Aichi is a hub for several Japanese aerospace facilities and organizations. Governor and I discussed the importance of the prefecture to and ’s shared ambitions in the cosmos.
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What a warm welcome from the students at High School!
These students – and students throughout the United States, Japan, and nations around the world – are the Artemis Generation!
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With the upcoming launch of the H3 rocket from ’s Tanegashima Space Center, it was wonderful to visit where it was developed: ’s Tobishima plant.
On behalf of , thanks for your invaluable contributions to space exploration!
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A huge thank you to and the for hosting Astronaut , the first Native woman in space, live from the International ! It's inspiring to see Native women breaking barriers in space.
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The Users' Advisory Group subcommittees are dedicated to promoting STEM education, diversity & inclusion, national security & more. Join the roundtable discussions and Q&A session with UAG members and National Space Council representatives on February 23!
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I’ve known Rahm Emanuel since we served in Congress together. He knows discovery strengthens democracy—in the Indo-Pacific & throughout the world.
Rahm, thanks for your friendship, leadership at , & dedication to deepening - partnerships!
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. is assisting , , & first responders in the wake of the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria.
Our disaster response team uses satellites to help determine areas in need of assistance and to assess additional risks.
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WATCH IT LIVE: Today, I’ll be welcoming members of the U.S. Congress as they speak with during a video call from the International . Tune in starting at 12:30 p.m. EST: nasa.gov/live
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Space is about what we can achieve together—not alone. and I were honored to meet with Japanese Prime Minister in Tokyo. is proud to work with our international and industry partners to push the bounds of what’s possible.
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. is investing in our future leaders, awarding $11.7 million to 8 HBCUs. Together, we are strengthening the STEM pipeline and empowering communities of color.
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Much gratitude to & for their unwavering dedication to honor the brave crewmembers of Space Shuttle Columbia who lost their lives pursuing space exploration on February 1, 2003. Thank you for your bipartisan resolution.
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Busy week at ! To expand and deepen our strategic partnership, the U.S. and India are launching new bilateral initiatives and welcoming new cooperation between our space agencies. Learn more here: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/
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Congratulations to on being named the new chief of the astronaut office! Joe is a proven leader, and with our eyes on the Moon and Mars, Joe will play an integral role in ensuring our astronauts are prepared for the challenges ahead.
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Black History Month is not just a celebration of the past, but a call to action to continue fighting for justice and equality. Let us use this month as an opportunity to come together and work towards a more just and equitable future for all Americans.
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20 years ago, the Columbia crew lost their lives in the pursuit of exploration and discovery. Today, we lift up their legacies, and embrace NASA’s commitment to safety and the lessons we’ve learned. May we carry their spirit with us as we venture out to the Moon, Mars and beyond.
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“Bob and Doug represent the best of our nation.” — Kamala Harris
Congratulations to former Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, recipients of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, presented to them for their bravery in NASA’s Demo-2 mission.
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. Harris awarded & the Congressional Space Medal of Honor!
Doug & Bob dared to explore the unknown and made history on NASA and SpaceX’s Demo-2 mission. Their legacy will inspire future generations to reach for the stars.
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LIVE: awards former astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley the Congressional Space Medal of Honor for bravery in NASA’s Demo-2 mission, the first flight to send astronauts to the International Space Station:
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NASA's research & technology drives innovation and economic growth. From cutting-edge space technology to revolutionary pharmaceutical research, are powering American businesses & creating good-paying jobs for this generation – and the next. spinoff.nasa.gov
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A big congratulations to on being nominated by to be an Air Force brigadier general! Raja is the real deal – a test pilot, commander of the Crew-3 mission to the ISS, and all-around great person. We’re incredibly lucky that he’s sharing his talents with NASA.
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On NASA's Day of Remembrance, we pause to remember of those who gave their lives to advance the cause of exploration.
As we push the edge of the envelope in this new era of exploration, NASA will uplift their legacies by embracing our core value of safety.
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At we have dedicated teams who watch the skies to make sure we are safe from hazardous asteroids.
Today's asteroid flyby is one of the closest ever recorded, but our #PlanetaryDefense experts have been tracking the asteroid and know it's not a threat to Earth.
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A newly discovered asteroid, named 2023 BU, is expected to make one of the closet approaches by a near-Earth object ever recorded. Thanks to diligent teams of #planetarydefense experts, we know It poses zero risk to Earth.
Learn why: go.nasa.gov/3JfQi9W
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We work to never repeat mistakes from our past. On our Day of Remembrance, we honor all of our fallen heroes, including the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger STS-51L, and Columbia STS-107: go.nasa.gov/3Y1j7uS
Feb. 1 marks 20 years since the Columbia tragedy. #NASARemembers
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Today marks ’s annual Day of Remembrance—a time to reflect on the legacy of those we’ve lost in our pursuit of discovery and exploration. The crews of Apollo 1 and Space Shuttles Challenger and Columbia are always in our hearts as our Nation continues their legacy.
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Live from the #AIAASciTech Forum, and join Director Stefanie Tompkins to launch a collaboration to advance space propulsion technology.
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Jill and I are praying for those killed and injured in last night’s deadly mass shooting in Monterey Park.
I’m monitoring this situation closely as it develops, and urge the community to follow guidance from local officials and law enforcement in the hours ahead.
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Live: We’re announcing the next steps for our Sustainable Flight Demonstration project, which will create a large-scale demonstrator aircraft to develop technology and designs for a new generation of lower-emission single-aisle airliners.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired millions to answer the righteous call for racial equality and a world where every person is treated with dignity and respect.
I joined today to distribute food to community members to honor Dr. King’s life and legacy.
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Signed, sealed, delivered: a framework agreement that builds on a history of collaboration between 🇺🇸 & 🇯🇵 in space exploration!
Honored to host , , & ’s Hiroshi Yamakawa at !
Thanks to & for making it possible.
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Representatives from the U.S. and Japan, and Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa, signed a space collaboration agreement that builds on the two nations' long history of working together in science, research, and technology. Details: go.nasa.gov/3Xch0EL
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Yesterday, NASA Administrator and Deputy Administrator visited ! During their visit, they stopped by the ILLUMA-T clean room to learn about the benefits of 's laser communications technologies and meet our team!
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Happy to welcome Administrator and Deputy Administrator to visit us today. They met with employees to share details on the agency's Moon to Mars objectives and to highlight the important work happening here in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Congrats to the team on being selected to receive the Goddard Memorial Trophy!
Webb is giving us stunning views of the cosmos and will continue to illuminate what we know about the universe – and our place within it. And it's all thanks to you!
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Thank you to for coming to see me in my first day in office. He knows my dad would have loved to have seen this moment
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