Making a Splash with the Big Dogs!

Hi, everyone! While I was at NASA’s Langley Research Center I trained at the Gantry, where the Orion crew capsules are tested to ensure the safe return of astronauts after deep-space missions. This is where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin trained for their historic Moon landing!

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Traveling in the spirit of a Newfoundland dog that became one of the most famous members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Seaman Jr. will enjoy the sights of our home planet from the International Space Station, including amazing views of our national trails, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the National Trails Act and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration 60th anniversary.

The National Park Service and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail invite you to learn more about Seaman, Jr.’s space journey! Follow his blog (go.nps.gov/NewfieNews) for special updates to see all of the missions in space and flashbacks to his training adventures at NASA centers and on the national trails.