HOUSTON, TEXAS (March 10, 2025) – Space Center Houston will host Academy Award Winner Tom Hanks, Lightroom, and the production team for a VIP premiere of The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks, a groundbreaking, immersive film experience at Space Center Houston.

Narrated and co-written by Hanks, The Moonwalkers isa multi-imaged presentation, with projection mapping on the walls and floor of the newly renovated 270-degree Space Center Theater. The film offers an intimate understanding of what it was like for the first men who walked on the moon and the community involved in preparing for the upcoming Artemis missions. Featuring interviews with Hanks and Artemis astronauts, the film explores their extraordinary experiences on a truly spectacular scale.

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• William T. Harris, President and CEO of Space Center Houston

• Lightroom and 59 Studio – Richard Slaney, CEO
  Lightroom began as a joint venture between 59 Studio and London Theatre Company. Alongside The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks, Lightroom’s repertoire of world-class artist-led programming includes David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), Vogue: Inventing the Runway and the upcoming Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs.
  
• Co-writer Christopher Riley
  Riley, the award-winning writer-director, is known for his work on several groundbreaking space documentaries for the BBC, Netflix, and PBS, as well as movies and films.  
  
• Anne Nikitin
  Nikitin composed the stunning original score for The Moonwalkers which was recorded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios. She is known for her works on the Apple TV+ hit series Hijack starring Idris Elba and American Animals with Evan Peters and Barry Keoghan.

About Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston’s shared purpose is to bring people and space closer together. Over 1.3 million visitors and more than 250,000 students and educators visit each year to connect with the significance of space exploration to pursue a path in STEM or follow along as incredible feats of human spaceflight continue to make new discoveries. Space Center Houston is owned by the Manned Space Flight Education 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and generates an annual $118M economic impact to the Greater Houston area. Space Center Houston is a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, and a Certified Autism Center. Learn more at spacecenter.org.

MEDIA CONTACTS:   

Rashena Franklin, Manager of Communications  
713.301.4577

Illiana Luna, Public Relations Specialist  
iluna@spacecenter.org 

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (FEBRUARY 14, 2025) – Experience a cinematic masterpiece with The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks, presented by Lightroom at Space Center Houston.  The Moonwalkers takes audiences behind the scenes of the Apollo missions in stunning detail, with narration by the iconic Tom Hanks. 

Space Center Houston is the first in the Americas to premiere The Moonwalkers. A VIP reception and screening was held on February 13 with Artemis II astronauts, NASA Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche, and Apollo 11 Flight Director Gene Kranz in attendance.

“I’m delighted to be bringing this project home to the place where the moonwalkers lived and worked throughout the Apollo program and where today’s Artemis crews are preparing to follow in their footsteps,” said Hanks.

Set in the newly upgraded Space Center Theater, the immersive experience transports viewers into space through seven projectors, offering an enhanced 270-degree visual display, along with closed captioning for accessibility by GLOBO, and multiple subwoofer speakers.

“We are thrilled to be the first venue in the Americas to showcase this extraordinary film,” said William T. Harris, president and CEO of Space Center Houston. “The Moonwalkers aligns perfectly with our mission of bringing people and space closer together.”

The Moonwalkers, co-directed by Nick Corrigan and Lysander Ashton of 59 Studio, brings humanity’s historic journey to the Moon to life with remastered visuals by Andy Saunders.

Co-written by Academy Award Winner Tom Hanks and double BAFTA-nominated writer and director Christopher Riley whose groundbreaking films and television programs have been shown on BBC, Netflix, and PBS, The Moonwalkers offers exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with Artemis II astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, as we embark on our return to the Moon. The film is accompanied by a stunning original score composed by Anne Nikitin whose previous works include the Apple TV+ hit series Hijack starring Idris Elba and American Animals with Evan Peters and Barry Keoghan.

The Moonwalkers is included in general admission to Space Center Houston. Showtimes are every hour, on the half hour.

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About Lightroom

Working together with the greatest artistic talents across art, music, film, fashion, science
and more, Lightroom has reimagined what an immersive experience can look like. Lightroom
began as a joint venture between 59 Studio and London Theatre Company. Lightroom’s
CEO is Richard Slaney, and its executive chair is Nick Starr, co-founder of London Theatre
Company. Lightroom is backed by a group of investors led by Sir Leonard Blavatnik who is
represented by Danny Cohen, President of Access Entertainment, and Mike Sherwood,
former co-CEO of Goldman Sachs International. Alongside The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks, Lightroom’s repertoire of world-class artist-led programming includes David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), Vogue: Inventing the Runway and the upcoming Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs.

About Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston’s shared purpose is to bring people and space closer together. Over 1.3 million visitors and more than 250,000 students and educators visit each year to connect with the significance of space exploration to pursue a path in STEM or follow along as incredible feats of human spaceflight continue to make new discoveries. Space Center Houston is owned by the Manned Space Flight Education 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and generates an annual $118M economic impact to the Greater Houston area. Space Center Houston is a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, and a Certified Autism Center. Learn more at spacecenter.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:   

Rashena Franklin, 713.301.4577

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1. Catch a Stellar Performance by Third Eye Blind and The Revivalists  

Get inspired by our Moon 2 Mars Spotify playlist featuring our TWO-HEADLINERS! 

On Saturday, March 15, get ready for an unforgettable night as Third Eye Blind takes the stage! With iconic hits like “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Jumper,” and “How’s It Going to Be,” this San Francisco-based band has earned a devoted fanbase and millions of albums sold. Their live performance promises to be electric, making it the perfect way to groove under the stars.  

Plus, our second headliner, The Revivalist takes the stage on Saturday, March 22. Known for their soulful alt-rock sound and electrifying live performances, this band has captivated audiences with anthemic hits like “Wish I Knew You,” which has amassed over 800 million streams, along with their latest album Pour It Out Into The Night. Get ready for an unforgettable night of powerful music that will leave you feeling energized and inspired! 

2. Explore Space Technology at the Innovation Tent 

The Moon 2 Mars Festival is your chance to dive deep into space innovation! Our Innovation Tent is the place to explore cutting-edge technologies with aerospace companies.  You’ll get a firsthand look at the incredible advancements being made as humanity prepares to return to the Moon and Mars. Don’t miss out on this interactive, awe-inspiring experience, available on March 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22.  

3. Meet an Astronaut and Get Inspired 

Ever dreamed of meeting an astronaut? The festival makes that dream a reality! On select days, including March 14, 15, 21, and 22, you can meet astronauts who will share their incredible experiences in space and achievements. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity only at Space Center Houston.  

4. Savor Delicious Food and Drinks 

What’s a festival without amazing food? During the Moon 2 Mars Festival, you can enjoy a variety of mouthwatering dishes and drinks from Wolfgang Puck. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite before heading to an activation or settling in for a night of music, fuel your excitement with traditional favorites like our smoked turkey legs, tender pulled pork and irresistible barbecue brisket sandwiches and loaded ‘Nova’ nachos available throughout the festival’s duration!  

5. Catch The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks The First American Premiere in Space City! 

Experience the Apollo missions like never before with, The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks. Relive the stories through Tom Hanks’ narration, depicting humanity’s never-ending curiosity and perseverance featuring interviews with the NASA Artemis II crew.  In the newly renovated Space Center Theatre, guests will embark on an immersive journey within a 270-degree theater space, where remastered visuals span across three walls and the floor. This unforgettable experience is included with general admission and runs every half hour. 

Rain or shine! Access to the festival is included in the cost of general admission for March 9-22, 2025. For the complete schedule and operating hours of the Moon 2 Mars Festival, visit https://spacecenter.org/moon2marsfestival/  

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Each year, Space Center Houston honors a distinguished educator with the Cherri Brinley Outstanding Educator Award, recognizing their contributions to space exploration education at the Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC).   

On Friday, February 7 the Cherri Brinley Outstanding Educator Award was presented to Javier Montiel, an aerospace educator andfounder of the International Aerospace Academy, a nonprofit empowering community through collaborative STEM programs and space education.  

Montiel has been recognized globally for his efforts; connecting students and teachers from Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Japan, Estonia, and Romania. His work has been featured in the 3M Latin America Blog as one of the Best Stories of 2019 and was featured in the award-winning film Apizaco at the Cinespace/Houston Cinema Arts Festival. 

Beyond his educational pursuits, Montiel holds the 2024 ISS National Lab STEM Award and was named one of the Top 100 Leaders in Education at the 2020 Global Forum for Education and Learning. Through his hands-on learning initiatives with ExoLab, VR/AR, Artificial Intelligence, and ISS Mimic lessons, Montiel inspires students’ passion for space exploration. 

The Cherri Brinley Award is a longstanding tradition awarded at SEEC, in honor of the Houston native science educator, Cherri Brinley.  Despite her courageous battle with terminal cancer, she inspired her peers and students to continue advancing in space exploration education with passion.   

Brinley taught at the St. Edwards Catholic School in Spring, TX, seeking to turn space program opportunities into a reality for her students and was deeply admired by many. The award was created to recognize Brinley’s dedication to educators who share the same commitment to reach for the Moon and beyond.  

“In a world where education shapes the future, this educator stands as a beacon of excellence,” said Daniel Newmyer, Space Center Houston’s Chief Learning Officer. “Javier’s unwavering commitment to fostering young minds and bridging classroom learning with real-world applications embodies the spirit of Cherri Brinley.”  

Over 550 educators participated in this year’s three-day conference held February 6-8, which provided K-12 teachers with hands-on learning experience focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The event showcased keynote speaker Matthew Greenhouse, a NASA scientist, and featured NASA astronaut Megan McArthur, Chief Science Officer at Space Center Houston, as the panel moderator for “Lessons from Astronaut Training School.” The panel also included retired NASA astronauts Steve Bowen and Tony Antonelli, both members of the class of 2000. Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise was also in attendance.

Educators from diverse backgrounds engaged in STEM activities, including computer coding, VR moonwalking, creating classroom-sized spacecraft or Mars/Moon habitats, and more. Participants can earn up to 24 hours of continuing education credits.  

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Sign up this spring break to secure your spot at Space Center Houston’s Explorer Camps before seats fill up. Give your young astronaut an unforgettable mission filled with exciting, hands-on STEM activities, open to children ages 4-11. Plus, enjoy the Moon 2 Mars Festival presented by Wellby for a celebration of innovation that’s out of this world!

Spring Break Five-Day Explorer Camps Include:  

Ages 4-5 

Lunar Explorers | March 10-14, 2025 
Young explorers will discover astronaut challenges, navigate the Moon with robotics, and explore its place in the Solar System. 

Our Place in Space | March 17-21, 2025 
Campers discover all the features that make Earth the most desirable place for us to call home. Learn all about the Earth cycles and Earth’s position in the solar system through art and STEM activities. 

Ages 6-7 

Journey to the Moon | March 10-14, 2025 
This lunar camp introduces young explorers to Moon missions through robotics, coding challenges, rocketry, and astronaut training. 

Journey to Space | March 17-21, 2025 
How do astronauts work in space? How do robots work? What do engineers do? All these questions and more are answered as campers explore space through art, science, robotics, and engineering activities. 

Ages 8-9 

Lunar Exploration | March 10-14, 2025 
Inspire your explorer with space achievements, engineering challenges, robotics, and mission training. 

Junior Robotics | March 17-21, 2025 
Campers dive into space robotics, tackling hands-on challenges using various robotic platforms. Through project-based learning, they develop STEM and coding skills to complete their exploration mission. 

Ages 10-11 

The Moon & Beyond | March 10-14, 2025 
Experience hands-on engineering, robotics, and habitat simulations to explore what it takes to return to the Moon. 

Engineering Space | March 17-21, 2025 
Join NASA engineers in exploring space! Campers use robotics and engineering to solve challenges and complete mission objectives. 

Looking for More Spring Break Fun? Try These DIY STEM Activities at Home! 

• Try the Egg Drop Challenge!  
  Get the whole family involved in the fun! Create a contraption to protect an egg from a drop using materials like tape, cardboard, cotton, straws, string, paper, and, of course, eggs. Each person or team can design their unique creation. Drop them from the same height and see if your eggs survive! For a younger audience, feel free to adjust the challenge to suit their skills. #FamilyFun #ScienceActivity #EggDropChallenge 
  Resources: https://www.weareteachers.com/egg-drop-ideas/ , https://www.msichicago.org/science-at-home/hands-on-science/egg-drop-challenge
  
  
• St. Patrick’s Day STEM “Leprechaun DIY Trap”  
  Try to catch a leprechaun with these fun and creative Leprechaun Trap Ideas, with a free printable planning page! While leprechauns are mythical creatures, they’re a playful way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2025. Get inventive with your DIY Leprechaun Trap Kits like a Mini Garden Leprechaun Trap or a LEGO Leprechaun Trap.  
  Resources: https://bitl.to/3wGP and https://bitl.to/3wGQ 
  
  
• Host a STEM Movie Marathon!   
  Mix it up with math and movies that delight the whole family! Invite your kids in the kitchen to create delicious meals or treats that boost their math and culinary skills; just like an astronaut, then enjoy a STEM-themed movie.  
  
  Big Hero 6 
  Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 
  Honey, I Shrunk the Kids 
  Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory 
  Robots by Disney 
  
  

Space Center Houston Summer Explorer Camps to be announced soon.

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HOUSTON, TX (March 5, 2024) – The Moon 2 Mars Festival at Space Center Houston returns for its third year this Spring Break with Wellby Financial returning as presenting sponsor. Moon 2 Mars will be held Wednesday, March 13 through Saturday, March 16, at Space Center Houston.

This year’s festival combines high-energy performances by popular rock band The All-American Rejects (“Dirty Little Secret,” Move Along,” Gives You Hell”) with innovative and fun activities from commercial space companies in the region. The Moon 2 Mars Festival will bring a celebratory atmosphere showcasing the wonders of space exploration, special offers for Wellby Financial members, and live musical performances. 

Guests attending the Moon 2 Mars Festival presented by Wellby Financial will enjoy dancing the day away on the kinetic energy dance floor, robotics, rocket building, and hands-on STEM activities, planetarium and gravity bounce experiences, and daily performances from well-known local DJs. Musical performances on the Main Stage: 

Tickets for Moon 2 Mars are on sale now at Moon2MarsFestival, and access to the festival is included in general admission to Space Center Houston.

Visit spacecenter.org for more information about festival activities and hours of operation. Join the conversation on social media at @spacecenterhou using #Moon2MarsFestival.

Media Contact

Rashena Franklin
(713) 301-4577 

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Space Center Houston’s Director of Collections and Curator, Paul Spana installs asteroid “Bennu” at the center’s OSIRIS-REx exhibition on Friday, March 1, 2024. NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft was a successful seven-year-long mission to the near-earth asteroid collecting particles of Bennu that will help tell scientists how the planets were formed and improve our understanding of asteroids that could impact Earth. (Photo Courtesy, Aaron Rodriguez).

HOUSTON, TX (March 1, 2024) – Space Center Houston, the official visitor center to NASA Johnson Space Center, is now home to an extraordinary piece of cosmic history – a pristine sample from asteroid Bennu brought back by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission. Space Center Houston is one of three esteemed institutions that have a share of this extraordinary asteroid sample, alongside the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the University of Arizona. Embodying the essence of Space City’s unique connection to space exploration, this monumental treasure from Bennu takes center stage in a captivating new exhibit in the Center’s main plaza.

As Houstonians welcome Bennu, they are invited to experience the cultural importance of Space Center Houston, where the origins of the universe meet the origins of space exploration. This display is a remarkable addition to Space Center Houston’s extensive array of more than 400 space-related artifacts and educational experiences. The story of the OSIRIS-REx mission’s astonishing journey to reach Bennu to bring back a small sample that may hold the mysteries of our origins is not to be missed. The display reveals a significant milestone in the exploration of our universe and provides an unprecedented opportunity for the public to connect with the story of our solar system.  Space Center Houston invites everyone, from space enthusiasts to curious minds of all ages, to visit and witness this extraordinary gift from the cosmos. The exhibit will be open to the public on March 1, 2024.  

“The mission’s primary objective was to gather valuable insights into the composition and history of the solar system,” said William T. Harris, president and CEO of Space Center Houston. “What makes this mission even more remarkable is the unprecedented amount of material that OSIRIS-REx has captured. The spacecraft exceeded all expectations, collecting an abundance of samples that will serve as a scientific treasure for researchers and astronomers. We are extremely grateful to be able to share this piece of cosmic history with the world.” 

The mission of OSIRIS-REx does not end here. The spacecraft embarked on a new mission to explore asteroid Apophis, further expanding our knowledge of the cosmos. 

For more information about Space Center Houston and OSIRIS-REx, please visit our website at www.spacecenter.org/osiris-rex. 

Media Contacts

Rashena Franklin
Communications and Marketing
RFranklin-EXT@spacecenter.org

Illiana Luna
Public Relations Specialist
iluna@spacecenter.org 

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Intuitive Machines is the first U.S. commercial company to successfully achieve an uncrewed lunar landing since Apollo’s 1972 mission.

On February 22 at 6:23 p.m. EST, Intuitive Machines’ first mission (IM-1) landed Odysseus “Odie” on the Moon as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative for Artemis – the return of humans to the Moon.

Founded in 2013, the Houston-based company focuses on leading space exploration as an infrastructure company that creates cutting-edge solutions to solve some of humanity’s most formidable challenges.

In 2019, NASA tasked Intuitive Machines with its first mission to land a suite of payloads on the Moon. Over the next four years, Intuitive Machines built a space program at its spaceport facility in Houston, TX developing its first NOVA-C class lunar lander (Odysseus), mission control center and Lunar Telemetry and Tracking Network (LTN) to collect spacecraft data.

With Artemis in mind, NASA has partnered with other private commercial companies to successfully soft land a lunar lander to help lay the foundation of Artemis, though they did not originate from the U.S.

In 2019, a spacecraft built by Israel-based company SpaceIL crashed onto the Moon’s surface. And again in 2023, Japan-based company Ispace lost control of its lander as it careened toward the Moon’s surface.

A most recent U.S. attempt on January 8 by Pittsburgh-based company Astrobotic Technology failed to make its way to the Moon when its Peregrine lunar lander suffered a severe issue with its propulsion systems and fuel leakage.

The NOVA-C class lander produced by Intuitive Machines is a carbon composite structure with a honeycomb aluminum core, face sheets and linerless composite propellant tanks, making it as light as possible for flight. Odysseus carried six NASA payloads setting the foundation for Artemis. As of this press in time, Intuitive Machines shares the following update about Odysseus.

Lunar Surface Day One Update, Intuitive Machines:

“Odysseus is alive and well. Flight controllers are communicating and commanding the vehicle to download science data. The lander has good telemetry and solar charging. We continue to learn more about the vehicle’s specific information (Lat/Lon), overall health, and attitude (orientation).”

The company will host a LIVE press conference at 5 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 23 detailing Odysseus’ historic soft Moon landing.

For related articles please visit, Spotlight | Jose Ortiz: “If you can dream it, you can achieve it” (spacecenter.org) and Houston’s Commercial Aerospace Company Sends NOVA-C Lunar Lander to the Moon – Space Center Houston

To watch Intuitive Machines LIVE landing on NASA TV, please visit IM-1 | Intuitive Machines.

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Houston’s commercial aerospace company Intuitive Machines launched Odysseus “Odie” a Class C robotic lunar lander on February 15 for its first private mission under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative.

NASA’s CLPS program is responsible for loading scientific instruments onto privately owned robotic moon landers like Odysseus. The primary goal of these landers is to collect crucial data that will aid in NASA’s Artemis program. The agency’s mission is to establish a habitable base near the lunar south pole that can be worked and lived in by a crew by the end of this decade.

Space Center Houston, the official visitors center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, recently exhibited a replica of Intuitive Machines NOVA-C class lunar lander in its Main Plaza. The purpose of this exhibit was to inform visitors about the company’s upcoming private mission (IM-1) to the lunar surface. This mission will be the first of its kind in over 50 years to originate from the United States.

“Odie,” nicknamed by Intuitive Machines is scheduled to land near the south pole of the Moon on February 22. If the mission is successful, Intuitive Machines will become the first-ever U.S. commercial company to achieve a soft Moon landing.

Odysseus lifted atop a Space X Falcon 9 rocket from the Florida Kennedy Space Center 39A launchpad at 1:05 a.m. EST. According to Space X, this was the 18th launch and landing for this particular booster which is one short of the company’s reuse record. The same Space X Falcon 9 rocket can be seen at Space Center Houston which was used to resupply the International Space Station (ISS) twice in 2017.

Intuitive Machines has partnered with Columbia, an American sportswear brand to safeguard its NOVA-C lunar lander from extreme heat conditions and assess the limits of the brand’s innovations. The lander is being protected by an Omni-Heat jacket to shield it from the harsh conditions of space.

Odysseus is en route toward the lunar orbit (a six-day journey) to its landing site on Malapert A – a small crater about 190 miles from the Moon’s south pole. The commercial company confirms Odysseus is healthy and is communicating with the company’s Lunar Data Network (LDN) control center in Houston, TX.  

Please visit our News Center for more updates on Odysseus’ mission.

For related articles please visit, Spotlight | Jose Ortiz: “If you can dream it, you can achieve it” (spacecenter.org)

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Freshman Baylee Barnwell from Clear Creek High School was the final design selection for the Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) Campaign 7 Patch Challenge, a competition for the design emblem worn by NASA support staff and crewmembers simulating living and working on Mars.

Each HERA campaign consists of four rotating volunteer crewmembers simulating long-duration spaceflight missions on a Mars habitat at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. The 45-day missions in the ground-based habitat study the confined living environments of crewmembers and identify risk categories on how individuals and teams perform, interact, and maintain health during extended periods of isolation in a small volume with little privacy and variable workloads.

Barnwell’s design patch encapsulated the campaign’s mission aims of crew autonomy, behavioral health, teamwork and multicultural factors. As the winner of the HERA Patch Challenge for Campaign 7, Barnwell enjoyed a private tour of the HERA facility with her family and where her patch is currently displayed.

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