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The transcendent nature of space exploration is something truly, truly special.

 🌖 How will we deliver payloads to the Moon? Join our Lunar Economy Panel to discuss the Next Generation of Lunar Payload Services with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, BLUE ORIGIN, ispace, inc., European Space Agency - ESA, and Lunar Logistics Services! Discover more and register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2PG5C6W Covered topics:  🌙 Challenges in delivering payloads to the lunar surface   🌙 How the delivery service will look like in the future  🌙 Role of Space Agencies in the Lunar Economy    This panel will take place on Day 1 from 11:30 to 13:00 CET during our Annual Conference on Commercial Space Exploration this January!     🎙 Meet some of our distinguished panelists:  • Nantel Suzuki, Programme Executive for Human Landing System at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration • Julien Lamamy, Managing Director at ispace, inc. • Philippe Watillon, President at Lunar Logistics Services #ESAConference #SpaceExploration #InnovationInSpace #LunarEconomy #CommercialMissions #ESA 

🛰️🛰️ Twin Update! We've just successfully completed our functional tests and are now preparing for the next crucial steps in University of California, Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s ESCAPADE mission’s journey to explore Mars' magnetosphere. Here's what's coming up: 🔍 Leak checks 🧲 Magnetic testing by #UCBSSL 🦠 Planetary protection assay by #NASA Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes insights as we get closer to launch! Learn more about ESCAPADE: https://bit.ly/4fULfd9

One of our favorite charts! Based on a survey of a couple dozen NASA programs, you can clearly see the exponential increase in cost overrun when programs/projects are starved for front-end system engineering resources. This chart is a testament to the systems engineering discipline and a reminder that up-front project/program investments save tax payer money and deliver better results. NOTE: TDRSS (one of the notorious over-runners) was the U.S. Tracking and Data Relay Satellite used by NASA for space communications, including for the space shuttle program.

NASA Twin Study: Telomere Length Changes in Scott Kelly, the ISS Astronaut In my perspective, the most noteworthy revelation from the NASA twin study was the elongation of Scott Kelly's telomeres as an adaptive response to the challenging conditions of space, as outlined in this study: https://lnkd.in/ezQ2WM7K. Scott Kelly experienced alterations in his DNA, including telomere elongation, which were not observed in his twin brother, providing valuable insights into the impact of space travel on human health. The observed changes in telomere length during space travel are unsurprising and may signify an adaptive response to significant space stressors, including radiation. Concerning the NASA Twin Study, we previously reported that telomere elongation may be attributed to a well-established biological adaptive response to the space environment [1]. Interestingly, studies in high background radiation areas of Ramsar, Iran [2], and Kerala, India [3], found no alterations in telomere length. However, the NASA Twin Study [4] revealed a significant change, potentially associated with the presence of high linear energy transfer (LET) relativistic particles in space. While protons are recognized as low-LET particles, high-charge and energy (HZE) particles possess heightened energies and LET values [5]. Despite their low abundance, HZE particles traversing a cell nucleus induce nearly irreparable DNA damage due to a very high rate of energy deposition in living cells [6]. In an e-letter published in Science, Mortazavi et al. expressed concerns about the NASA Twins Study, which examined the biological effects of a year-long spaceflight on a male astronaut compared to his monozygotic twin [7]. The authors of the e-letter suggest that the study did not adequately address the potential impact of space radiation, especially HZE particles, on telomere length and telomerase activity. They also propose the possibility that telomere elongation during space flight could be an adaptive response to the space environment but might also increase the astronaut's long-term risk of cancer [8]. Additionally, they suggest that the study could provide insights into the differences between low-dose exposures to low- vs. high-LET radiation. Source: https://lnkd.in/eR_pVYMg References 1. doi: 10.1080/09553002.2020.1739770. [PubMed PMID: 32134704] 2. doi: 10.1080/09553002.2019.1605460. [PubMed PMID: 31038377] 3. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0008440. [PubMed PMID: 20037654; PubMed PMCID: PMC2793520] 4. doi: 10.1126/science.aau8650. [PubMed PMID: 30975860; PubMed PMCID: PMC7580864] 5. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02972. [PubMed PMID: 31867459; PubMed PMCID: PMC6906680] 6. doi: 10.1016/j.mrfmmm.2010.11.002. [PubMed PMID: 21126526; PubMed PMCID: PMC3318975] 7. Mortazavi SMJ, Bevelacqua JJ, Welsh. 2019. eLetter. Available from: https://lnkd.in/eS2Ep552. 8. doi: 10.31661/jbpe.v0i0.2005-1115. [PubMed PMID: 33564645; PubMed PMCID: PMC7859374]

Space amongst all the different fields of interest, Goddard Space Flight Center amongst all the different work places, and LISA of all the modern collaborative projects are special. Perhaps more so since they all utilize the whole length and breadth of modern academic and industrial expertise. This week we are relishing the nectar of ultraprecision metrology through the incredible presentations at the #LISASymposiumDublin. The energy and optimism of achieving the adoption milestones is omnipresent. These milestones might have been deemed difficult if not impossible merely a decade ago (pre-LIGO and Lisa Pathfinder era) and it took the best of collective global ingenuity by the #LISACommunity to see the light across the tunnel. It's a remarkable achievement to have LISA adopted as a project by European Space Agency - ESA, with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration hopefully en route with its efforts in the last few months at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, as the team prepares for the SRR and KDP reviews. Here is wishing the #LISA Mission the best ahead from the #HumansOfLISA and the Technology Project Managers, Inc team at the Symposium. #GoLISA

🌟𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗲🌟 👀The NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and European Space Agency - ESA Hubble Space Telescope has once again captivated us with its breathtaking observations, this time focusing on the majestic Sombrero Galaxy - Messier 104. Known for its striking resemblance to a traditional Mexican hat, this galaxy showcases a brilliant white core surrounded by intricate dust lanes that form its spiral structure. 🌌Located 30 million light-years from Earth, the Sombrero Galaxy is an incredible 50,000 light-years across and weighs in at an astounding 800 billion solar masses! It sits at the southern edge of the rich Virgo cluster, making it one of the most significant celestial objects in our local universe. 🔭With a magnitude of +8, M104 is a delightful sight for amateur astronomers and can be easily observed through small telescopes. As we gaze at this stunning galaxy, we are reminded of the beauty and vastness of the cosmos. 👏𝙆𝙪𝙙𝙤𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙪𝙗𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚! 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁: NASA/ESA and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) #Astronomy #NASA #ESA #Hubble #SombreroGalaxy #SpaceExploration #STEM #Cosmos #Universe #Space #Galaxy

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Why is it important to test #miniRAS in space? Together with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, we are conducting an experiment that will provide crucial insights into the potential of #RemoteSurgery. Learn more below. #MedTech #Innovation

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