NASA and its international and commercial partners are building the Gateway space station, a catalyst for deep space exploration & vital component of #Artemis. Check out the video below featuring Astronaut Randy Bresnik sharing more on how Gateway will advance human deep space exploration.
To orbit the Moon, we’re getting some help from the Sun!
Gateway’s solar electric propulsion system will use the Sun’s energy to ionize and accelerate Xenon, producing highly efficient thrust to keep the small space station orbiting the Moon. It’s part of Gateway’s Power & Propulsion Element provided by Maxar.
DYK? An advantage of Gateway's location around the Moon is the unique research opportunities it allows to measure solar wind and radiation from the Sun outside of the protection of Earth’s magnetosphere.
Gateway will carry instruments to advance scientific investigations of space weather.
Learn more: go.nasa.gov/3KXu236
Congratulations, Rod! Yesterday we recognized Rod Jones on his retirement from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Prior to his contribution to getting #Gateway up and running, Rod's incredible career touched all aspects of the International Space Station, recognized in this special call down from Astronaut Kjell Lindgren.
Thank you Rod from your Gateway & ISS teams!
The next generation robotic arm will serve as the perfect helping hand. 💪
Watch as this animation demonstrates the various tasks Canadarm3, contribution of the Canadian Space Agency, will perform while flying on Gateway.
#OTD Three years ago, NASA selected Maxar to develop the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE).
The PPE is a high power solar electric propulsion element three times more powerful than current capabilities, allowing Gateway to move more mass around the Moon.
Happy #EarthDay! Gateway is expected to inspire many technology applications on Earth from around the lunar surface by using new capabilities like solar electric propulsion, roll out solar arrays, autonomous vehicle system management and much more.
Gateway, the next generation multipurpose space station, comes to life.
Built for long-duration research & technology demonstration around the Moon, Gateway pushes boundaries in robotics & autonomous operations to help accomplish Artemis goals.
Overview: go.nasa.gov/3uLrbDg
Crew living and working on Gateway will be further from home than ever before. 🤯
#TBT Astronauts Megan McArthur and Thomas Pesquet previously shared insights from the International Space Station regarding the various safety components and life support systems critical to ensure crew safety onboard Gateway.
Busek BHT-6000 Hall effect thruster.
The Power & Propulsion Element provided by Maxar is the initial building block of the Gateway, providing orbit maintenance around the Moon. This element will use roll out solar arrays and will generate power for the other Gateway modules.
(Image Credit: Maxar Technologies)
Gateway Introduction Video
Welcome to the Gateway, a home away from home for #Artemis astronauts returning to the lunar surface 🌑
Check out the video below where NASA Astronaut Randy "Komrade" Bresnik shares more on how the Gateway, an outpost orbiting the Moon, will serve as a staging point for deep space exploration.