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Media Briefing on Results of LOFTID Demonstration

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LIVE: Experts share early results of

@NASA_Technology

’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (#LOFTID) a week after its technology demonstration.

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NASA will hold a media briefing at 2 p.m. EST on Thursday, Nov. 17, to share initial results from the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerato...

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"This is a whole new chapter in astronomy." Webb researchers found 2 early galaxies, one of which may contain the most distant starlight ever seen. These 2 unexpectedly bright galaxies could fundamentally alter what we know about the very first stars: go.nasa.gov/3XdhoDa

Countless glowing galaxies of all shapes and sizes speckle the black backdrop of space. Some are spiral, some more disk-shaped and others spherical. Farther galaxies are only seen as dots. Their colors include blue, pink, orange, and white. Towards the center left, a red dot of a galaxy, along with some surrounding streaks of galaxies, are framed in a tiny white box. This box is attached to a close-up view in a much larger inset box. The red dot is a never-before-seen primordial galaxy discovered by Webb, thought to have existed 350 million years after the big bang.

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$Large, bright white stars with long diffraction spikes are seen among countless glowing galaxies of all shapes and sizes against the black backdrop of space. Some galaxies are spiral, some more disk-shaped and others spherical. Farther galaxies are only seen as dots. Their colors include blue, pink, orange, and white. Towards the bottom left, a small reddish disk is framed in a tiny white box. This box is attached to a close-up view in a much larger inset box. This red disk is a never-before-seen primordial galaxy discovered by Webb, thought to have existed 450 million years after the big bang.]$

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scientists discuss early science findings from the mission:

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Media Briefing: Expert Availability on NASA Webb Science Results

Experts will be available by teleconference to answer media questions about early science results from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

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NOW: Russian cosmonauts conduct a spacewalk at the

to prepare for the upcoming transfer of a radiator to a different part of the station. nasa.gov/live

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Since capturing its first images,

@NASAWebb

has been helping us #UnfoldTheUniverse. Mission experts will discuss early science findings during a media briefing today at 11am ET (1600 UTC): go.nasa.gov/3ECzwiI

The James Webb Space Telescope's fully deployed primary mirror resembles a golden honeycomb made up of 18 segments in this mirror testing image taken at Northrop Grumman's cleanroom. Credit: NASA/Chris Gunn

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NASA’s Artemis is in flight. This ship will enable the first woman and first person of color to set foot on the lunar surface and will lead countless students to become explorers and show America’s limitless possibilities to the world.

NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft launches on the Artemis I flight test

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Missed last night's #Artemis I launch? Catch the highlights from our next big step in returning humanity to the Moon. go.nasa.gov/3EBEkVj

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Countdown to a new star ⏳ Hidden in the neck of this “hourglass” of light are the very beginnings of a new star — a protostar. The clouds of dust and gas within this region are only visible in infrared light, the wavelengths that Webb specializes in: go.nasa.gov/3TKluzI

An hourglass-shaped, multi-color cloud set against the black, starry background of space. This cloud of dust and gas is illuminated by light from a protostar, a star in the earliest stages of formation. The upper “bulb” of the hourglass is orange, while the lower “bulb” transitions from white to dark blue. Together, the two bulbs stretch out like butterfly wings turned 90 degrees to the side. Extending from the upper and lower bulbs are long, wispy filaments of color, looking almost like burning fire. In the center of the hourglass shape is a small, dark demarcation line. This line is an edge-on view of a protoplanetary disk, a disk of material being pulled into a star as it forms.

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While #Artemis I is uncrewed, a manikin named "Commander Moonikin Campos" is among the test devices flying aboard

. The name honors NASA engineer Arturo Campos, who helped bring the Apollo 13 crew safely home to Earth. nasa.gov/specials/mooni

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New views of planet Earth from

as #Artemis I journeys to the Moon. Orion is 9.5 hours into a 25.5-day test flight.

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LIVE NOW: As the

spacecraft embarks on its outbound coast to the Moon, watch live as the #Artemis I mission says goodbye to Earth.

Artemis I: Imagery of Earth from Orion spacecraft

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NASA Retweeted

Vice President Kamala Harris

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United States government official

Congratulations to

and our private sector and international partners on the launch of Artemis I. Today, America is charting a path back to the Moon. This is a landmark moment for our nation and our world.

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LIVE NOW: The

spacecraft has launched from

@NASAKennedy

and the #Artemis I mission is underway. Watch coverage of Orion’s first outbound trajectory burn on the way to the Moon.

Artemis I Outbound Trajectory Coverage

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Check out additional images from the launch of

and

NASA's Kennedy Space Center and 4 others

on the #Artemis I mission 📷 - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzG1pG

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begins the #Artemis I mission to the Moon, the spacecraft captured these stunning views of our home planet.

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LIVE NOW: The

I mission is en route to the Moon. Hear from NASA leaders on the events of this morning and what's next for

Artemis I Post Launch News Conference

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Singer

and jazz pianist

performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” in honor of the historic launch of the #Artemis I mission around the Moon.

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Moonbound! #Artemis I has completed its trans-lunar injection, a propulsive maneuver that accelerates the

NASA's Kennedy Space Center and 4 others

spacecraft to more than 22,600 mph (36,370 kph) and propels it on its path to the Moon.

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LIFTOFF!

and

launch on their first flight, the #Artemis I mission. Keep checking back for more launch images 📷➡️flic.kr/s/aHBqjzG1pG

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Meet the members of the #Artemis Red Crew. Ahead of liftoff, they went into the blast danger zone to ensure the

Moon rocket could launch safely.

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All four of Orion's solar arrays have deployed.

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The

rocket has reached main engine cutoff, or MECO, in the mission timeline. The RS-25 engines have powered off and the core stage has separated.

is now in orbit.

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"And #Artemis Generation, this is for you." Artemis I has a GO for launch to the Moon. T-0 time for liftoff is now set for 1:47am ET (0647 UTC).

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#Artemis I Update: We are extending the countdown hold at T-10 minutes while the launch team estimates how much work needs to be done. This means we will slip into the two-hour launch window, and will share a revised launch time when it is confirmed.

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Cellist

performed a rendition of “America the Beautiful” with the Philadelphia Orchestra (

@PhilOrch

) to commemorate the launch of #Artemis I to the Moon.

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We are going, and we go together. Our live

@NASA_es

Spanish-language broadcast begins at midnight ET (0500 UTC) with #Artemis mission experts.

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¡Estamos listos! Empezaremos nuestra transmisión del despegue de la misión #Artemis I en una hora, a las 12 a.m. EST (5:00 UTC). ¿Tienes preguntas? Envíalas usando #preguntaNASA ¡Te esperamos! go.nasa.gov/3A8ekxm

Los presentadores del programa en español de la NASA para el lanzamiento de Artemis I, Toni Jaramillo y Rey Díaz, sonríen en el set de la transmisión. Tras ellos se ve el cohete Sistema de Lanzamiento espacial iluminado.

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LIVE NOW: The #Artemis era of exploration begins today with

@NASAArtemis

I, the first integrated test flight of the rocket and spacecraft that will bring humanity to the Moon. Watch

and

embark on their first voyage.

Artemis I Launch to the Moon

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Another spacewalk is in the books!

@NASA_Astronauts

Frank Rubio and Josh Cassada have successfully returned to the

after a 7 hour and 11 minute spacewalk. The astronaut duo completed maintenance and updates needed on the ISS. Learn more: blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2

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LIVE NOW: Teams are preparing to launch the

spacecraft to the Moon aboard the

rocket. Watch coverage of the rocket fueling process for the #Artemis I mission. Follow

@NASAGroundSys

for updates.

Artemis I Pre-Launch Tanking Operations

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We love an office with a view!

@NASA_Astronauts

Josh Cassada’s helmet cam captures a pristine view of Earth as he works in tandem with astronaut Frank Rubio to install an IROSA (ISS Rollout Solar Array) modification kit on the

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Today’s spacewalk has begun. Watch astronauts Josh Cassada (suit with red stripes) and Frank Rubio (unmarked suit) prepare the

for the arrival of new solar arrays. The spacewalk is expected to last seven hours. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1

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LIVE: Astronauts Frank Rubio and

@Astro_Josh

make their spacewalk debut. The duo will work outside the

preparing the orbiting laboratory for future solar power upgrades.

Spacewalk With NASA Astronauts Frank Rubio and Josh Cassada

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#Artemis I is launching to the Moon! Nov. 15: 3:30pm ET (2030 UTC): Tanking coverage 10:30pm ET (0330 UTC): Launch broadcast Nov. 16: 8:30am ET (1330 UTC): Trajectory burn 10am ET (1500 UTC): Earth views from

Stay tuned: youtube.com/playlist?list=

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Artemis I Prelaunch Mission Update

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LIVE NOW: NASA leaders are providing an update on the #Artemis I mission to the Moon, scheduled to launch NET 1:04am ET (0604 UTC) on Nov. 16:

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WE'VE GOT AN ENGINE! A GE Aviation F414-GE-100 engine is installed in

's quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft, at

@LockheedMartin

’s facility in CA. The 13FT long engine packs 22,000 pounds of propulsion energy & will power the X-59 to speeds up to Mach 1.4 nasa.gov/feature/jet-en

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You can watch and listen to the full briefing on demand on the

@NASAJPL

YouTube channel: youtu.be/TB3V_O7xlhU

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LIVE NOW: #AskNASA your questions on SWOT, the Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission. The first satellite to observe nearly all water on Earth’s surface is set to launch Dec. 12 from California.