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Taking to the Skies Oct 24, 2023

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With the establishment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in 1958, the United States expanded their flights into space.

Tiny Swimmers Oct 23, 2023

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Ocean worlds have long piqued the interest of scientists because where there is water, there is the potential for life.

Equilibrium Oct 20, 2023

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The James Webb Space Telescope will orbit the Sun at Earth's Lagrange Point number two, allowing the telescope to stay in line with Earth as it moves around the Sun.

Planetary Collisions Oct 19, 2023

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Using Chandra data, astronomers may have witnessed a host star devouring an orbiting planet.

Space Geysers Oct 18, 2023

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Massive geysers on Enceladus spew water vapor and ice particles hundreds of miles into space.

Tactile Awareness Oct 17, 2023

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Piezoelectric actuators embedded in commercial foam arches increase tactile awareness and could help seniors improve their balance.

Hidden in Starlight Oct 16, 2023

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A starshade could enable space telescopes to capture images of planets that had been hidden in a distant star’s bright light.

Lucky Landing Oct 13, 2023

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Apollo 13 proved thirteen could be a lucky number after all.

Traditions Oct 12, 2023

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NASA has a few traditions that help relieve the tension in stressful situations.

Martian Drag Oct 11, 2023

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When Perseverance slowed its descent to Mars, the majority of the deceleration was caused by the Martian atmosphere creating drag on the rover’s heat shield.

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