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Starshade May 11, 2022

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Thanks to orbiting observatories like the Keppler Space Telescope, scientists have discovered thousands of planets beyond our solar system.

A Face in a Fahz May 10, 2022

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A Brooklyn-based architect has created an illusion that you’ll want to keep an eye on.

Artemis Snoopy May 09, 2022

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Astronaut Snoopy has a new job. He will serve as the Zero G indicator for the Artemis I mission.

Astronaut and Mom May 06, 2022

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The NASA astronaut corps includes fearless women who find ways to build their families while working to advance science and society through groundbreaking research and exploration.

Women Engineers May 05, 2022

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Inspiring the next generation, women like NASA’s Debbie Martinez want to show young girls they can be a mother and an engineer, a pilot, or anything they would like to be!

May the Fourth May 04, 2022

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For all of you Star Wars fans out there - May the Fourth Be with You!

Origami Folds May 03, 2022

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A NASA team is studying an assortment of Origami designs – from the well-known Miura fold, invented by a Japanese astrophysicist, to a combination pattern that would allow a flower-like structure to expand into a large flat circular surface.

Petal Power May 02, 2022

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Rose petals, which are particularly good at absorbing, rather than reflecting light, are an inspiration for solar panels.

Powerful Surface Systems Apr 29, 2022

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NASA plans to return to the Moon using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before.

Off the Shelf Technologies Apr 28, 2022

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For small spacecraft technology demonstrations, failure is an option. It is where you learn from mistakes and make improvements in the next round.