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Be a NASA Virtual Guest for the Launch of Artemis II

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 Hey, Space Placers!                                                                          ARTEMIS II MISSION PATCH                                                                                                      NASA A week from now, April 1, is the opening of the month's launch window for Artemis II that lasts until the 6th, and then the 30th. From NASA: You’re invited to join NASA as a Virtual Guest for the historic launch of Artemis II. Artemis II is targeting ...
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY BY NASA - LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE 4:45 PM EDT

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 Hey Space Placers! The Moon is seen shining over the SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher on February 1, 2026. The rocket is currently at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as teams are preparing for a wet dress rehearsal to practice timelines and procedures for the launch of Artemis II. Credit: NASA/Sam Lott Read about the major announcements made today - and they are major.  From NASA: At 4:45 p.m., NASA will hold a live news conference from headquarters to provide an update on the agency’s progress toward implementing the National Space Policy and recapping major announcements discussed throughout the day.   NASA participants include:  Administrator Jared Isaacman Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya Dana Weigel, program manager, International Space Station Program Carlos Garcia-Galan, program executive, Moon Base  Steve Sinacore, pr...
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NASA’s Hubble Revisits Crab Nebula to Track 25 Years of Expansion

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 Hey, Space Placers! Full story here. Crab Nebula Greg Redfern Sky Guy in VA
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China's 1st moon astronauts could land in Rimae Bode, a 'geological museum' on the lunar near side

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 Hey, Space Placers! Learn about China's possible lunar landing site for their taikonauts.  China has said they want a crewed lunar landing by 2030. Sky Guy Greg in VA
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CHECK OUT THE TRAILERS FOR TWO SPACE SCI-FI FLICKS

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 HEY SPACE PLACERS! If you are like me, I LOVE SPACE THEMED SCI-FI FLICKS. I even give a presentation on them - "My Top 10 or So Favorite Space Flicks. I have classics from the 1950's to current day. Check your faves out on the little screen or at a theater. Don't forget the popcorn! Sky Guy Greg in VA
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SPRING AT LAST!

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 Hey Space Placers! The weather is still playing winter-like havoc mixed in with heat wave records. But, today is the first day of Spring and I for one am very happy to see it arrive. Learn more about the Vernal Equinox. Oh, and if your skies are clear tonight check out the Crescent Moon and Venus. Sky Guy in VA
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AURORA THE NEXT FEW NIGHTS?

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 Hey, Space Placers! Easter Island Moai statue Greg Redfern Before I get into the Aurora, I wanted to share with you this incredible statue on Eastern Island. I got to see a few more and they were spell binding. Read about them. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC)  https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/   issued this statement  https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g2-watch-19-21-march-due-cme-and-ch-hss-effects   this morning: G2 WATCH FOR 19-21 MARCH DUE TO CME AND CH HSS EFFECTS published: Thursday, March 19, 2026 13:53 UTC “A G2 Watch is in effect 19-21 March due to a mix of potential CME arrivals and CH HSS effects. While there is a high level of uncertainty related to the CME arrivals, there is more certainty regarding the likely CH HSS effects to begin by 21 March, with at least a G2 storm levels likely. There is at least a slight chance for G3 (Strong) storm conditions throughout this period. Continue to follow ...
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