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Why We Explore

Why Do We Explore?

From the time of our birth, humans have felt a primordial urge to explore -- to blaze new trails, map new lands, and answer profound questions about ourselves and our universe.

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Speeches, Reports and Committees

Find reports, briefings and materials from Human Exploration and Operations committees, conferences and forums.

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Education and Outreach

NASA's Exploration Experience exhibit trailer

Informing and educating the public about NASA's plans for a new era in space exploration. Find educational materials, visit traveling exhibits, request a NASA speaker and more.

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About

Human Exploration and Operations (HEO) Mission Directorate

Leadership and management of NASA space operations related to human exploration in and beyond low Earth orbit.

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Launch Pad of the Future Takes Shape

The launch pad of the future is taking shape at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center where the agency’s Space Launch System will liftoff with the Orion ...

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The Future of Exploration Starts With 3-D Printing

The latest in cutting-edge manufacturing is already making a significant impact in the future of space exploration.

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Chris talks to Professor Jordi Puig-Suari about the CubeSat program at Cal Poly.

NASA EDGE: CubeSat Launch Initiative

Find out how NASA is helping students fly their own satellites. Plus, the Co-Host pitches his very own CubeSat concept.

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NASA Launches Exploration Design Challenge

NASA's Exploration Design Challenge gives students from kindergarten through 12th grade the opportunity to play a unique role in the future of human ...

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NASA EDGE investigates NASA's Technology Demonstration Missions.

NASA EDGE: Technology Demonstration Missions - Part 1

NASA EDGE takes the role of investigator to an entirely new level as they examine three of NASA's Technology Demonstration Missions.

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News Releases

NASA Media Accreditation Open for Test Flight of Orbital's Antares Rocket

03.15.13 - Media accreditation is open for a test flight of Orbital Sciences Corporation's Antares rocket from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport's Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Launch is targeted to occur between April 16-18 at approximately 3 p.m. EDT, the day of launch.
NASA Launches Exploration Design Challenge

03.11.13 - NASA unveiled an Exploration Design Challenge on Monday to give students from kindergarten through 12th grade the opportunity to play a unique role in the future of human spaceflight. The innovative educational opportunity was announced in a special event at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.