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Posted on July 8, 2022 · The loud noise is part of a lengthy process to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024.

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Posted on July 1, 2019 · "Moonwalk" is a video and podcast series that captures multi-generational, one-of-a-kind conversations between groundbreaking voices in aerospace.

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Posted on June 27, 2019 · In episode four of the podcast "Moonwalk," the first African American to perform a spacewalk, discusses challenging stereotypes with a young woman who dreams of planning a mission to Mars. 

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Generations

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Posted on June 26, 2019 · In episode three of the podcast "Moonwalk," two generations of flight directors share memories of the Apollo Era and NASA’s impact on their family.

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The Women Of Mission Control

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Posted on June 25, 2019 · In episode two of the "Moonwalk" podcast, Poppy Northcutt – mission control’s first female engineer – recalls open sexism upon her arrival in the 1960s. Decades later, she returns to Johnson Space Center for another first.

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Posted on June 24, 2019 · In this first episode of the podcast "Moonwalk," two astronauts and military men from different eras meet for the first time.

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Posted on December 7, 2018 · Watch the video for a glimpse into one of their practice sessions.

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Posted on December 3, 2018 · Hands-on activities are becoming learning tools for language fundamentals and religious traditions.

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Posted on November 19, 2018 · Watch and then try these recipes yourself. The directions are below.

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Posted on November 12, 2018 · From Chicken Tikka Masala to Phở, Houston is a true melting pot of international flavors.

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Posted on October 12, 2018 · The community-based organization celebrates a milestone.

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Posted on September 28, 2018 · The Colour of Music festival highlights classical musicians of African ancestry, such as opera singer Laquita Mitchell and violinist Anyango Yarbo-Davenport.

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Posted on June 25, 2018 · Martin's piece "The Dinner Table" is her latest attempt to showcase a range of black identities to spark conversation.

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Posted on May 11, 2018 · The site-specific projects were intended to foster public engagement and conversation about evolving plans to expand Buffalo Bayou Park.

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