A hundred trucks carried in 1,600 tons of concrete. And that was just enough for the foundation of one of the new facilities NASA is building to test Orion.
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World's Largest Vacuum Chamber Gets Extreme Makeover
Mind-Reading Research
Can we reduce airplane accidents by monitoring pilots' brains? Glenn researchers are running tests to find out.
This Month in Exploration - February
Twenty-five years ago American astronauts performed the first untethered excursions. Read more historical facts in This Month in Exploration.
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NASA at the Movies
NASA science and technology have inspired movie makers for decades. Find out the difference between science fiction and science fact at this free event on Saturday, February 21.
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47 Years Ago
John Glenn was the first American to orbit Earth. Read about his 1962 mission aboard the Mercury Friendship 7.
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Volunteer at Glenn
Be a part of the space program. Volunteer at Glenn's Visitor Center.