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  NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, are all set to discuss their groundbreaking mission live from the International Space Station! Join them for an Earth-to-space call on Wednesday, July 10, at 11 a.m. EDT . Tune In Live! NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts (from top) Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams inside the vestibule between the forward port on the International Space Station’s Harmony module and the Starliner spacecraft (Credits: NASA). 📺 Stream the event on NASA+ , NASA Television , the NASA app , YouTube , and the agency’s website. Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from the astronauts making history in low Earth orbit! Media Participation Journalists interested in participating need to RSVP by 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 9 . Call NASA’s Johnson Space Center newsroom at 281-483-5111 or email at jsccommu@mail.nasa.gov . To ask questions during the conference, dial in at least 10 minutes before the start of the call. What’s Happening

  NASA's Gateway Unveiled: A Stunning Tour of Humanity's First Space Station to Orbit the Moon In collaboration with international partners, NASA is gearing up to launch the Gateway, a revolutionary lunar-orbiting space station, by 2028. This state-of-the-art hub will be a cornerstone for deep space exploration, featuring advanced modules dedicated to power, habitation, and scientific research. Designed to support the Artemis missions, Gateway will have sophisticated systems like the Power and Propulsion Element and HALO and contributions from international agencies such as the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Starting with the Artemis IV mission in 2028, Gateway will be home to international teams of astronauts conducting scientific experiments and preparing for missions to the lunar South Pole region. This historic endeavor marks the first time humans will reside in deep space. The Gateway space station hosts the Orion spacecraft

NASA-backed hypersonic jets are on the brink of revolutionizing space travel! Researchers at the University of Virginia are exploring cutting-edge innovations in engine control and sensing techniques to enhance scramjet performance. These advancements could lead to safer, more efficient space access vehicles that function like aircraft. This is an artist’s depiction of a Hyper-X research vehicle under scramjet power in free-flight following separation from its booster rocket. New research into hypersonic jets may transform space travel by making scramjet engines more reliable and efficient, leading to aircraft-like spacecraft. Credit: NASA A Leap Forward in Space Travel Imagine a future where space travel looks less like SpaceX's rocket-based Starship and more like NASA's "Hyper-X " — a hypersonic jet plane that flew faster than any other aircraft, reaching Mach 10. This breakthrough paves the way for single-stage-to-orbit aircraft that can take off and land like tr

  Transforming Spacecraft Assembly with AR Technology At NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, augmented reality (AR) technology is revolutionizing spacecraft engineering. This cutting-edge technology is being used to assemble the Roman Space Telescope, significantly enhancing precision and efficiency while saving time and costs. NASA technicians at the Goddard Space Flight Center are using advanced AR headsets and other technologies to enhance the assembly process of the Roman Space Telescope. This method allows precise alignment of parts, saving time and reducing costs. The integration of AR, QR codes, and robotics not only streamlines construction but also facilitates remote collaboration and improves accuracy in installations. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Key Highlights: Improved Accuracy and Efficiency : AR tools are helping technicians achieve higher accuracy and save time during fit checks, preventing the need to rebuild components. Innovative Techniques : Advanced m