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I'm Kim, today is Thursday, March 16, 2023.

And we begin with NASA astronauts stepping up their style.

The Space Agency announced moonwalkers will wear new space suits provided by Axiom Space

on their upcoming Artemis 3 mission, which plans to land astronauts, including the first

woman on the moon to further explore the lunar surface.

The media and some students got a sneak peek at a prototype of the suits yesterday during

an event at Space Center Houston in Texas.

NASA says the suits incorporate the latest technology to enhance mobility and keep the

astronauts safe and cool while working in the harsh environment of space.

To take a look at the Artemis 3 space suit prototype, go to our resource page at kidnews.org.

The sample uses a dark gray cover material, but NASA says the final version will likely

be all white.

Florida's Python problem may be getting worse.

Despite a 20 year effort to slow their role in the Florida Everglades, the giant snakes

are now making their way north and threatening even more of the ecosystem.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, it's not known exactly how large the Python

population has grown, but it appears the snakes may be traveling in South Florida canals

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