How NASA Space Shuttle Tiles Work To Protect Against Extreme Heat
The Space Shuttle orbiters experienced extreme heat during reentry. NASA and its contractors came up with a solution in the form of very special tiles.
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Everything To Know About NASA's Lucy Spacecraft And Its Mission
Everything worth knowing about Lucy, NASA's long-distance asteroid probe: the mission, the mistakes, and how it could discover the origin of the solar system.
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Why NASA Deliberately Set Its Own Spacecraft On Fire
NASA has been setting fire to its spacecraft on purpose for years now and it's for a very important reason. We'll break it all down for you here.
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Exploring Zoozve: A Closer Look At Venus's Quasi-Moon
Zoozve is neat for its novelty, but it's also famous for another reason - and that's because of its unusual name.
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2024 Eclipse: Here's What Time It Happens, And Where You'll Need To Be
If you're looking forward to viewing the 2024 solar eclipse, you'll need to make sure you're in the right place. Here are the best viewing areas in the country.
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America Is Going To The Moon Today: Here's How To Watch It Live
For the first time in over 50 years, NASA is sending a spacecraft to the surface of the moon. The unmanned mission is being livestreamed, and you can watch.
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Here's What Happens When Old Satellites Crash Through Earth's Atmosphere
Currently, there are 12,712 objects in orbit around the planet, but what happens when one crashes through Earth's atmosphere? Here's what the ESA has to say.
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Astronomers Spotted A Black Hole 'Flipping The Table' - Here's How
Black holes are impossible to see directly, but that doesn't mean scientists can't detect them. They recently caught one showing "bad table manners."
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A Look At NASA's Groundbreaking Voyager 1 Mission - And Where The Probe Is Heading Next
Voyager 1 has traveled far, offering a privileged and unprecedented insight into the universe beyond our own.
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This 'Astroberry' System For Raspberry Pi Helps You Control All Your Astronomy Equipment
Astronomy doesn't mean you need to sit out in the cold with a mug of cocoa. With Astroberry, you can control your telescopes from the comfort of home!
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SpaceX Is Scrapping 100 Starlink Satellites: Here's Why
SpaceX plans to take around 100 of its early version Starlink satellites out of orbit in coming months. Here's what we know about why the de-orbit will happen.
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NASA's Newest Space Telescope Program Plans To Find 100,000 Exoplanets: Here's How
NASA's next big launch will be the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set for 2027 - originally called the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope.
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Here's How Spherical Robots Are Helping First Responders Look For Gas Leaks
Though these spherical robots were originally developed to assist NASA in exploring the outer reaches of our galaxy, the tech also has important uses on Earth.
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You Really Don't Want To Miss This Year's Solar Eclipse. Here's Why.
A total solar eclipse is one of the most dramatic events in nature. The path of the 2024 eclipse crosses so many states, it will be easy to find a viewing spot.
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5 Of The Coolest Images Taken By The James Webb Space Telescope (So Far)
From celestial bodies to abstract interstellar clouds, the Webb telecope's photo library boasts a wealth of cosmic beauty.
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5 Tips And Useful Tech For Beginner Stargazers
If you're just starting on your stargazing journey, you can use some tips and tech to help you out. All you need is to find a good spot and some equipment.
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5 Of The Most Powerful Engines Propelling Space Exploration
Space exploration is powered by technological innovation, the joy of discovery, and some of the most powerful engines ever created by humankind.
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How An Explosion From The Sun Could End The Digital Age
Strong coronal mass ejections wreak havoc with electrical systems. If a strong enough CME strikes the Earth, you won't be able to read this online page.
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Why 3D Printers Are So Important For Future Space Exploration
NASA has been experimenting with 3D printing technology as it could pertain to space travel when carried out over multiple years.
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Here's How Columbia Went From Sportswear To Spacecraft
Columbia Sportswear's partnership with Intuitive Machines will result in a Columbia-insulated lander heading to the moon on the upcoming IM-1 mission.
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This NASA-Funded Study Answers Why Astronauts Can't Have Salad In Space
It may come as no surprise, but astronauts can't eat the same things in space as they can on earth such as salad and there's a good reason as to why.
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How Two 20-Year-Old Rovers Changed Mars Science Forever
The pair of rovers touched down on the surface of Mars in January 2004, positioned on opposite sides of the planet to maximize exploration.
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How Scientists Have Surveyed Over 500,000 Sources To Look For Evidence Of Intelligent Life
The search for extraterrestrial intelligence, or SETI, is a field that has one huge primary challenge, and that's the sheer size of space.
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This Revolutionary Launch System Sends Satellites Into Orbit Using Electricity
Instead of pushing against Earth's gravity using large rockets, SpinLaunch wants to use centrifugal force to throw payloads into the upper atmosphere.
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What Are These Strange Red Lights NASA Spotted With The James Webb Telescope?
The James Webb Telescope has discovered a phenomenon occurring millions of miles away from where it should be possible. Our knowledge of aurorae is expanding.
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These Researchers Finally Managed To Get Their Hands On NASA's First Asteroid Sample
The sample will be shared between NASA and other space agencies like JAXA, the Japanese space agency for research and testing.
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Why Some Of The Coolest Science Experiments Are Done In Space
The ISS facilitates high-concept research is into quantum phenomena, including the behavior of atoms, in a way that wouldn't be possible on Earth's surface.
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