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From Space Station to Orion

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station depend on life support systems to provide a safe, livable environment.  These systems are what make long-duration spaceflight not only possible but also comfortable.  In the latest episode of "Small Steps, Giant Leaps," hear how lessons from the space station are preparing NASA for long-duration missions to the Moon and beyond. 

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NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers replaces components on an experimental carbon dioxide removal device aboard the International Space Station. Also called the Thermal Amine Scrubber, the advanced life support mechanism is testing a new method that removes carbon dioxide from the station’s atmosphere and recovers water for oxygen generation.

Artemis III Orion Crew and Service Models Joined

Engineers connect the Orion crew and service modules for the Artemis III mission inside the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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Freedom 250

NASA Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday

Our spirit of adventure and innovation will raise our nation to new heights.

From the earliest days of exploration, to the first steps on the Moon and the missions shaping our future, NASA represents the spirit of discovery that defines our nation. As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial, Freedom 250 highlights how innovation, courage, and scientific leadership have carried America forward — and how NASA continues to expand the frontier for the next generation.

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From left: NASA astronauts Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch with CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen during the “Salute to America” event on July 4, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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