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Podcast: NASA Tests a Solar Sail
Imagine a solar powered sail that could propel a space craft through the vacuum of space like a wind that…
Michael Griffin Takes the Helm at NASA
Michael Griffin addressed NASA employees on Thursday, when he became the 11th Administrator for the space agency. In his address,…
Dr. Mike Griffin Chosen to Lead NASA
The US White House has announced the Dr. Mike Griffin will pick up the reins at NASA, filling the vacancy…
NASA 2006 Budget Released
The US White House released its 2006 budget today, which included $16.45 billion US for NASA. This is a 2.5%…
NASA Administrator Set to Resign
NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is set to resign this week from the agency, after heading it up for three years.…
X-43 Flight Delayed
NASA has pushed back the launch of its X-43A because of instrument trouble used up most of their launch window…
NASA’s New Supercomputer is World’s Fastest
NASA unveiled its new supercomputer on Tuesday, which took the lead as the fasted computer in the world. Named "Columbia",…
Spacecraft Designer Maxime Faget Passes Away
Dr. Maxime Faget, one of the most prolific of NASA's spacecraft designers, passed away on Saturday at the age of…
Astronaut Gordon Cooper Dies
Astronaut Gordon Cooper, who piloted missions in both the Mercury and Gemini programs, died on Monday at his home in…
NASA Pushes the Limits with New Awards
NASA's Institute for Advanced Concepts has selected 12 proposals for further study as part of its goal of finding revolutionary…