FIRST WOMAN

NASA‘’S PROMISE FOR HUMANITY ISSUE No. 2: EXPANDING OUR UNIVERSE

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WHERE WE LEFT CALLIE AT THE END OF ISSUE #1

Hello?! Mission Control! It's Callie!

Are you receiving?!

Well, Callie, Lunar Outpost? another milestone: Dan?! | the first astronaut to get stuck dangling in a lava tunnel...

Hello? Is anyone there?

"Were you scared?"

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I was. But one of the reasons we drill, drill, drill emergency situations is so if we’re ever in one, we automatically fall back on what we know.

Callie, can you hear me?

Copy that, Dan! Intercom’s been restored! That must mean the solar flare has

moved past us.

So maybe other equipment is coming back online too. If we could just get the winch going again...

I still can't connect to the rover. We'll have

to get it started manually.

Luckily, that’s when I came up with what can only be described as a

Really? Pretty sure

I was just napping. I solve many problems while napping.

"Uh huh. Well, it’s true, you were the key to getting us out of there. I just needed a way to wake you up..."

There's RT! lf I can get to him, then he can make it back up to the surface, plug in, and we’re back in business!

Sounds like a plan, except... how do we get to him??

lf I could just swing

a little closer...

Callie, you’re making me nervous right now.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

The cable's too short - It won't reach.

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Our oxygen levels are down by more than 50%. We'll run out before anybody else can make it out here.

But let me at least get over there, so I’m under you. Just in case.

& { I know what + you're thinking... Well, I don’t have a better idea. Do you?

Made it! Now for a quick

reboot and : a lot of luck... Z v 5 =f

You don't?

Callie, do you think you might have amnesia?

Okay, wiseguy. We don't have much time. I need you to restart the rover so I can power the winch remotely.

Rover started! And I’m happy to report SPACE that radiation levels are now WEATHER normal on the surface.

Great, pick up Dan first.

Then see if you can reestablish comms with Mission Control.

Okay Callie, connection restored. Om

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Mission Control, do you copy?

Copy that, Commander! What is your status?

Dan is already topside and I’m heading up... right now.

Mission Control, we are all on the surface now.

"And that’s how I single-handedly rescued Dan and Callie From the dark, dangerous lava tunnel. OF course, the nation was deeply grateful."

I'll give this one to our newest crew member, Meshaya Billy.

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about Earth’s energy budget using datasets gathered through open science.

This simulation shows how much energy from the Sun is absorbed by Earth and how much is reflected back into space.

We want this energy to be balanced - that creates moderate temperatures My teacher says that you’re from and a stable climate. the Choctaw community. What ; stories did you hear about the Moon growing up?

I heard many stories from my elders about the Moon! While you may have grown up hearing about “the man on the Moon,” I learned about the woman on the Moon, stirring a pot of traditional stew.

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"Um, no. I wanted to be a helicopter pilot. When I was little, we were visiting family in Louisiana during a really bad storm,"

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greatest of all time! Okay next question.

Is NASA doing any projects with astronauts from

4 other countries?

Oh, let's have Martin take this one! He’s an astrophysicist visiting From the Canadian Space Agency.

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construction on the next great observatory in space to enable more shared data and open science collaboration

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We're using multi-axle rovers, called M.A.R., to install the telescope dish made of Thin wire mesh. It’s far

too cold for us in the crater, but these little rovers will help us bring the Moon Radio Telescope online in the next few days.

TELESCOPES Looks like we have time

For one more question From Nicholas!

Commander Callie, what did it feel like to be the first woman on the Moon?

L | "First of all, I wanted to make sure I didn’t trip."

One small step For humanity... One massive Face plant for Callie Rodrigu-

DEFYING GRAVITY

"I also thought of all the training I went through...

And the help I got from all the engineers and scientists at NASA to be ready for that moment.

I realized those steps were not just a big deal for me, but for

the world."

This is one of the most historic moments not just for women...

"But mostly what I felt was gratitude for my parents and my mentors. I was lucky enough to have people who really cared in my life."

So if you have a dream, stick with it. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Questions will lead you to finding that person who can support you.

lf not a parent, maybe it’s a coach, teacher, or a neighbor. They're out there.

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What? RT, no one ) Anyway, looks like we

have a mission briefing coming up. Thanks everyone! Bye!

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That just might work! Mission Control, I think we can modify RT’s functions and fly him into the crater.

No, but good thing we have a pilot here...

That’s what we’re Thinking. Callie, we want you, Meshaya and Martin to head out to the telescope, with RT. Meshaya, you can remotely operate RT like a drone down into the crater to get a look at the construction.

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any repairs are needed...

Okay, let's get moving.

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Moonquakes... sudden drops in temperature...

AND marauding Moon creatures!

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But this gutsy crew is ready for ANYTHING...

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Just feeling the F weight of it all.

in rone into a crater at minus 400 degrees...fixing a telescope that could transform our understanding of the universe...

I don’t want to let anyone down.

The whole world wasn’t watching before. Now they are. Especially my community back home, they’re so

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carrying a lot of people’s <a on my shoulders, a

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Look, there are millions of people who think you’re a hero. But there are always going to be people who don’t. You can’t let that get in your head, any of it. You

have to know you’re good at what you do.

Because there may come a time, doing this, when it’s just you. When you have to make a decision, and there’s no one to guide you, you’re going to have to trust your choices.

You were trained for this, \ Meshaya. Remember that.

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Oh, just something my mom says when I’m worrying too much.

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I know, mija. But I'll be fine. And you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.

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And she was right. We have to keep going. Made me

think about some things though.

I really don’t like being this far away from her right now.

Commander Rodriguez. You're approaching the crater.

Roger that Lunar Outpost.

Life happens, right? Even when we’re up here.

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I’d love to, RT. But I need to get the rover situated so the solar array can boost our power reserves.

ean, if this Fix doesn’t work,

it's only humanity's ability to

better understand the universe that’s at stake. No biggie.

ROVER POWER SYSTEMS

Solar array is now engaged and drawing power. Good luck troubleshooting the telescope deployment.

Okay, RT. I'll pilot you down. You take care of the camera. What if I get

Ready? cold down

I promise, you won't feel a thing. Just don’t freeze up. Use that extra power to keep your hands warm, we may need them later...

Lights!

Camera!

Action!

Okay RT, slowing your descent so we can have a better look at the stalled rover.

Hello buddy! You are such a good little telescope builder! Yes you are!

Hold up...What’s that?

Halting descent — RT, rotate the camera 15 degrees and Zoom in on the wire mesh.

Looks like we located the problem! See that kink in the mesh?

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ROBOTIC EXPLORERS

That’s why the M.A.R. stopped cold, so it wouldn’t tear a big hole in the mesh.

RT, we'll have to straighten out the mesh manually. If all goes well, I’ll bet the M.A.R. will restart and we can wrap up.

I Feel like I can do this with my eyes closed.

Nice and steady...

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Don’t close your eyes! I need the camera!

It’s straightened out! Wakey Wakey! He doesn’t seem little dude back to work. to be restarting.

Now let’s see if we can get this

RT, we can bring the M.A.R. to the rim

Ready RT?

Winch attached! Sending you back down!

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- You gave me ¢ a leash!?!

If we can send the winch down to

I can send the winch down, but we'll need to radio Callie to -

and I can check it for any damage.

Consider the plan confirmed! RT, we need you back up top!

Bonjour monsieur...

Let’s get you squared away.

TN go with my gut on this. Aliens.

RT, if that’s what your gut is telling you, maybe you need a reboot...

looks like regolith did get inside and has jammed the gears.

All clean now. Let's get you back to your partner...

Ah, non! Now RT has me talking to the robots.

Commander Rodriguez, this is Lunar Outpost. We’ve got an urgent mission update.

We've detected several small meteorites entering the exosphere.

VISITA LUNAR OUTPOST

Copy that Lunar Outpost. Any read on trajectory?

They’re tracking towards your general position! Impact imminent!

RT, fill us in on the potential damage of a small meteorite strike, please.

Due to the lack of atmosphere on the Moon, a meteorite the size of a softball can impact the lunar surface traveling at speeds ranging From

22,000 to 156,000 miles per hour —

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Martin! Meshaya! What’s your status?!

But I don’t have a visual on Martin.

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if I’m getting data yi) from his suit’s ( Bio-Monitor. He’s alive! }

Martin?! I repeat, can you hear me? Over.

Callie, I’m here.

There’s limited visibility and the impact threw me a good distance.

Unsure. Standby for

Heart rate accelerated - Martin what’s going on?!

Unstable surface - I keep sliding!

Martin, Callie - I have a visual. Martin don’t move! is on a small ledge inside the crater, any movement could send him into the mesh!

It’s possible my leg is broken.

Positioning the rover now, just need to make sure we don't cause a landslide!

Callie - we may be able to use the rover's robotic arm to lift him out!

Martin, we'll need you to attach yourself to the harness.

Now you know how I Felt! It’s your turn to get the leash!

RT. Not helpful right now.

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must have sustained some damage. I’m also seeing receiver antennas 1 and 5 are offline. RT, send a damage assessment.

Hmmm...that’s Solar panels not so good... # ° are damaged i beyond repair. Antennas 1 and 5 are gone.

What are you seeing

up there?

Do we have enough power to get back to the Hab?

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Doubtful. If this gauge is accurate, the power is drawing down much faster than it should be. With the antennas we have left, Habitat Control should be able to hear us, but we can’t hear them...

I’ve shut down all non-essential power to preserve the batteries. For now, we wait...

Not great. What are we waiting for?

Standard protocol is to send out help. We can expect Dan to arrive

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Artemis 23 team! I’m not sure you RS . We'll guide you to can hear me, but I’m on my way! their location.

Copy that, Dan.

Lunar Outpost - headed out now.

IN THE ROVER

dropping...I’ve seen this before, I think Martin’s going into shock.

le can start fluids and monitor vitals, but we need to get him back to the Hab’s medical bay ASAP.

lf we turn off navigation, it should save us enough power to get Martin medical attention sooner.

Too risky. With no navigation system and with our tracks covered by debris, we'd be flying blind.

If we go off course...

I’ve taken that into account.

Martin’s vitals are dropping fast. With the limited equipment we have here, I can't tell what's going on.

If the battery’s drain becomes critical, we could freeze before help arrives -

We can make it.

I’ve done the calculations, there’s enough power left to rendezvous with Dan.

Commander, trust me. We have to go. Now.

If we can pick up our tracks beyond

Ve Orienteer using landmarks until we get there.

We HAVE to get him back and we don't have time to wait.

But if we wait...

_ RT, we'll need you up top for lighting. Not using the rover’s lights will save us more power.

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That's the outcropping on the map!

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I never thought I'd say I’m happy to see him, but -

Look!!! There’s Dan!!!

THE MOON

I'll swap out the power unit and we'll have Martin back to base ahead of schedule.

Unit replaced. Fire it up!

EXTRACTING OXYGEN

Confirmed, we're good to go! Let's get back home.

Habitat Ho!!! But watch out For that rock

straight ahead!

Re-routing!

Yeah, I-I know...Just wanted to make sure you knew I was still up

RT, we have our navigation system back you know...

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LUNAR SURFACE

I want to say thank you! (t was. But it was For persisting. You saved you who got me your crewmate today. to reconsider. I

would have waited ~ and who knows “y what might have \,

happened to Martin if we had?

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your instincts, Meshaya. And you got me f S to see a new path...That’s leadership. = We Which is exactly what NASA’s going to

need on the Mars team.

The Mars team? Oh, 1 : pie don’t know about that - We'll see. Maybe by the time those decisions get made, I’ll have some say in the matter...

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Mars Lander, you are go to enter descent. I repeat, you are go to enter descent. We'll be losing communications momentarily.

From one first woman to the next, proud of you, Shaya. The entire world is with you.

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Commander! We're getting updated readings from the surface. The weather’s changing rapidly. There’s a new dust storm at the landing site.

You may have to assume manual ; control as you approach the surface. = The decision will be yours.

Roger that, Mission Control. We’re getting those readings, too. Ready to override if needed.

NO SIGNAL

= Okay, people. Now, we wait.

Sigue adelante, Shaya. You’ve got this.

TRAILBLAZING MISSIONS

With the Artemis program, NASA will land the first woman and person of color on T = | the Moon, using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. With Artemis, we add to NASA‘s legacy of inspiring the world through discovery. We will use what we learn on and around the Moon to take the next

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