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Martian Skies are Starting to Clear
The dire condition of the Mars Exploration Rovers has improved a bit in the last few days. That series of…
Weather Looks Good For Endeavour’s Wednesday Launch
Weather in Florida this time of year can be dramatic. Thunderstorms, rain and lightning can appear at any time -…
The Origin Discovered for Saturn’s G Ring
When you look at Saturn, it's easy to see the distinct rings, with dark bands in between them. For some…
Networking Across the Planets
I don't know about your Internet connection, but I have enough trouble wiring up my home network. Imagine trying to…
Prototype Blended Wing Aircraft Tested
The flying wing is an old design, but NASA aerospace engineers think it might be just what the airline industry…
Drunk Astronauts Were Allowed to Fly
Now this is a NASA scandal that I never saw coming. Apparently twice in the past, shuttle astronauts were permitted…
Saturn’s 60th Moon Discovered
Saturn's little system hit a big milestone this week with the announcement of its 60th moon. This new moon joins…
Building an Engine that Can Throttle Down
Here on Earth, we've gotten used to the concept of a car's accelerator pedal. Put it down a little, and…
Station’s New Oxygen Generation System Activated
Apparently astronauts want to breathe. In their mad quest for air, the astronauts on board the International Space Station activated…
NASA’s New Einstein Probes Office
Albert Einstein made enough predictions about the nature of gravity and relativity that NASA has dedicated a whole office and…