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We're moving forward for the second launch attempt of #Artemis I!
Launch coverage begins at 12:15 p.m. ET, Saturday, September 3, with the launch window opening at 2:17 p.m. ET.
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After a recent successful flight test above the mountains north of California’s Mojave Desert, with , we are continuing to advance two precision landing sensor systems that could be used for future lunar and Martian touchdowns. Learn more:
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A behind the scenes peek this morning: with data, electrical, and lighting work complete, heavy installation of our exhibitions begins today! Here are a few shots of our empty gallery before the truck arrives. 
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This #WomensEqualityDay, hear from Apollo 11 engineer JoAnn Morgan as she discusses how #Artemis and today's women at inspire new generations to reach for the Moon and beyond. go.nasa.gov/3QVFOgX
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We will announce the winner on Monday 8/29!
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It's Friday, we hit 15k followers, and our logo is on an Vulcan Centaur?!?! Time for a giveaway! We are giving away ONE Peregrine Mission patch. Like + Retweet to enter!
(Open to those 18+ who live in the United States)
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What you see here is the Vulcan Centaur's big, beautiful payload fairing! Our Peregrine lander will sit inside here as it launches from Earth. Then, it will separate from the rocket and head on its way to the Moon 🌙🚀#CountdowntoVulcan Who's excited?
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We’ll ok then. Here it is. The first flight payload fairing. #VulcanRocket! . @Astrobotic how does it look? #CountdowntoVulcan
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We’ll ok then. Here it is. The first flight payload fairing. #VulcanRocket! . how does it look? #CountdowntoVulcan
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🚀 Special delivery this morning from ! This 1:30 scale model of the Vulcan Centaur rocket landed at Moonshot Museum this morning and will stand proud in the center of the Museum when we open on Oct. 15! Details: moonshotmuseum.org/events/
cc: 🧑🚀
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We are proud to say that we have been picked to #survivethenight on the Moon. No Lunar rover has been able to simultaneously survive the extremely cold temperatures & maintain communication with the Earth.
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#Artemis I is "go" for launch! Now that today's flight readiness review has concluded, NASA managers provide an update on the Moon mission, scheduled to lift off at 8:33am ET (12:33 UTC), Monday, Aug. 29. More info: go.nasa.gov/3CpjzLR
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🚀 Special announcement: we're GO for launch! Moonshot Museum will open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 15 as PA's first space museum & the first museum on the planet to focus on space career readiness. We can't wait to welcome you, #Pittsburgh. More here:
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Micro rovers catapulted onto the lunar surface?! Yes, it's happening. And it's happening aboard our Peregrine Mission One.
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You should be paying attention to the Moon. Last week:
– selects landing zones for historic return of humans to the Moon
– mega-rocket all set to launch
– 's Moon lander almost assembled
Details on these and even more updates:
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It doesn't need to be a Thursday to throwback to this gem:
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Who's ready to make history?! In just one week, the launch window will open for to launch , propelling on its way to a distant retrograde orbit around the Moon, farther out and ~3X the duration of any Apollo mission. #Artemis
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NASA’s Space Launch System rocket and spacecraft will soon launch from in Florida for its flight test, #Artemis I. Watch to learn more about how delivered the individual pieces of the Moon rocket to assemble them at KSC and form the SLS rocket.
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We’re one week away from launching the world’s most powerful rocket, , beginning the next era in lunar exploration with ! This first phase will help us prepare for a sustained presence on the Moon and beyond. More: go.nasa.gov/3PKQBZY
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Am honored to attend the flight readiness review today. Yes, NASA Science is there with #TeamArtemis. Many years in the making, thousands of individuals doing their best - we are getting to this important milestone. Love that the are attending also!
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Welcome, Lauren! In her new role as Mgr of Operations & Visitor Services Lauren will oversee daily operations, retail, volunteers, & help create out-of-this-world experiences for our visitors. Click below to get to know Lauren! 🚀🌔
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Team Moonshot is on the North Shore this morning for the + #Yinzer412K! Stop by and say hello, grab some Moonshot swag, and write a #HopeMoonshot message that will travel to the surface of the Moon onboard an spacecraft 🚀
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SO WE DON'T REALLY MAKE ROCKETS. WE MAKE THE LANDERS THAT THE ROCKETS SEND TO THE MOON. WE WORK WITH A BUNCH OF COMPANIES LIKE AND TO PUT OUR LANDERS ON THE MOON. OH AND ALSO YOU CAN SEND YOUR STUFF TO THE MOON WITH US! #astrobotic #SpaceX #ula #space
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Space is an inspiration for many, however sometimes it's also good to look closer to home. Today we honor the birthday of not only one of the best baseball players of all time, but also someone who recognized the importance of giving back. #robertoclemente
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See more ULA images of the #Artemis I rocket rolling to Launch Pad 39B! ULA under a collaborative partnership with , built the #ICPS upper stage of the SLS rocket that will propel to the Moon.
📸: flic.kr/s/aHsmX6vmPD
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”Our team has completed a major test with the DSN global network and Astrobotic’s communication systems including flight avionics, ground support software, and mission ops infrastructure. We successfully passed commands, received telemetry, and determined ranging performance.
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