Space Exploration Technologies
Astronaut’s Mission Is To Snatch A Dragon Without Crashing The Canadarm
When there's a Dragon spacecraft coming your way at the International Space Station, you'd better be ready to grapple it…
You’re In A Spacesuit, Blind. This Astronaut Survived It And Explains What He Did Next
"There is no problem so bad that you can't make it worse." So with that old astronaut principle in mind,…
Got Back Pain? This Suit Could Counteract Spine Problems In Space (And On Earth)
If you've ever felt insecure about your height, orbit is a great place to be. Astronaut spines lengthen up to…
Why Flower Bouquets Regularly Show Up In NASA Mission Control
Three red roses and a white one. The flower bouquet sitting in NASA Mission Control right now in Houston is…
Why Trapping Somebody In Space Only Takes A Breeze (And Other Highlights From Expedition 40)
Imagine that you were in the middle of a module on the International Space Station. Floating in mid-air, far from…
Robonaut 2 To Toddle And Waddle Around Space Station This Summer
Legs -- yes, legs -- are on the manifest for the next SpaceX Dragon flight. The commercial spacecraft is expected…
How Astronauts Could Survive In The Cold After A Soyuz Landing
If your spaceship comes back in rural Kazakhstan, and it's blowing snow, and rescue forces can't get there right away,…
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SpaceX Unveils Gorgeous Rocket Legs for Space Station Launch on March 16
SpaceX is nearly ready to Rock ‘n’ Roll with their first rocket sporting landing legs and slated to blast off…
Mars Rover Opportunity Funding Ceases In 2015 Under NASA Budget Request
NASA's preliminary (read: not finalized) budget for 2015 would eliminate funding for the long-running Opportunity rover mission that's discovered extensive…
Infographic Shows The Quick-Changing Satellites Of The Early Space Age
It's not often that one associates a satellite with French folk songs, but this infographic does that and more. Below…