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Sols 4241–4242: We Can’t Go Around It…We’ve Got To Go Through It!
This image was taken by the Front Hazard Avoidance Camera (Front Hazcam) aboard NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 4237 – Martian day 4,237 of the Mars Science Laboratory mission – on July 7, 2024 at 14:46:38 UTC. Earth planning date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Curiosity is currently trekking across Gediz Vallis channel because, as my nephew’s favorite book says, if we can’t go around it… we’ve got to go through it! Recently we’ve been parked for a while on the channel to drill “Mammoth Lakes,” (https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/sols-4222-4224-a-particularly-prickly-power-puzzle/) and are now on the move once again exploring the rubbly rocks. Today the science team planned two sols of activity for Curiosity as we venture on through and across Gediz Vallis channel.
On the first sol we undertake nearly two hours of planned science. This includes Navcam deck monitoring and a Mastcam tau, to measure dust in the atmosphere as part of our atmospheric and environmental activities, alongside some geology-focused observations. MAHLI is taking a close up image of “Donohue Pass” that we targeted with ChemCam LIBS and Mastcam imagery in the previous plan (https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/sols-4239-4240-vuggin-out/). ChemCam will take a LIBS on a rock named “Negit Island” that caught the team’s eye with a lighter base and a darker upper section. ChemCam will also take two RMIs of Gediz Vallis, one to document the wall of Gediz Vallis channel that we can see up ahead of us, and one looking at the rocks that sit within the channel. Mastcam is also taking a look at the wall of Gediz Vallis, as well as continuing a mega-mosaic started in the last plan that took 54 images of “Stubblefield Canyon.” Today we planned another 48 images to document the rest of this area named “Echo Ridge.”
ChemCam will take a passive observation of an interesting rubbly target in this region called “Wishbone Lake,” prior to a five-meter drive (about 16 feet) over to this feature. Once we have arrived, Curiosity will take some post-drive Navcam imaging and a MARDI image of our left-front wheel. After a well-deserved sleep, on the second sol of this plan Curiosity will automatically choose a LIBS target in our new workspace, before taking a dust-devil and suprahorizon movie to round off this plan.
Written by Emma Harris, Graduate Student at Natural History Museum, London
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Visitors to ESA’s cutting-edge visitor centre are being captivated by virtual reality trips to the International Space Station, interactions with a globe showing Earth from space, and displays of astronaut suits, launchers and ESA memorabilia – before getting the chance to buy a souvenir from the ESA space shop.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: J23-006
Oct. 6, 2023
NASA will open its gates to the public Saturday, Oct. 14, celebrating the agency’s 65th anniversary, the International Space Station’s 25th anniversary, and upcoming Artemis missions to the Moon.
Media interested in participating in the event at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston must request credentials from the Johnson newsroom at 281-483-5111 or jsccommu@mail.nasa.gov, no later than 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. Media must check in upon arrival at the Johnson newsroom in Building 2N, where additional background materials will be available, and interviews may be requested.
To help ensure an enjoyable visit for everyone when they drive through the center’s main gate from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CDT, NASA Johnson is asking visitors to abide by the following guidelines:
Small, clear bags are allowed No backpacks, drones, coolers, food, or beverages (including alcohol) are permitted No pets (unless certified service dog) No firearms, weapons, or ammunition (includes license to carry) Motorcycle helmets are required on NASA property Entry into, continued presence on, or exit from the facility is contingent upon your consent to inspection of person or property Download the NASA SAFE app for information on parking, entry process, policies, maps, frequently asked questions, and emergency response During the open house, visitors will get a free, behind-the-scenes look at some of the agency’s most historic accomplishments, and the exciting work happening right now as NASA returns humans to the Moon and ultimately prepares for exploration of Mars. The incoming gate will close at 2:30 p.m. and visitors will be allowed to remain on site until 3 p.m.
See a full list of what will be open and a map that includes parking, at:
https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/open-house/
Visitors will have access to a variety of exhibits and hardware, ranging from Moon rocks collected during the Apollo missions, to full-size mockups of the International Space Station, NASA’s Orion spacecraft, and Gateway lunar space station. Guests also will have opportunities to meet astronauts and learn more about how human spaceflight missions are managed from Mission Control, Houston.
Guests may also take advantage of an exciting opportunity to view an annular eclipse — also known as a “ring of fire” eclipse — of the Sun.
In addition to facilities and exhibits, the center’s Teague Auditorium will feature programs and speakers from 9:30 a.m. through 3 p.m.
NASA opened for business Oct. 1, 1958, following the signing of the agency’s founding legislation on July 29, 1958. After four decades that saw dozens of short-duration missions to the Moon and low Earth orbit, NASA and its international partners launched the first element of the International Space Station on Nov. 20, 1998, setting the stage for continuous human presence in space, which began in 2000.
Visitors are welcomed year-round through Johnson’s official visitor center, Space Center Houston, which provides tram tours and visits inside several key facilities. However, this open house will allow visitors to have access to several locations not accessible during visitor center tours.
Connect with Johnson Space Center on social media at:
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El astronauta Frank Rubio, de la Expedición 69 de la NASA, es visto fuera de la nave espacial Soyuz MS-23 tras aterrizar junto a los cosmonautas de Roscosmos Sergey Prokopyev y Dmitri Petelin en una zona remota cerca de la ciudad de Zhezkazgan, Kazajstán, el miércoles 27 de septiembre de 2023. El trío regresó a la Tierra tras pasar 371 días en el espacio como miembros de las Expediciones 68-69 a bordo de la Estación Espacial Internacional. Para Rubio, su misión es el vuelo espacial más largo realizado por un astronauta estadounidense en la historia.NASA/Bill Ingalls El astronauta de la NASA Frank Rubio, de regreso a la Tierra tras batir el récord del vuelo espacial individual más largo de la historia realizado por un estadounidense, participará en una rueda de prensa el viernes 13 de octubre a las 2 p.m. EDT (hora de verano del Este), en el Centro Espacial Johnson de la agencia en Houston.
La conferencia de prensa (en inglés) se retransmitirá en directo por NASA Television, la aplicación de la NASA y el sitio web de la agencia. Síguelo en línea en:
https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv
La misión extendida de Rubio a bordo de la Estación Espacial Internacional sumó un total de 371 días en el espacio. Las misiones prolongadas brindan a la comunidad científica la oportunidad de observar mejor los efectos de los vuelos espaciales de larga duración en los astronautas, ahora que la agencia vuelve a la Luna mediante las misiones Artemis y se prepara para la exploración de Marte con seres humanos.
Los medios de comunicación interesados en participar en persona en esta rueda de prensa deben ponerse en contacto con la sala de prensa de la NASA en Johnson antes de las 5 p.m. EDT del jueves 12 de octubre, llamando al 281-483-5111 o enviando un correo electrónico a: jsccommu@mail.nasa.gov. Los medios de comunicación que deseen participar virtualmente deberán ponerse en contacto con la sala de prensa a más tardar dos horas antes del comienzo del acto. La política de acreditación para medios de comunicación de la NASA está disponible en línea. También se pueden enviar preguntas a través de las redes sociales utilizando #AskNASA.
Rubio despegó el 21 de septiembre de 2022 junto con los cosmonautas de Roscosmos Sergey Prokopyev y Dmitri Petelin. El trío regresó a la Tierra el 27 de septiembre. La misión de 371 días de Rubio es el vuelo espacial más largo realizado por un astronauta estadounidense, récord que hasta ahora ostentaba el astronauta de la NASA Mark Vande Hei, con 355 días.
Rubio completó aproximadamente 5.936 órbitas de la Tierra y un viaje de más de 157 millones de millas durante este vuelo espacial (el primero para él), aproximadamente el equivalente a 328 viajes de ida y vuelta a la Luna. Fue testigo de la llegada de 15 naves espaciales y de la partida de tras 14 astronaves en misiones de carga tripuladas y no tripuladas.
Durante su misión récord, Rubio dedicó muchas horas a actividades científicas a bordo de la estación espacial, realizando tareas variadas que iban desde investigaciones sobre la salud humana a investigaciones con plantas. Un estudio evaluó el manejo de múltiples robots autónomos desde el espacio y los retos que podría plantear el hacer funcionar remotamente a robots en órbita desde tierra. También cultivó tomates espaciales para poner a prueba técnicas de crecimiento hidropónico (a base de agua) y aeropónico (a base de aire) en lugar de tierra u otros medios de crecimiento tradicionales, con el fin de ayudar a identificar formas de producir cultivos a mayor escala para futuras misiones espaciales.
Aprende más sobre las actividades de la estación espacial siguiendo las cuentas en inglés de X @space_station y @ISS_Research, o la cuenta en español @NASA_ES, así como las cuentas en inglés de Facebook e Instagram de la estación, o las cuentas en español de Facebook e Instagram de la NASA.
Para más información (en inglés) sobre la Estación Espacial Internacional, su investigación y su tripulación, visita:
https://www.nasa.gov/station
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Expedition 69 NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is seen outside the Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft after he landed with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. The trio are returning to Earth after logging 371 days in space as members of Expeditions 68-69 aboard the International Space Station. For Rubio, his mission is the longest single spaceflight by a U.S. astronaut in history. NASA/Bill Ingalls NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, back on Earth after breaking the record for the longest single spaceflight in history by an American, will participate in a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT Friday, Oct. 13, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
The news conference will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. Watch online at:
https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv
Rubio’s extended mission aboard the International Space Station led to a total of 371 days in space. Extended missions provide researchers the opportunity to better observe the effects of long-duration spaceflight on astronauts as the agency returns to the Moon with the Artemis missions and prepares for human exploration of Mars.
Media interested in participating in person must contact the NASA Johnson newsroom no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, by calling 281-483-5111 or emailing: jsccommu@mail.nasa.gov. Media wishing to participate virtually must contact the newsroom no later than two hours before the start of the event. NASA’s media accreditation policy is available online. Questions may also be submitted on social media by using #AskNASA.
Rubio launched Sept. 21, 2022, alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin. The trio returned to Earth Sept. 27. The 371 day-mission is the longest single spaceflight by a U.S. astronaut, a record previously held by NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei with 355 days.
Rubio completed approximately 5,936 orbits of the Earth and a journey of more than 157 million miles during his first spaceflight, roughly the equivalent of 328 trips to the Moon and back. He witnessed the arrival of 15 visiting spacecraft and the departure of 14 visiting spacecraft, including both crewed and cargo missions.
During his record-breaking mission, Rubio spent many hours contributing to scientific activities aboard the orbiting laboratory, conducting everything from human health studies to plant research. One study evaluated the command of multiple autonomous robots from space and what challenges might exist for orbit-to-ground remote operation of robots. He also tended to space tomatoes to test hydroponic (water-based) and aeroponic (air-based) growth techniques rather than soil or other traditional growth media to help identify ways to produce crops on a larger scale for future space missions.
Get the latest NASA space station news, images and features on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
Keep up with the International Space Station, its research, and crew at:
https://www.nasa.gov/station
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Lora Bleacher / Julian Coltre
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100
lora.v.bleacher@nasa.gov / julian.n.coltre@nasa.gov
Courtney Beasley
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111
courtney.m.beasley@nasa.gov
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