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How a Solo Cup and an Air Filter Became an Asteroid Collection Tool
Channeling his inner MacGyver, one engineer developed the innovative tool the OSIRIS-REx mission relies on. Continue reading How a Solo Cup and an Air Filter Became an Asteroid Collection Tool
Mars Curiosity Rover Can Now Autonomously Decide What to Laser
Chernobyl Microbes Are Heading to the International Space Station
Studying the effects of microgravity on these fungi may lead to new radiation therapies. Continue reading Chernobyl Microbes Are Heading to the International Space Station
Watch as NASA Tests the Rocket Motor that Could Take Us to Mars
Scientists will test the motor that will power the Space Launch System rocket booster. Continue reading Watch as NASA Tests the Rocket Motor that Could Take Us to Mars
Check Out These Images of Jupiter’s Glowing Cloud Layers
The new images give us a sneak peek at what Juno will witness as it orbits the gas giant. Continue reading Check Out These Images of Jupiter’s Glowing Cloud Layers
Why Blue Origin Plans to Crash-Land Its Reusable Rocket
The vehicle will land with one bum parachute to test its safety systems. Continue reading Why Blue Origin Plans to Crash-Land Its Reusable Rocket
A New Crew of Mousetronauts Is Headed to the International Space Station
The mice will be observed via a live video feed, as well as expected to carry out tasks designed to test their muscle function. Continue reading A New Crew of Mousetronauts Is Headed to the International Space Station
Astronomers Think They Know Why This Black Hole Is Flashing Red Light
Could this be signs of V404 Cygni choking as it feeds? Continue reading Astronomers Think They Know Why This Black Hole Is Flashing Red Light