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Tons of Simulant Nov 11, 2021

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One hundred twenty tons of this simulant can be found at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in a lab area where they test how robots will perform on the Moon.

Robotic Rendezvous Nov 10, 2021

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If you can service a satellite, it’s really a game changer, for both NASA and for the commercial industry.

New Images of Old Stars Nov 09, 2021

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The James Webb Space Telescope will help us study every phase in the history of our universe.

Interplanetary Internet Nov 08, 2021

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Radio over interplanetary distances isn’t just slow, it can only carry a limited amount of data, at about the speed of an old telephone modem Internet connection.

Close to the Sun Nov 05, 2021

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This new shield technology could allow scientists to study the Sun’s sizzling surface closer than ever before.

Environmental Life Support Nov 04, 2021

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NASA’s Environmental Control and Life Support System works hard to make sure the Orion crew breathes easy.

Creating Chevrons Nov 03, 2021

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While today’s larger more powerful jet engines are actually quieter than those built for earlier planes, jet engine noise cannot be completely eliminated.

Little Black Boxes Nov 02, 2021

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Four tiny cameras will provide critical information about the crater that forms as a lander makes its descent to the lunar surface.

Adaptable Technology Nov 01, 2021

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The ADEPT team observed firsthand just how well Spiderweave took the heat when exposed to temperatures above three thousand degrees Fahrenheit.

Clever Costumes Oct 29, 2021

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Once a year, the International Space Station turns into the spookiest house in space.