Cosmic Companions: How Robots Work With Astronauts Aboard The ISS
Both NASA and JAXA have sent robots to the International Space Station. They help as assistants, be it repetitive tasks or those a robot could do better.
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Rolls-Royce Is Building A Micro Nuclear Reactor: Here's How It Plans To Use It
While nuclear power is not brand-new, its form factor is generally always massive and unwieldy. Rolls-Royce is aiming to make nuclear energy more compact.
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Hydrogen Discovered In Moon Rocks Could Mean Big Things For Space Exploration
One of the biggest problems holding back humankind from building lunar bases is the expense of getting the materials on the moon. Now, we might have a solution.
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Australia's First Moon Rover: What You Should Know About 'Roo-Ver'
The Australian Space Agency has officially named its semi-autonomous lunar rover, scheduled to be sent to the moon's surface in just a few years.
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Giant Leap: The Technology That Made The Apollo Mission Successful
For many, it's common knowledge that the Apollo 11 mission successfully landed on the moon, but the technology that got them there was way before its time.
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Why This 2031 Deadline Has NASA Doubling Down On Commercial Space Travel
NASA plans to retire the ISS with a combination of natural orbital decay and controlled reentry by 2031.
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This Revolutionary AI-Powered Robot Could Produce Oxygen On Mars
Research scientists have proposed a solution to the lack of oxygen on Mars (and other planets) -- use AI to automate finding the best sources of it.
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How The Sun Prevents NASA From Communicating With Its Mars Robots
Once every two years, the sun prevents transmissions coming from or going to Mars for about two weeks. What causes the phenomenon and how does NASA prepare?
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How To Spot The International Space Station Using NASA's New App
NASA has launched a new mobile app that makes it much easier to see the International Space Station from your own backyard. Here's how to use it.
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10 NASA Inventions Still Used Today
For its missions to the Moon and in space, NASA has helped pioneer or improve upon several technologies. We still use these 10 inventions today.
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How Ken Mattingly Helped Save The Imperiled Crew Of Apollo 13
Originally replaced due to a Rubella scare, the late Ken Mattingly helped save the lives of the three astronauts on the infamous Apollo 13 mission.
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This Revolutionary New Spaceplane Could Redefine NASA's Approach To Spacecraft
This unique spaceplane will be able to shuttle cargo to the ISS and land on commercial runways. A crewed variant will carry astronauts, as well.
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Here's How NASA Protects Its Spacecraft From Dangerous Radiation
Radiation is a major issue for spacecraft embarking on deep space trips, but NASA is working on solutions.
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How Prepared Is Earth For An Asteroid Collision? Here's What We Know
NASA made up a team, which seeks to identify asteroids and comets passing near Earth's orbit and is developing systems to prevent catastrophic impacts.
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How Do Stars Die And What Happens When They Do?
While they can live for millions to billions of years, stars eventually die, but how does this happen, and where do they go? Here is the process explained.
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The Sun's Threat To Earth: What Science Tells Us About Our Fiery Demise
Despite being life-giving, eventually the Sun will decide to incinerate our planet in the distant future.
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Are 'Starquakes' Causing These Mysterious High-Energy Radio Bursts From Space?
Fast radio bursts hit the Earth more than 10,000 times per day. Now, scientists have new evidence that starquakes might be the reason behind them.
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Scientists Are Planning To Melt Roads On The Moon Using Lasers - Here's How
A research study found that it may be possible to use moondust to create roads and other structures on the lunar surface.
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This New Observatory Could Redefine Everything We Know About Dark Matter
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, named for the woman who discovered the first evidence of dark matter, is currently under construction.
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The 5 Best Telescopes For Beginners, Ranked By Price
There are many factors to consider when selecting the right telescope, depending on where you plan to use it, and what you plan to gaze at.
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Why NASA's Exploration Of This Metal-Packed Asteroid Could Have Big Implications
NASA's Psyche mission is sending a spacecraft to investigate an unusual metal-rich asteroid that may help unravel mysteries about how Earth formed.
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NASA Gives First Look At Asteroid Sample And Confirms Presence Of Water
Nasa has given the first look at the samples of the asteroid Bennu (named after an Egyptian god) that show the presence of high-carbon content and water.
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This Giant Satellite Is Causing Astronomical Problems For Scientists: Here's Why
Starlink satellites were only the start of light pollution in the night sky. A satellite called BlueWalker3 has proven to be especially bothersome.
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How Scientists Plan To Explore The Mysterious Depths Under The Antarctic Ice
University researchers from Germany are preparing to launch a probe to explore beneath the ice shelfs in Antarctica - and eventually on other planets.
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Why Kombucha Could Be The Key To Healthy Astronauts In Space
Kombucha, the vinegary fermented drink known for its beneficial bacteria, may help pave the way for new innovations to support life on the moon and beyond.
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This Website Lets You Track Starlink Satellites And See Where They Are Right Now
The satellite phenomenon known as Starlink has brought the internet to isolated regions of the world. Now a new tool will let you watch the satellites pass by.
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How ISS Astronauts Take Incredible Photos Of Lightning From Space
Astronauts onboard the International Space Station have photographed lightning from space before, but now they're preparing to substantially up their game.
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