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Understanding Natural Disasters Dec 23, 2021

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A team of scientists created the Disasters Mapping Portal to allows users to understand what’s happening on the ground when disasters hit.

A Pen for Space Dec 22, 2021

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Paul C. Fisher had already revolutionized the pen industry before he launched his company into space with a new pen that would work without gravity.

Primordial Bodies Dec 21, 2021

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Over four billion years ago, the newly formed solar system consisted of trillions of rocky and icy bodies.

Ballistic Impact Dec 20, 2021

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The innovative Ballistic Impact Lab is helping engineers predict what materials will stand up to the micrometeorites that bombard the lunar surface.

Traditions in Space Dec 17, 2021

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Santa hats, a 2-foot artificial tree, and holiday treats that include butter cookies complete with colored icing packs can be found throughout the space station.

Measuring Holiday Spirit Dec 16, 2021

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It’s official. NASA has found a way to measure holiday spirit from space.

Martian Rover Dec 15, 2021

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Much like an RV, this new pressurized rover will contain everything astronauts need to live and work on the surface.

Stacked and Ready to Go Dec 14, 2021

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The now stacked rocket and crew capsule are preparing to roll out to Launchpad 39B in late December.

Mission Control to Orion Dec 13, 2021

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Orion will need to communicate with Earth while traveling through space.

Effects of Fatigue Dec 10, 2021

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Understanding the relationship between fatigue and autonomous systems will help engineers design solutions to help sleepy drivers stay alert.

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