Glenn Research Center
Next Generation Ion Engines Will Be Extremely Powerful
During the Space Race, scientists in both the United States and the Soviet Union investigated the concept of ion propulsion.…
6 months ago
NASA has a Ballistic air gun to Hurl Rocks at Space Suits to Test Their Micrometeorite Protection
Shock testing is commonly used throughout engineering to determine how a product will do when impacted by something. That something…
3 years ago
The Next Mars Rover’s Wheels Won’t Get Torn Apart by the Red Planet
Scientists and engineers at NASA's Glenn Research Center have prepared a next-generation tire which will fare much better on Mars…
7 years ago