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NASA's 2025 Astronaut Class Announcement: A Leap Towards Lunar Legacy!

Get ready as NASA is set to reveal its newest crop of astronauts for 2025! On September 22, tune into the livestreamed event from the Johnson Space Center to see the fresh faces ready to hop onto space missions, including the groundbreaking Artemis II lunar flyby. Out of more than 8,000 hopefuls, these select candidates will take part in missions that are stepping stones for a sustained human presence on the Moon and beyond.

Aug 23

NASA's 2025 Astronaut Class Announcement: A Leap Towards Lunar Legacy!

NASA Gears Up for Second Year-Long Mars Simulation at Johnson Space Center

NASA is preparing for its second year-long simulated Mars mission, set to take place at the Johnson Space Center's Mars Dune Alpha. This innovative mission is part of the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) program. It will involve a four-person volunteer crew living inside a 3D-printed Mars habitat to tackle challenges like limited resources and communication delays, all while collecting vital data for future human exploration of Mars.

Aug 16

NASA Gears Up for Second Year-Long Mars Simulation at Johnson Space Center

KBR Secures $3.6 Billion NASA Contract to Boost Astronaut Health for Future Space Missions!

KBR has clinched a monumental NASA contract worth up to $3.6 billion to enhance astronaut health, safety, and performance for upcoming space missions like Artemis and ISS programs. With a base value of $2.459 billion, this contract kicks off in November 2025 and could run until 2035. With Leidos as a key subcontractor, the bulk of the work will be carried out at Houston's Johnson Space Center, reinforcing NASA's strategic long-term human spaceflight endeavors.

Aug 15

KBR Secures $3.6 Billion NASA Contract to Boost Astronaut Health for Future Space Missions!

NASA's Lunar Lust: The Infamous Heist that Shocked the World

In 2002, NASA intern Thad Roberts stole 17 pounds of priceless lunar rocks, valued at $21 million, from Houston's Johnson Space Center. With ambitions entwined with romance, Roberts attempted to impress his girlfriend by staging a covert operation to 'have sex on the moon.' The heist, thwarted by FBI agents disguised as Belgian buyers, underlined grave security flaws in NASA's protective measures. Delve into one of the space agency's most unforgettable capers and its lingering impact on security protocols today.

Aug 14

NASA's Lunar Lust: The Infamous Heist that Shocked the World

KBR Wins $3.6 Billion NASA Contract to Boost Astronaut Health and Performance

KBR has secured a massive NASA contract valued up to $3.6 billion, aiming to enhance astronaut health and performance for long-duration spaceflights. This deal signifies a continued collaboration, supporting NASA’s Human Research Program and missions like Artemis.

Aug 14

KBR Wins $3.6 Billion NASA Contract to Boost Astronaut Health and Performance

NASA Intern's Lunar Heist: How a $21 Million Moon Rock Caper Shocked the Space World

In 2002, NASA intern Thad Roberts pulled off one of the most audacious heists in space history, stealing $21 million worth of lunar samples from the Johnson Space Center. With dreams of symbolic "sex on the moon," Roberts and his accomplices infiltrated NASA's security to swipe 17 pounds of moon rocks. Their scheme unraveled in a sting operation, leading to arrests and a loss of scientific research spanning decades.

Aug 12

NASA Intern's Lunar Heist: How a $21 Million Moon Rock Caper Shocked the Space World

NASA Intern's Love Heist: The $21 Million Moon Rock Robbery!

In a tale that's stranger than fiction, NASA intern Thad Roberts turned his affection into audacity by stealing $21 million worth of moon rocks to impress his girlfriend. With accomplices and insider knowledge, Roberts made history for orchestrating one of NASA’s most brazen heists.

Aug 12

NASA Intern's Love Heist: The $21 Million Moon Rock Robbery!

NASA's Billion-Dollar Bet: Astronaut Health Takes Center Stage

NASA has awarded a monumental $3.6 billion contract to KBR Wyle Services, LLC to support astronaut health through the Human Health and Performance Contract 2. Set to start in November 2025, this contract aims to mitigate health risks for space missions including the ISS and Artemis. With Leidos as a subcontractor, NASA's overarching mission is to protect astronaut health and ensure mission success as humans venture to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Aug 12

NASA's Billion-Dollar Bet: Astronaut Health Takes Center Stage

NASA Johnson Space Center: The Unsung Hero Behind Space Exploration

Discover how NASA's Johnson Space Center plays a pivotal role in supporting human spaceflight and scientific research one step at a time. From astronaut training to deep space exploration prep, see how their intricate tasks lead the way to the stars.

Aug 11

NASA Johnson Space Center: The Unsung Hero Behind Space Exploration

Houston Bound: NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery Finds New Home!

Demonstrating a historical righting of past wrongs, U.S. Senator John Cornyn has successfully spearheaded the relocation of a retired NASA space shuttle, likely the Discovery, to a non-profit facility near the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Culminating from the provisions of the *One Big Beautiful Bill Act*, this move highlights Houston's pivotal role in space exploration and sparks a spirited debate with the Smithsonian Institution.

Aug 6

Houston Bound: NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery Finds New Home!