Watch for a live news update on the upcoming launch of the Crew Dragon, with four astronauts aboard, from our Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission, currently scheduled for liftoff no earlier than April 20, will be the second crew rotation flight of a U.S. commercial spacecraft. Astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur of NASA, Akihiko Hoshide of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), and Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) will travel to the International Space Station for a mission of about six months. Speaking at today's briefing are: - Kathy Lueders, NASA associate administrator for human exploration and operations, NASA Headquarters - Steve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center - Joel Montalbano, manager, International Space Station, Johnson - Benji Reed, senior director, Human Spaceflight Programs, SpaceX - Hiroshi Sasaki, JAXA vice president and director general, Human Spaceflight Technology Directorate - David Parker, director, Human and Robotic Exploration, ESA ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I8lvxoljvw

As one of the core figures from NASA’s history, Mary W. Jackson’s legacy continues to represent a commitment to excellence, diversity, inclusion and teamwork. NASA hosts a question and answer conversation with Margot Lee Shetterly, Author of “Hidden Figures". Shetterly speaks with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, NASA Historian Bill Barry, and Associate Administrator of Communications Bettina Inclán. QUESTIONS [6:31] What drew you to the story of NASA's Hidden Figures, and how did you get started on your research for the book? [7:50] Where did the term Hidden Figures come from? [9:26] Why were they called Human Computers? Who were these women and how did this come to be? [13:17] Who was Mary W. Jackson? [17:03] How accurate was the portrayal of Mary Jackson in the Hidden Figures film? What is NASA’s role at making these historically supported movies? [22:06] When researching for your book did you come across any other African American hidden figures, women or men, worth noting? [26:25] Was there anything that you found in your research that you did not portray in the movie or the book? [30:05] Did Mary W. Jackson spend time training at NASA Headquarters? [32:00] What advice do you think Mary W. Jackson would give to current and future NASA Leaders if she were still living today? [35:22] What advice would you give today to a young black girl who is interested in working at NASA? What do you think about the Hidden Figures and their work? [41:16] What are we doing as an agency with society to make sure we know more about Hidden Figures? And also, recognize other Hidden Figures that were not included in the book? [48:00] What is NASA doing to ensure we live up to the standards set by Mary W. Jackson? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZKQoUGMNv4

The Artemis missions will build a community on the Moon, driving a new lunar economy and inspiring a new generation. Narrator Drew Barrymore and NASA team members explain why returning to the Moon is the natural next step in human exploration, and how the lessons learned from Artemis will pave the way to Mars and beyond. As NASA prepares to launch the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket on the uncrewed Artemis I mission around the Moon, we’ve already begun to take the next step. Video Credits: Writer: Paul Wizikowski Directors: Paul Wizikowski and Ryan Cristelli Editor: Phil Sexton Producers: Barbara Zelon and Aly Lee ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmC-FwibsZg

How will we uncover the history of the Moon? What tools and instruments will help us dig deeper? The latest episode of #AskNASA will answer these questions and more. NASA’s Chief Exploration Scientist Jacob Bleacher demonstrates exactly how craters help us understand the history of Moon rocks and the Moon’s surface. As part of the Artemis program, Jacob highlights the import role astronauts play in finding and analyzing samples. Jacob also explains how field work on Earth support both science and human exploration. Comment with your #AskNASA question and subscribe to learn more from our experts! This video is available for download from NASA's Image and Video Library: https://images.nasa.gov/details-NHQ_2020_0127_AskNASA%E2%94%83%20How%20Will%20Astronauts%20Dig%20on%20the%20Moon ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpXxdSr1FWs