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A Steampunk Rover Apr 01, 2021

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Is it possible to put a steampunk, clockwork rover on the surface of Venus – a planet that’s so hot paper flash burns in an instant?

Sounds of Mars Mar 31, 2021

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NASA’s newest rover recorded audio of itself crunching over the surface of the Red Planet.

Test Like You Fly Mar 30, 2021

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The core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System, the largest rocket element NASA has ever built, recently fired its four engines on the stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

Simulations Come to Life Mar 29, 2021

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Getting the chance to see a lifelong project come to life is an unbelievable experience.

Recognizing Signs Mar 26, 2021

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Ground markings, lighting, and runway signage help pilots know where they are at all times.

Special Extras Mar 25, 2021

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Not just frivolous symbols, hidden gems on NASA space missions serve as reminders that exploration is a human endeavor.

Electric Propulsion Mar 24, 2021

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Advanced propulsion systems can run for years at a time, enabling new missions that will make the future of space exploration positively electrifying.

High Tech Rover Mar 23, 2021

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To reduce the number of items needed to land on the Moon or Mars, NASA has combined a home and vehicle into a single rover complete with breathable air.

Reclassified Mar 22, 2021

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When young American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh joined the world’s search for an elusive celestial object, his careful observations paid off.

Material on Mars Mar 19, 2021

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While the Perseverance Rover explores Jezero Crater, five small pieces of spacesuit materials will be studied by SHERLOC, an instrument aboard the rover.

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