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Celebrating World Space Week: A Look Back at October 8th in Space History As we celebrate World Space Week and this year’s theme, "Space and Sustainability," it’s important to reflect on the milestones that have shaped our journey into the cosmos. On October 8, 1958, NASA made a crucial move that changed the landscape of space exploration—it formally established Project Mercury, the United States' first human spaceflight program. Project Mercury aimed to send a human into orbit and bring them safely back to Earth, laying the groundwork for future missions that would eventually lead to the Apollo moon landings. This historic step wasn’t just about sending humans into space; it marked the beginning of humanity’s deeper relationship with the universe. It was a testament to the power of perseverance, collaboration, and innovation in science and technology.

🚀 "Sustainable moon missions are the foundation for humanity's journey to Mars." Joseph Pelfrey, Director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, shares NASA’s bold vision for the future of space exploration and how innovation at Marshall is leading the charge. Check out the full conversation below⬇️ https://buff.ly/3DfRN73

As we approach 2025, we’re counting down the 3 most high-profile audits that sparked interest and ignited curiosity in 2024. Coming in at #3 is our assessment of the Mars Sample Return Program. We recommended that, before advancing this project, NASA stabilize key elements involved in collecting samples from the Red Planet: https://lnkd.in/ePcfk24d

Sixty years ago, this 90 year old trained with NASA, ready to venture into the unknown. Life took him on a different path, but his dream of space travel never faded. Today, he defies expectations and proves that it's never too late to achieve your dreams. This story is a powerful reminder for all of us: ✨ Perseverance Pays Off: No matter how long it takes, keep chasing your dreams. ✨ Age is Just a Number: Your potential is limitless, regardless of your age. ✨ Innovative Future: With companies like Blue Origin, the final frontier is becoming more accessible than ever. https://lnkd.in/dZ7x3x5H

Interesting how the space race is continuing to develop and advancing towards next stop Mars! China's space agency could be the first to bring samples from Mars to Earth, in a plan that would return Martian rocks and sediment in 2031. If China’s Tianwen-3 mission remains on track, it will beat NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) in bringing Mars rocks back to Earth by nearly a decade. NASA announced in April that the planned Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission, a joint effort between NASA and ESA, would be delayed until the 2030s. Under the current plan, the MSR lander would launch in 2035, and the sample-return mission wouldn't occur until 2040.

In a new 'This Month in NASA History,' learn about GRAIL–a mission that measured the Doppler shifts of twin spacecraft to identify the Moon's gravitational anomalies and internal structure. Learn more about GRAIL and its findings: https://lnkd.in/epBYA-Cb

LEO commercialization of space is making progress.

Check out the cool feature "Ready for the runway: Dream Chaser spaceplane prepares for first trip to ISS". We excitedly look forward to your continued progress and trip to Florida for the next steps before launch. Tenacity, along with an attached 16-foot cargo module, Shooting Star, is capable of delivering up to 12,000 pounds to the International Space Station (ISS). Upon Tenacity's departure from ISS and deorbit burn, Shooting Star will detach from Tenacity and burn up on reentry, along with its contents, hence its given name. While Tenacity can reach up to 3,000 degrees on reentry within 30 minutes, the spaceplane will cool enough for retrieval of all cargo and hardware. With no need to accommodate a crew, most of the available space in Tenacity is freed up for the "professional tetris" stacked cargo. Very cool! #SpaceNews #AerospaceEngineering #InternationalSpaceStation #ISS #Cargo #Spacecraft

The significance of having relatable role models cannot be overstated. It is crucial to see individuals who share your experiences and to receive support from those who may be different. NASA emphasizes the importance of finding relatable role models. Check out their post here: [NASA Post](https://lnkd.in/d45ZcvzG) #RepresentationMatters #itistimetoinnovate

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