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NASA Missions & Programs

  1. What is the Artemis program and why does it matter?
  2. How does NASA choose which missions to fund?
  3. What are NASA's flagship science missions right now?
  4. How do NASA and commercial companies work together on space projects?
  5. What is the timeline for NASA's planned missions to Mars?
  6. How does NASA prioritize Earth science vs space exploration?
  7. What are NASA's small-satellite and cubesat programs used for?
  8. How does NASA plan and test new space technologies?
  9. What drives NASA's international partnerships on missions?
  10. How long does it take to build a typical NASA space mission?

Astronauts & Human Spaceflight

  1. How does NASA train astronauts for space missions?
  2. What steps prepare astronauts for long-duration missions?
  3. How does NASA select new astronaut candidates?
  4. What does daily life look like for astronauts on the ISS?
  5. How is medical care delivered to astronauts in space?
  6. What are the biggest risks astronauts face in space?
  7. How do astronauts sleep and eat in microgravity?
  8. What training helps astronauts perform spacewalks?
  9. What personal items can astronauts bring to space?
  10. How long do astronauts stay on the Moon during Artemis missions?

Moon & Mars Exploration

  1. What makes the Moon's south pole so interesting?
  2. How does NASA search for signs of past life on Mars?
  3. What technologies are needed for humans to live on Mars?
  4. How will NASA collect and return Martian samples to Earth?
  5. What drives the choice between orbiters, landers, and rovers?
  6. How are landing sites on Mars chosen for rovers?
  7. What role does water ice play on the Moon and Mars?
  8. How do scientists detect habitable environments beyond Earth?
  9. What scientific questions will lunar samples help answer?
  10. How will NASA test technologies for Mars on the Moon?

Launch & Space Technology

  1. How does NASA choose a rocket for a mission?
  2. What is the Space Launch System (SLS) used for?
  3. How do launch windows for Mars missions work?
  4. What is rocket reusability and how does it help NASA?
  5. How do payloads get integrated and tested before launch?
  6. What safety checks happen before a crewed launch?
  7. How does NASA protect spacecraft from space debris?
  8. What advances are making spacecraft propulsion better?
  9. How do launch sites and ranges support missions?
  10. What role do ground stations play in space missions?