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Playing in the Sandbox Mar 30, 2022

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Technology drives exploration. As an insitu resource engineer, Diane Linne pushes technologies forward that will enable future NASA missions.

Surface Grooves Mar 29, 2022

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Today every state in the Nation has miles of grooved pavement to enhance the safety of our roadways.

Women in Aeronautics Mar 28, 2022

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The nation’s investments in technology enable NASA to make a difference in the world around us. But it takes a diverse and creative workforce to make those technologies a reality.

Removing Harmful Lead Mar 25, 2022

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The search is on for lead-free fuels that will have the least impact on the general aviation fleet and aircraft manufacturers, while providing equivalent performance levels.

Myco-Architecture Mar 24, 2022

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Fungi are familiar organisms – from mushrooms to mold. But the part of a fungus you may not know are the unseen underground mycelia.

Water on the Lunar Surface Mar 23, 2022

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Jackie Quinn, an environmental engineer at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, is working on one of the instruments that will help VIPER search for water on the Moon.

Meeting Expectations Mar 22, 2022

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Engineers designed this unique testing chamber that is made up of a long tube connected to the building that houses an experiment to test giant telescopes before they are sent to space.

Novel Robotics Mar 21, 2022

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Shapeshifter can travel long distances over hard to access terrains, all while carrying out a diverse set of tasks.

Beginning with the Wright Brothers Mar 18, 2022

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The FAA is working with partners, like NASA, to develop solutions to challenges in aircraft safety, airport technology and human factors.

Laser Phones Mar 17, 2022

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Laser technology would allow us to move large amounts of data and high-definition video in shorter amounts of time.