NASA to Test Solution for Radiation-Tolerant Computing in Space
Onboard computers are critical to space exploration, aiding nearly every spacecraft function from propulsion and navigation systems to life support…
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Electrodynamic Dust Shield Heading to Moon on Firefly Lander
Defeating dust may be a small concern for most people on Earth, but for astronauts and spacecraft destined for the…
NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
Among all the challenges of voyaging to and successfully landing on other worlds, the effective collection and study of soil…
NASA’s 2024 International Space Station Achievements
For more than 24 years, NASA has supported a continuous U.S. human presence aboard the International Space Station, advancing scientific…
JAXA’s First Wooden Satellite Deploys from Space Station
In December 2024, five CubeSats deployed into Earth’s orbit from the International Space Station. Among them was LignoSat, a wooden…
NASA to Explore Two Landing Options for Returning Samples from Mars
To maximize chances of successfully bringing the first Martian rock and sediment samples to Earth for the benefit of humanity,…
Solar Missions in 2025: Heliophysics Projects and Spacecrafts That Will Study the Sun
The study of the Sun and its influence on the solar system is expected to make significant strides in 2025.…
New Study Uncovers Vital Ocean Processes for Carbon Storage and Climate Regulation
Organic carbon preservation in ocean sediments, a phenomenon critical to the Earth’s carbon cycle, has been illuminated by new research.…
SpaceX’s Starship to Deploy Mock Starlink Satellites in Flight 7 Test
Elon Musk’s SpaceX said on Friday its upcoming Starship test flight would include the rocket’s first attempt to deploy payloads…
NASA Small Business Funding Enables Aircraft Inspection by Drone
A small business called Near Earth Autonomy developed a time-saving solution using drones for pre-flight checks of commercial airliners through…