Why NASA Is Launching A Telescope Strapped To A Giant Balloon
NASA has plans to use a huge balloon the size of a football field when fully inflated to carry a telescope to an altitude of 130,000 feet over Antarctica.
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What's Actually Under The Moon's Surface, According To NASA
While it's disappointing the moon isn't made of cheese, what's really below its surface may indeed be much more valuable.
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James Webb Telescope Test Image Gives A Breathtaking Taste Of What's To Come
The James Webb Space Telescope just delivered a set of images that, when combined, create one of the deepest views of outer space we've ever seen.
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The Reason Why You're Not Allowed To Have Bread In Space
There's a very scientific reason why bread is not allowed at the International Space Station, forcing astronauts to substitute tortillas.
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SpaceX Starlink Gets FCC Green Light For A Big New Feature
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet system has crossed a major authorization hurdle with the FCC, making way for a more versatile service in the near future.
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This Space-Age Electric Scooter Has Steering-Assist And A Controversial Design
Bo has introduced a new electric scooter designed for adults who want a simple, environmentally-friendly way to commute in big cities without a car.
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The Evolution Of Space Suits Explained
Space suits started from humble beginnings and have evolved over the decades to become modern marvels of research and development.
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This Mars Orbiter Is Finally Getting A Software Update From Windows 98
Europe has had a Mars orbiter in space for two decades, and so it's not surprising to learn it was using software made with an ancient version of Windows.
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The Enormous Black Hole At The Heart Of Our Galaxy Is Flickering - Why It Matters
At the heart of our galaxy lies a monstrous black hole named Sagittarius A*. Researchers say it is flickering, though probably not for the reason you think.
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Jupiter Became Enormous By Swallowing Smaller Planets, Researchers Suggest
Jupiter, a gas giant, may have gained its massive size through the dubious act of swallowing planetesimals.
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NASA's Psyche Mission Just Got Some Bad News
NASA's Psyche mission was due to launch before Oct. 11, but will now be delayed beyond 2022 due to testing concerns.
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The Curiosity Rover Snapped Stunning Images Of Mars Landscapes Shaped By Water
Though Mars is often thought of as a dusty red sphere, it is home to incredible rocky landscapes, including some stunning ones shaped by ancient water.
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How NASA Will Keep The InSight Mars Lander Working Until The Very End
NASA's InSight lander is nearing the end of its life, but the team has plans to ensure it collects valuable scientific data until it runs out of power.
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How Neil deGrasse Tyson Feels About The Privatization Of Space Exploration
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson doesn't believe private companies alone can fund space travel, but he respects their efforts.
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How The European Space Agency's Hera Mission Plans To Defend Earth From Asteroids
It's been the plot for plenty of sci-fi movies, but the threat of an asteroid impacting the Earth is a real one, and space agencies are preparing.
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How NASA's NuSTAR Telescope Peers Out Into The X-Ray Universe
NuSTAR was able to see high-energy X-rays that were produced by Jupiter's strong magnetic field, even though it's rare to see these coming from planets.
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The Reason Why So Many NASA Astronauts Drove Corvettes
A lucrative agreement with a Florida dealership led a number of astronauts to be able to lease Corvettes until the 1970s.
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How NASA Is Building A Spacecraft To Visit Jupiter's Moon Europa
One of the most exciting targets for future missions isn't a planet, but a moon. NASA is building a spacecraft that'll be able to visit Europa.
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Here Are The Science Experiments That NASA Wants To Send To The Moon
NASA is working harder than ever at returning to the moon in the biggest way possible, planning everything from scientific missions to crewed launches.
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Why Visiting Space Changes Astronauts' Eyesight
NASA anticipates a future in which astronauts will spend long periods of time in space. To make that possible, it has to figure out how to protect their eyes.
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NASA Is Officially Joining The Hunt For UFOs
NASA has announced that it is setting up a team to conduct a detailed study covering Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), more commonly referred to as UFOs.
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James Webb Telescope Suffers Micrometeoroid Impact
The James Webb Space Telescope suffered a hit from a micrometeoroid as small as a grain of dust. Yet, even at that size, it's still serious business.
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How Much Would It Cost To Actually Live In Space?
Accounting for the advances in private space travel and the current state of space-faring technology, how affordable would it be to live away from Earth?
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How Dust Avalanches On Mars Reshape The Planet's Surface
It's no secret that Mars is full of dust, but researchers are still learning new things about its impact on the planet, including how it shapes its surface.
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How Do Black Holes Die?
Nothing in the universe lasts forever, including black holes. Here's how life ends for the mysterious and captivating space phenomena.
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Why NASA Is Measuring Dust On Earth From Space
In addition to the dust on the moon and Mars, NASA plans to study Earth's dust to determine how it may be helping or exacerbating climate change.
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NASA Tools Up To Explain This Decades-Old Moon Dome Mystery
NASA has revealed a new program that'll aim to unravel the mysteries of the Gruithuisen Domes -- elements on the moon that we know precious little about.
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