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Over Time Dec 25, 2019

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The computer programmers were tasked with analyzing the first photon cloud from ICESat-2.

Christmas Eve Dec 24, 2019

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Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the Moon, entered lunar orbit on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1968.

Power On Dec 23, 2019

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When we send astronauts to the Moon or Mars for long stays, we’re going to need a new class of power.

Elf on Station Dec 20, 2019

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Celebrating the holidays in space has been a tradition for as long as astronauts have traveled to space.

Reducing Wildlife Hazards Dec 19, 2019

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The FAA and United States Department of Agriculture work hand-in-hand researching innovative techniques to reduce wildlife hazards.

Holiday Lights Dec 18, 2019

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If you want to see an out of this world holiday display, check out the light shows at some of the NASA Visitors Centers this season.

Smoke and Fire Dec 17, 2019

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At liftoff, NASA’s Space Launch System will be significantly louder than a jetliner.

Superstitions Dec 16, 2019

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More traditions than superstitions, NASA has a few rituals that help soothe nerves in tense situations.

Reach for the Stars Dec 13, 2019

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Developing the technology that will take humans to Mars will lead to advances in capabilities here on Earth.

Position in Space Dec 12, 2019

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NASA’s Deep Space Atomic Clock will help space navigators pinpoint a spacecraft’s location anywhere in space.