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Genesis Accident Report Released
On the morning of September 8, 2004, NASA scientists were elated. Their Genesis spacecraft had traveled 32 million kilometers (20…
Infrared Sensor Could Be Useful on Earth Too
Infrared image of a NASA researcher. Image credit: NASA. Click to enlarge The development of infrared detectors has been a…
The NASA Science Missions Getting Cut
Artist illustration of the Dawn mission, now cancelled. Image credit: NASA/JPL. Click to enlarge. With the release NASA's 2007 budget…
The High Cost of Boots on the Moon
When President Bush announced his new Vision for Space Exploration in January 2004, he set NASA on a new course…
Leading the Way Back to the Moon
The centerpiece of NASA's Vision for Space Exploration is the new spacecraft that will carry astronauts to the moon, Mars…
NASA Ames Leads New Robotic Moon Missions
NASA has announced that its Ames Research Center will manage the agency's new Robotic Lunar Exploration Program. Before humans set…
No Winner at the Elevator Competition
Eleven teams competed in two competitions over the weekend to test technologies for space elevators: beam-powered climbers and new ribbon…
Robot Plane Can Find Thermals to Stay Aloft
NASA engineers tested out a prototype unmanned sailplane this week at the Dryden Flight Research Center in California. This robotic…
New Details About Return to the Moon
NASA has unveiled more details about its upcoming series of missions to return humans to the Moon as early as…
Can You Make a Better Glove?
NASA and Volanz Aerospace have announced the next Centennial Challenge prize: to build a better set of gloves for astronauts.…