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Drone Technology Jun 10, 2021

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Taking to the sky is what NASA does best and NASA’s technology portfolio includes design improvements for the next wave of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Astronaut Handovers Jun 09, 2021

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Now that the Commercial Crew Program has begun flying crews of four on U.S. commercial spacecraft, the full crew of the International Space Station has expanded to seven people.

Hurricane Season 2021 Jun 08, 2021

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NASA is preparing for an active 2021 hurricane season as NOAA predicts an above average number of named storms.

A New Space Toilet Jun 07, 2021

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A new toilet makes the essential task of going to the bathroom in space a bit more comfortable.

Posture while Driving Jun 04, 2021

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The Zero Gravity seat has a unique shape that provides support to the whole vertebral column, reducing loads on all parts of the body and decreasing fatigue.

The Final Piece Jun 03, 2021

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The final piece of NASA’s Space Launch System has arrived in Florida.

A Dangerous Place to Land Jun 02, 2021

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Jezero Crater is a 28-mile-wide rugged expanse filled with potential hazards... large rock fields, dunes, hills, and the walls of the crater itself.

Space Selfies Jun 01, 2021

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The NASA Selfies app lets you generate snapshots of yourself in front of some of NASA’s most captivating space images.

Mars in 3D May 31, 2021

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When NASA’s Mars Helicopter took to the skies on its third flight, Perseverance was there to capture the historic moment.