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Autonomous Landing Oct 28, 2020

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NASA’s OSIRIS REx mission is testing an autonomous navigation system that could keep spacecraft safe enough to fly another day.

Voting in Space Oct 27, 2020

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Americans exercise their right to vote from all over the world. And this year, one American will do so from space.

LilyPond Oct 26, 2020

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Eating fresh produce is an important part of a healthy diet. But if you’re in space, where’s the closest farmers’ market?

Matching Landmarks Oct 23, 2020

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This lander technology will allow Mars 2020 to land at Jezero crater, a place scientists believe is the best place to collect samples for a Mars sample return.

A Starry Mosaic Oct 22, 2020

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Missions like TESS contribute to the field of astrobiology, the research about what conditions on distant worlds might harbor life.

Discoveries on Mars Oct 21, 2020

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The data Curiosity continues to send home have scientists anxiously waiting to see what Perseverance might discover as well.

A New Look at Sunspots Oct 20, 2020

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In a new study, scientists are looking at sunspots. But instead of using high-resolution images, they are viewing the sunspots at low resolution as if they were trillions of miles away.

Moon Kit Oct 19, 2020

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What would you pack for a trip to the Moon?

A Reliable Network Oct 16, 2020

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A safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible air transportation system is vital to our nation.

Faster than Radio Frequency Oct 15, 2020

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Today, sending a map of Mars to Earth might take nine years with current radio systems, but as little as nine weeks with laser communications.