineer with Jacobs Space Exploration Group >>

    Gwen Artris portrait
    4 replies 20 retweets 106 likes
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  17. Retweeted
    Feb 24

    UPDATE: Today's live teleconference has now been scheduled for 2:30pm ET (19:30 UTC).

    An image of the Vehicle Assembly Building door with the Artemis logo above the entrance.
    Interested in learning the latest about the upcoming I mission? NASA is streaming a live teleconference at 1:30pm ET (18:30pm UTC) on Feb. 24 covering updates on progress toward the launch. Learn more:
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  18. Retweeted
    Feb 24

    Tune in today for a live RS-25 engine test, tentatively scheduled for 1:00 p.m. CDT today.

    RS-25 engine testing for future missions continues tomorrow, Feb. 24, on Facebook Live, tentatively targeted between 1:30-3:30 p.m. CDT! Stay tuned!
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  19. Feb 24

    Learn more about the progress of I in a media teleconference scheduled for 1:30 p.m. EST today. Engineers are working through final closeout tasks and integrated testing before the rocket rolls out to the pad. WATCH LIVE HERE >>

    2 replies 29 retweets 264 likes
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  20. Retweeted
    Feb 23

    Engineer and Naval Aviator was selected as a NASA astronaut in 2013 and is part of the Artemis Team. He contributed to scientific investigations, tech demonstrations, growing crops & taking hundreds of pictures of Earth while on .

    12 replies 84 retweets 501 likes
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  21. Retweeted
    Feb 23

    The crew module team at and service module team in Bremen, Germany are making great progress on III spacecraft which will carry to land on the surface of the Moon!

    8 replies 152 retweets 816 likes
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