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Friday, May 20, 2022

NASA's Boeing Starliner Test Flight Astronauts Before OFT-2 Launch

NASA's Boeing Starliner Test Flight Astronauts Before OFT-2 Launch

Veteran test pilots and NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Mike Fincke, right, pose for photographs while visiting NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, May 18, 2022, in advance of the agency’s Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on May 19, 2022. Suni and Mike may be chosen to make the first crewed Starliner mission to the International Space Station next year.

Known as Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2), this is the second uncrewed flight for Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program (CCP). OFT-2 will demonstrate the end-to-end capabilities of the Starliner spacecraft and Atlas V rocket from launch to docking to a return to Earth in the desert of the western United States. The mission will provide valuable data toward NASA certifying Boeing’s crew transportation system for regular flights with astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Starliner will automatically dock to the International Space Station's Harmony module’s forward port at 7:10 p.m. EDT on Friday where it will stay for approximately five days of cargo and test operations.

NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Official Biography

https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/sunita-l-williams/biography

https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/williams-s.pdf

NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke Official Biography

https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/edward-m-fincke/biography

For more info on OFT-2 and Starliner, visit: boeing.com/starliner

Boeing's Starliner and SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft have been developed and tested to fly astronauts to and from the International Space Station from U.S. soil.

Learn more about NASA’s Commercial Crew Program at:

https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew

Credit: NASA/Isaac Watson

Image Date: May 18, 2022

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Boeing Starliner Launch to International Space Station on ULA Atlas V Rocket

Boeing Starliner Launch to International Space Station on ULA Atlas V Rocket

Take a closer look at Starliner's May 19, 2022, NASA Commercial Crew launch atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket.

Check out these views from the launch pad on Space Launch Complex-41.

Starliner is now on its way to the International Space Station, where it will soon dock and ISS crew members will open its hatch.

For more info on OFT-2 and Starliner, visit: boeing.com/starliner

Learn more about NASA’s Commercial Crew Program at:

https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew

Credit: Boeing

Duration: 51 seconds

Release Date: May 20, 2022

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Flight Engineers Samantha & Jessica | International Space Station

Flight Engineers Samantha & Jessica | International Space Station

Expedition 67 Flight Engineers (from left) Samantha Cristoforetti from the European Space Agency (ESA) and Jessica Watkins of NASA pose together for a fun portrait inside the International Space Station's Harmony module.

Samantha Cristoforetti's Biography (ESA)

https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Astronauts/Samantha_Cristoforetti

Jessica Watkins' Biography (NASA)

https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/jessica-watkins/biography

Expedition 67 Crew

Commander Oleg Artemyev (Russia)

Roscosmos Flight Engineers: Denis Matveev and Sergey Korsakov (Russia)

NASA Flight Engineers: Kjell Lindgren, Bob Hines, Jessica Watkins (USA)

European Space Agency (ESA) Flight Engineer: Samantha Cristoforetti (Italy)

An international partnership of space agencies provides and operates the elements of the International Space Station (ISS). The principals are the space agencies of the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada. The ISS has been the most politically complex space exploration program ever undertaken.

Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Image Date: May 14, 2022

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NASA's Space to Ground: Boeing Starliner Flight Test—Week of May 20, 2022

NASA's Space to Ground: Boeing Starliner Flight Test—Week of May 20, 2022

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station. A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, launching for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, lifted off from from Space Launch Complex-41 at 6:54 p.m. EDT on May 19, 2022.

Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Duration: 2 minutes, 38 seconds

Release Date: May 20, 2022

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Liftoff!: ULA Atlas V Rocket with NASA's Boeing Starliner OFT-2

Liftoff!: ULA Atlas V Rocket with NASA's Boeing Starliner OFT-2

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing's Starliner, launching for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, lifts off from from Space Launch Complex-41 at 6:54 p.m. EDT on May 19, 2022.

Image Credit: United Launch Alliance/NASA/Joel Kowsky

Image Date: May 19, 2022

NASA's Boeing Starliner Orbital Flight Test-2 Liftoff

NASA's Boeing Starliner Orbital Flight Test-2 Liftoff

Boeing's uncrewed CST-100 Starliner lifted off atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket on May 19, 2022, for its Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) to the International Space Station as part of the agency's Commercial Crew Program. Liftoff occurred at 6:54 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Credit: NASA's Kennedy Space Center

Duration: 2 minutes, 38 seconds

Release Date: May 19, 2022

Views of A Partial Lunar Eclipse | International Space Station

Views of a Partial Lunar Eclipse | International Space Station

Images of a lunar eclipse as seen from the International Space Station.

Expedition 67 Crew

Commander Oleg Artemyev (Russia)

Roscosmos Flight Engineers: Denis Matveev and Sergey Korsakov (Russia)

NASA Flight Engineers: Kjell Lindgren, Bob Hines, Jessica Watkins (USA)

European Space Agency (ESA) Flight Engineer: Samantha Cristoforetti (Italy)

Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Image Date: May 16, 2022

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A Dazzling Hubble Collection of Supernova Host Galaxies

A Dazzling Hubble Collection of Supernova Host Galaxies

Spanning from 2003 to 2021, this featured collection of images from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope includes galaxies that are all hosts to both Cepheid variables and supernovae. These two celestial phenomena are both crucial tools used by astronomers to determine astronomical distance, and have been used to refine our measurement of Hubble’s constant, the expansion rate of the Universe.

Credit:

Directed by: Bethany Downer and Nico Bartmann

Editing: Nico Bartmann

Web and technical support: Enciso Systems

Written by: Bethany Downer

Music: Mylonite - Breath of my Soul

Footage and photos: NASA, European Space Agency (ESA)

Duration: 1 minute

Release Date: May 19, 2022

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NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover Finds "Curiosities"—New May 2022 Images | JPL

NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover Finds "Curiosities"—New May 2022 Images | JPL

May 18, 2022: Mission Update: "Despite the incredibly rough terrain surrounding Mirador butte, our nearly 10-year-old rover successfully drove a net distance forward ~10 meters and ~2 meters in elevation!

Not only did the Sol 3476 drive succeed, but placed us perfectly in front of the most beautiful laminated outcrop, a true canvas of Martian art painted by nature herself. Evidence of possible cross-bedding and fine-scale laminations here are so interesting there was an initial question of whether we should stay for extra contact science opportunities or keep with our plan to drive away on the first sol of this plan. It was decided to keep our drive planned for Sol 3478, which sparked an energized discussion on which types of science we could fit in the limited time we have before continuing forward . . ."

For more information on NASA's Mars missions, visit mars.nasa.gov

Mission Name: Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)

Rover Name: Curiosity

Main Job: To determine if Mars was ever habitable to microbial life.

Launch: November 6, 2011

Landing: August 5, 2012, Gale Crater, Mars

Image & Caption Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/2di7 & titanio44/Kevin Gill

Image Release Dates: May 16-18, 2022

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Hubble Captures Supernova in Galaxy NGC 2525

Hubble Captures Supernova in Galaxy NGC 2525

*See brilliant supernova (bright object) on left side of this image.*

Pictured here is part of the captivating galaxy NGC 2525. Located nearly 70 million light-years from Earth, this galaxy is part of the constellation of Puppis in the southern hemisphere. Together with the Carina and the Vela constellations, it makes up an image of the Argo from ancient greek mythology.

On the left, a brilliant supernova is clearly visible in the image. The supernova is formally known as SN2018gv and was first spotted in mid-January 2018. The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope captured the supernova in NGC 2525 as part of one of its major investigations; measuring the expansion rate of the Universe, which can help answer fundamental questions about our Universe’s very nature. Supernovae like this one can be used as cosmic tape measures, allowing astronomers to calculate the distance to their galaxies.

Credit: European Space Agency (ESA)/Hubble & NASA, A. Riess and the SH0ES team

Acknowledgment: Mahdi Zamani

Release Date: May 19, 2022

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Boeing Starliner Orbital Flight Test-2: Ready for Launch | NASA

Boeing Starliner Orbital Flight Test-2: Ready for Launch | NASA

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen as it is rolled out of the Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 ahead of the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test-2 will be Starliner’s second uncrewed flight test and will dock to the International Space Station as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The mission, currently targeted for launch at 6:54 p.m. ET on May 19, will serve as an end-to-end test of the system's capabilities.

For more info on OFT-2 and Starliner, visit: boeing.com/starliner

For more updates about the flight test, visit https://blogs.nasa.gov/oft-2/

Boeing's Starliner and SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft have been developed and tested to fly astronauts to and from the International Space Station from U.S. soil.

Learn more about NASA’s Commercial Crew Program at:

https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew

Image Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky/United Launch Alliance (ULA)

Image Date: May 18, 2022

Boeing Starliner Spacecraft Rolled to Pad for ULA Atlas V OFT-2 Rocket Launch

Boeing Starliner Spacecraft Rolled to Pad for ULA Atlas V OFT-2 Rocket Launch

The Starliner spacecraft atop an Atlas V rocket has rolled to the launch pad on United Launch Alliance's Space Launch Complex-41. This is one of the final milestones before it launches on May 19, 2022, to the International Space Station on its Orbital Flight Test-2 journey.

For more info on OFT-2 and Starliner, visit: boeing.com/starliner

For more updates about the flight test, visit https://blogs.nasa.gov/oft-2/

Boeing's Starliner and SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft have been developed and tested to fly astronauts to and from the International Space Station from U.S. soil.

Learn more about NASA’s Commercial Crew Program at:

https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew

Credit: Boeing

Duration: 49 seconds

Release Date: May 18, 2022

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

🚨Apply now for NASA's Paid Fall Internships | Deadline: July 11th!🚨

🚨Apply now for NASA's Paid Fall Internships | Deadline: July 11th!🚨

Be part of the Artemis generation and gain experience at NASA!

For more information, go to: go.nasa.gov/3L7HMqN

Eligibility: Must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)

The Fall session will begin August 22.

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NASA's Boeing Starliner Astronauts at the ULA Atlas V Rocket Launch Pad

NASA's Boeing Starliner Astronauts at the ULA Atlas V Rocket Launch Pad

NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams, Mike Fincke, and Barry "Butch" Wilmore at the launch pad on May 18, 2022, the day before NASA's Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 mission to the International Space Station.

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard was rolled out of the Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 ahead of the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test-2 will be Starliner’s second uncrewed flight test and will dock to the International Space Station as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The mission, currently targeted for launch at 6:54 p.m. ET on May 19, will serve as an end-to-end test of the system's capabilities.

NASA Astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore Official Biography

https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/barry-e-wilmore/biography

NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke Official Biography

https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/edward-m-fincke/biography

NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Official Biography

https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/sunita-l-williams/biography

https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/williams-s.pdf

For more updates about the flight test, visit https://blogs.nasa.gov/oft-2/

For more info on OFT-2 and Starliner, visit: boeing.com/starliner

Boeing's Starliner and SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft have been developed and tested to fly astronauts to and from the International Space Station from U.S. soil.

Learn more about NASA’s Commercial Crew Program at:

https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew

Credit: Boeing/John Grant

Image Date: May 18, 2022

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Sound Bites: Insights to Inspire | Diana Chan | NASA Glenn Research Center

Sound Bites: Insights to Inspire | Diana Chan | NASA Glenn Research Center

Architect, Diana Chan did not know her career path would lead her to NASA. When she is not modernizing workspaces and redesigning buildings, she is sharing her experience and culture to inspire others through STEM and educational outreach. Her advice: "Don’t be afraid to ask questions." Hear about Diana’s latest project and favorite cultural traditions.

We are celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage all month with our Sound Bites video series. Hear from members of our workforce and be inspired—their diverse experiences, insights, and talents are what make NASA missions possible.

Credit: NASA Glenn Research Center

Duration: 2 minutes, 41 seconds

Release Date: May 18, 2022

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Boeing Starliner Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch | NASA Kennedy

Boeing Starliner Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch | NASA Kennedy

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen as it is rolled out of the Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 ahead of the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test-2 will be Starliner’s second uncrewed flight test and will dock to the International Space Station as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The mission, currently targeted for launch at 6:54 p.m. ET on May 19, will serve as an end-to-end test of the system's capabilities.

For more updates about the flight test, visit https://blogs.nasa.gov/oft-2/

Boeing's Starliner and SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft have been developed and tested to fly astronauts to and from the International Space Station from U.S. soil.

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