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The Unfolding Story of a Kilonova Told in X-rays
A new artist conception illustrates the aftermath of a "kilonova," a powerful event that happens when two neutron stars merge. NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has been collecting data on the kilonova associated with GW170817 since shortly after it was first detected in gravitational waves. GW170817 was the first – and thus far the only – cosmic event where both gravitational waves and electromagnetic radiation, or light, were detected.
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First Platforms are Retracted Ahead of Artemis I First Rollout to Launch Pad
The Artemis I Moon rocket is getting closer to rolling out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the first time. The first two of 20 platforms surrounding the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft that allow work on the integrated system inside the building were retracted for roll out to Launch Complex 39B.
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NASA Announces Launch Options for 2022 Student Launch Competition
NASA’s 2022 Student Launch rocketry challenge will provide both in-person and virtual opportunities for the competition’s culminating event. The in-person option will include a two-day event, with hardware checks April 22, and launch day April 23, in Huntsville, Alabama.
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NASA’s 2022 Human Exploration Rover Challenge to Proceed Virtually
NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge will continue as a virtual event in 2022. This year’s challenge will culminate with the submission of rover demonstration videos and a virtual awards ceremony planned April 29.
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I am Artemis: Doug Stewart
After moving to Huntsville, Alabama, 22 years ago to attend Alabama A&M University, it wasn’t long after graduating that Doug Stewart felt a desire to support NASA’s inspirational mission. Today, Stewart is a management and program analyst within the Program Planning and Control office supporting NASA’s Human Landing Program, part of the team that will inspire the
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