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Airborne Exploration Reimagined Apr 27, 2022

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Sailing on Venus’ strong winds, a mysterious object soars silently over the scorched surface below. This is airborne exploration reimagined.

Thermal Protection Systems Apr 26, 2022

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NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility, located just outside New Orleans, is America’s Rocket Factory. It’s where teams work together to turn raw components into rockets.

A Pale Blue Dot Apr 25, 2022

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From a distance of approximately three point eight billion miles, Voyager 1 had a unique vantage point of home.

Our Unique World Apr 22, 2022

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Apollo astronauts captured from space humanity’s first photos of the fragile planet we call home.

Monitoring Impact Damage Apr 21, 2022

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Real-time monitoring of damage to the composites being used in today’s aircraft is difficult, so the FAA is developing new standards and techniques to assess damage that hasn’t even left a visible mark.

The Edge of Venus Apr 20, 2022

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An analysis of new images taken during the Parker Solar Probe’s latest flyby may provide another glimpse through the clouds to the Venusian surface.

Assessing Signs of Distress Apr 19, 2022

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Drones could be used at airports to improve fence inspections, assist with security and wildlife management, or aid firefighters.

Studying Thunderstorms Apr 18, 2022

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Hazardous thunderstorms are generated by rapidly rising air currents called updrafts and these patterns are being detected by software developed at NASA.

Sustainable Food Production Apr 15, 2022

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Innovative advanced food systems to benefit astronauts, like those being developed through the Deep Space Food Challenge, could also provide new solutions for food issues at home.

Assisting Crew Apr 14, 2022

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Robots will play a significant role in NASA’s mission to return to the Moon.