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NASA’s Johnson Space Center has served as a hub of human spaceflight activity for more than half a century.

Lead center for the International Space Station and the Orion spacecraft, and home to Mission Control and the nation's astronaut corps. 🚀💫

For NASA’s social media policies, visit: nasa.gov/nasa-policies-and-guidelines-for-digital-and-social-media/ The center plays a pivotal role in enhancing scientific and technological knowledge to benefit all of humankind. NASA's Johnson Space Center's official website: http://www.nasa.gov/johnson. Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nasajohnson/
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10/30/2026

🎃👻 No trick-or-treaters at the hatch, but Halloween spirit is alive and well aboard the International Space Station.

From homemade costumes to creative uses of supplies already in orbit, take a look back at Halloween celebrations in space.

Read more: https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/johnson/halloween-aboard-the-international-space-station/

10/30/2026

Before we land, we test. 🌕🚀

On this week’s , NASA engineers break down how Artemis III will test lunar lander test articles and docking operations to prepare for future crewed Moon landings. https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/houston-we-have-a-podcast/artemis-iii-paving-the-way-to-lunar-landings/

10/29/2026

More power loading. 🔋

Today, NASA astronaut Anil Menon and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk conducted a spacewalk to install the 7th of 8 new roll out solar arrays. The final new array is slated to be installed during the Nov. 5 spacewalk, increasing the station’s available power by up to 30%.

10/29/2026

Rise and shine — it’s spacewalk time! NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Josh Kutryk are suiting up for a spacewalk, and you can learn how to watch live here: https://www.nasa.gov/live/

Astronaut Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk are suiting up and preparing for a spacewalk expected to begin at 8 a.m. EDT today. The duo will spend about six hours and 45 minutes installing a new roll-out solar array. More... https://go.nasa.gov/4yLnFYc

10/28/2026

Trick-or-treating came early at Johnson Space Center. 🎃

From the deep darkness to unexpected surprises, human spaceflight has its fair share of tricks. But don’t worry, the treats are out of this world. Scroll through if you dare! 👻

10/27/2026

Home soon… 🌎

After a yearlong stay isolated inside a simulated Mars habitat, our CHAPEA crew is set to “return” to Earth Oct. 31. Tune in at 3:00pm ET to watch the crew exit the habitat and reunite with family, friends, and the NASA teams behind the mission! Learn how you can watch: go.nasa.gov/4kkbLkv

10/27/2026

Are you stepping into a spacesuit this week? We are — but not for Halloween!

Tune in on Thursday, Oct. 29, to watch NASA astronaut Anil Menon and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk go for a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.

During this spacewalk, which will start around 8:00 a.m. EDT (1200 UTC) and run for about six-and-a-half hours, the two astronauts will install and deploy a new solar array on the orbiting lab: https://youtube.com/live/hv867HnY4j4

10/27/2026

Mentorship helps future careers take flight. 🚀

Happy National Mentoring Day! At NASA Johnson, mentors help interns gain hands-on experience, contribute to NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration missions and programs, and build skills for careers in human spaceflight. go.nasa.gov/4yFTEJD

10/26/2026

No tricks, just a celestial treat. 🌕🎃

The Hunter’s Moon rises tonight, bringing a little extra glow to Halloween week! This full Moon gets its name from the time of year when hunters traditionally used the moonlight to track game and prepare for winter. Rising around sunset, the Moon will illuminate the night sky, weather permitting. Don’t forget to look up tonight!

10/23/2026

One year on Mars. One final check-in. 🔴

On this week’s , the CHAPEA 2 crew reflects on life inside NASA’s simulated Mars habitat, what they’ve learned and what they’re looking forward to as their 378-day mission approaches its end. go.nasa.gov/4id6f0v

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