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NASA's Johnson Space Center

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NASA's Johnson Space Center

@NASAJohnson

Lead center for the @Space_Station, Orion spacecraft, and Gateway. Home to Mission Control and the nation's astronaut corps. 🚀 nasa.gov/socialmedia

Houston, TX

Joined June 2009

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International Space Station
@Space_Station
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The Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) reached 100K hours of operation! Since 2002, this facility has hosted many experiments while keeping astronauts and the space station contamination-free. Check out photos of MSG’s science throughout the years: go.nasa.gov/4ojP93Q
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Meet the Artemis III crew just announced at Johnson Space Center. Commander Randy Bresnik, pilot Luca Parmitano, and mission specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas are stepping into a new chapter of human exploration as they prepare for @NASA’s next steps in the @NASAArtemis
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You know him now as a mission specialist on Artemis III, but recently, Andre Douglas was a backup crew member on Artemis II! 🚀 Learn more about @Astro_AndreD in this recent episode of Houston, We Have a Podcast: nasa.gov/podcasts/houst…
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What do soccer and space have in common? ⚽🚀 Find out at @NASA’s exhibit at FIFA Fan Festival™ Houston, June 11–July 19. Explore @Space_Station research, discover how space science shapes life on Earth, and hear from Artemis II crew members after their journey around the Moon.
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NASA
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Jun 10
Get ready for Earth joy! Earlier today, we announced the four astronauts who will go to space on Artemis III —and shared the latest updates on the future of @NASAArtemis. Learn more about how this mission will set us up to return humanity to the Moon: nasa.gov/mission/artemi…
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Jun 9
The Moon is the destination. Capability is how we get there. Meet the explorers helping make it possible.
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Jun 9
Introducing Artemis III. Four astronauts. Three launches. Two dockings. One splashdown. In 2027, the Artemis III mission will practice docking the Orion spacecraft with two lunar landers in low Earth orbit — the capability we need to return humanity to the Moon’s surface.
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International Space Station
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Expedition 74 crew members aboard the International Space Station including @NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway, Jessica Meir, and Chris Williams, as well as @esa astronaut Sophie Adenot send their congratulations and well wishes to the four Artemis III crew members. This mission will
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NASA's Johnson Space Center
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Jun 9
Here’s to the explorers who will help write the next chapter of lunar exploration. Congratulations, Artemis III crew! 🚀
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Jun 9
Replying to @NASA
Introducing your Artemis III crew: NASA astronauts @AstroKomrade, @Astro_AndreD, and Frank Rubio and @esa astronaut @astro_luca.
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Replying to @NASA
Now for our Artemis III commander: two-time astronaut, former @Space_Station commander, @USMC colonel, and test pilot @AstroKomrade.
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Jun 9
Replying to @NASA
Our Artemis III pilot is @astro_luca: Two-time flyer, @esa astronaut, and the first Italian @Space_Station commander.
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Jun 9
Replying to @NASA
.@USArmy Black Hawk helicopter pilot, family medicine physician, and record-setting astronaut Frank Rubio is joining Artemis III as a mission specialist.
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Jun 9
Replying to @NASA
.@USCG Reserve commander @Astro_AndreD is making his first spaceflight as Artemis III mission specialist.
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Jun 9
Replying to @NASA
“While Artemis II was all about Moon Joy, Artemis III will be all about Earth Joy.” @NASAScience_ lead Nicky Fox explains how Artemis III will advance our scientific objectives for future crewed lunar landings.
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