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Mars Perseverance Landing with Frisco Public Library

https://friscolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6000dd0e0c78da240031892a?fbclid=IwAR0DDv4hAQ52xx0srMoPddxJeWiZbgFs7lNLXbrBIJ1DlVU2VFR2-QXImSY Here is the presentation that was given at the event. I will also answer any questions here that we were not able to get to during the event, and also give more information on some of the questions that were answered.

NASA Moon Craters Activity

I am beginning a series of highlighting the great NASA Educational STEM activities that are available on the internet. This is a follow on activity to the International Observe the Moon Night on Sept 26th of 2020. Here is a link to the NASA Education Resource where you can find out even more: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/activity/make-a-crater HereContinue reading “NASA Moon Craters Activity”

Plano Public Library Questions Answered

This post is to give answers to all the questions posted in the chat window at the July 25th 11AM Question and Answer session with the Plano Public Library: Question: How many years has Les Murry been working for NASA?Answer: While I would LOVE to work for NASA, I do not work for NASA andContinue reading “Plano Public Library Questions Answered”

Plano Public Library NASA Q&A Session

My name is Les Murray, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, and on Jul 25th at 11:00 AM, I will be giving an online presentation that will be answering questions you send in about NASA, Space and the Sky.  <meeting link is forthcoming> The NASA Solar System Ambassador program recruits and trains motivated volunteers to spreadContinue reading “Plano Public Library NASA Q&A Session”

Crew Dragon Launches Wednesday

The SpaceX Crew Dragon will be launching from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday 5/27. This will be the first time in a decade that Astronauts have launched on American Rockets from US soil! You can find out more information on this launch here. NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will fly on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, lifting offContinue reading “Crew Dragon Launches Wednesday”