This week at NASA:

Prelaunch activities are underway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center ahead of the #Starliner Crew Flight Test on May 6, studying the Sun’s effects on Earth during the recent eclipse, and we celebrate our home planet for #EarthDay .

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On April 28, a SpaceX Dragon will depart the International Space Station to splash down off the coast of Florida. It will carry ISS Research, including new hardware for producing optical fibers. Watch live at 12:45pm ET (1645 UTC) on NASA+: go.nasa.gov/3xXvel5

It's #NationalParkWeek , and as they say, 'Half the park is after dark.'

Dark sky conditions in many parks are ideal for stargazing. Follow National Park Service for ideas on where to go, and check our site to see 'What's Up' in the night sky any given month: go.nasa.gov/WhatsUp

Happy World Pilots' Day! As a former space shuttle pilot, instructor pilot, test pilot, and co-pilot, I’m incredibly grateful for the career that has opened the world and beyond for me.

To the would-be aviators across planet Earth, dream big, fly high, and reach for the stars!

In case you missed it, the first NASA Astronauts to fly Boeing Space's #Starliner arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center today. Hear from Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore as they prepare for the Crew Flight Test launch on May 6: youtube.com/watch?v=NDU3mh…

The seeds of change, soon to be planted by the NASA Artemis generation 🌳

Continuing an Apollo tradition, NASA STEM and USDA Forest Service will soon deliver 'Moon tree' saplings from seeds flown around the Moon on #Artemis I to the first batch of recipients. go.nasa.gov/3xTkQLa

Live from NASA's Kennedy Space Center: Join experts as they discuss plans and details ahead of Boeing Space’s #Starliner Crew Flight Test launch on May 6 to the International Space Station. youtube.com/live/ETb5J-iqO…

LIVE: Two Expedition 71 cosmonauts will be stepping out of the International Space Station to install equipment. You can catch some (or all) of the seven-hour spacewalk at nasa.gov/live

You could be discovering the wonders of space exploration and its benefits to life on Earth.

#Space4All opens doors to a brighter future for everyone. Get inspired and explore unique careers in our “Surprisingly STEM” series by NASA STEM: go.nasa.gov/449IW0d

Happy 34th launchiversary, Hubble! To date, the telescope has taken over 1.6 million observations of 53,000 astronomical objects, including this brand-new snapshot of the Little Dumbbell Nebula.

What did Hubble see on your birthday? go.nasa.gov/HubbleBirthday

Two cosmonauts will step outside the International Space Station on Thursday, April 25, for a spacewalk lasting up to seven hours. Live coverage begins at 10:55am ET (1455 UTC): go.nasa.gov/3U9QknR

The results are in: we're bringing home 13 #Webbys !

Thanks to all of you for your support and for helping us share space with the world—and congrats to our digital communicators across NASA on their Webby Awards and People's Voice Awards. Full list here: go.nasa.gov/44bo60q

Don’t be fancy, just get dancy

After throwing a little shade our way earlier this month, our Moon is back in the spotlight as it heads toward a full phase from April 23-25. It’s also known as the Pink Moon, Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon, or Fish Moon. go.nasa.gov/49Q4m3L

LIVE NOW: Tune in to the Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium Spring Meeting and hear from Jim Free and Space Tech's Spuds Vogel on the agency's strategy for prioritizing technology investments to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond: youtu.be/5tVCRjAxLlE

Congrats to the winners of our 30th NASA Rover Challenge! The annual engineering competition saw over 600 students from 24 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and 13 other nations design, build, and test human-powered rovers on a custom-built obstacle course. go.nasa.gov/49NUE1F