The launch of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule to the International Space Station on May 30th marked
the first time that NASA astronauts took off from U.S. soil since 2011. The event also represented
the first time a commercially designed and built spacecraft carried astronauts, an achievement that
SpaceX and Boeing have vied for for years under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
Cameras outside the International Space Station captured views of Tropical Storm Laura from approximately
250 miles above. The space station passed directly over the tropical system on Sunday, August 23, prior to
the storm making landfall on Cuba. The National Hurricane Center is projecting Laura to strengthen into a
hurricane once in the Gulf of Mexico, with landfall expected on the U.S. Gulf Coast later this week.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution,
guaranteeing women the right to vote. “Past, Present, and Future of Women in Space,” is an inspirational
program to reflect on the stories and contributions of women in space and STEM through the lens of the
past, present, and future.
In addition to special guests, you’ll hear from a panel of NASA’s own female “firsts” and pioneers, including
astronaut Stephanie Wilson; Clara Ma, NASA’s Curiosity rover naming contest winner; Charlie Blackwell-Thompson,
launch director at Kennedy Space Center; and moderator Dr. Christyl Johnson, Deputy Director for Technology and
Research Investments at Goddard Space Flight Center.
On September 26, 2020, Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide will come together to celebrate
International Observe the Moon Night. Everyone on Earth is invited to learn about lunar science and exploration,
take part in celestial observations, and honor cultural and personal connections to the Moon. International Observe
the Moon Night occurs annually in September or October, when the Moon is around first quarter ― a great phase
for evening observing.
Eyes to the skies, humans! On Saturday, Sept. 26, we are celebrating International #ObserveTheMoon Night
with Earth’s very best friend: the Moon Join us live for tips on photographing the Moon, a look at
our missions exploring the Moon, and #AskNASA Q&A's with lunar scientists.
More: https://moon.nasa.gov/observe