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A Water Journey Jul 26, 2024

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The Pegasus crew is once again preparing to ferry the massive core stage of NASA’s SLS rocket on a water journey that will begin the rocket’s trip to the Moon.

Lunar Agriculture Jul 25, 2024

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Plants will be an important resource for astronauts on the lunar surface.

The First Moonwalkers Jul 24, 2024

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It has been fifty-five years since those historic first steps on the Moon.

Astrophotographers Jul 23, 2024

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NASA is calling all amateur astronomers to upload their own telescopic images of Jupiter to help the team plan more of Juno’s mission.

The Meatball Jul 22, 2024

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The NASA logo just turned 65!

Simulated Missions Jul 19, 2024

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Four simulated missions to Mars are planned for 2024 in the HERA facility to help us better prepare for stressful situations both in space and on Earth.

A Legacy on Mars Jul 18, 2024

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Ingenuity’s legacy is more than fantasy. The remarkable helicopter proved that powered, controlled flight on another world is possible.

Dirt for Farming Jul 17, 2024

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Soil made on asteroids could then be used to create agricultural areas on orbiting habitats, making space farming possible.

Frozen Smoke Jul 16, 2024

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With help from NASA, the market potential for this revolutionary insulator was expanded beyond space.

Fresh Ideas Jul 15, 2024

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Student challenges bring fresh ideas about mechanical design to the table.