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Deep Oceans Beneath Ice Capped Surfaces of Uranus’ Four Moons

May 8, 2023

In a new study, NASA scientists have found that there can be water in the four large moons of Uranus, namely Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon. The Voyager-2 spacecraft data from the 1980s and cutting-edge computer models were re-analyzed, leading ..

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Extraction of Oxygen from Lunar Soil

May 1, 2023

NASA scientists have successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil in a vacuum environment. This technology could help establish a long-term human presence on the Moon and enable future colonization. The ability to extract oxygen from lunar soil is crucial ..

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Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI)

May 1, 2023

Since its launch on December 25, 2021, the James Webb Telescope has been offering scientists unprecedented views into the universe beyond Earth. This cutting-edge telescope has 17 observing modes, with the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) being one of its most vital ..

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What is GRX-810?

April 22, 2023

NASA researchers have developed a new high-strength, high-temperature-resistant alloy called GRX-810 that could revolutionize the aerospace industry. Development of GRX-810 GRX-810 is a nickel-cobalt-chromium-based alloy developed by materials scientists at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. The alloy was developed using a ..

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Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager

April 19, 2023

RHESSI (Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager) is a NASA satellite that has been orbiting the Earth for over 20 years, providing valuable insights into the sun’s powerful bursts of energy known as solar flares. Launched in 2002 and ..

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Vegetable Production System (Veggie)

April 15, 2023

On April 15, 2023, SpaceX’s commercial resupply services will transport tomatoes grown on the Vegetable Production System (Veggie) aboard the International Space Station (ISS) back to Earth. These tomatoes were grown as part of the Veg-05 experiment, which probed the ..

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Who is Christina Koch?

April 7, 2023

In a significant moment for space exploration, astronaut Christina Hammock Koch has been announced as the first woman to circle the Moon. The US space agency, NASA, has declared that Koch will be the mission specialist when four humans board ..

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What is DAGGER Model?

April 4, 2023

Space weather, or the effects of solar activity on Earth’s magnetic environment, can have mild to severe impacts on various technologies and infrastructures, from power grids and communication systems to GPS navigation and satellite operations. That’s why NASA researchers have ..

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AxEMU

March 20, 2023

For the upcoming Artemis missions, NASA’s first attempt at landing astronauts on the moon since 1972, the spacesuit used will see a significant upgrade. The new spacesuit, called the AxEMU (Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit), will be more nimble, comfortable, and ..

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Venus’ Volcanoes: Important Facts

March 16, 2023

Venus and Earth are often compared as sister planets, having similarities in size, mass, density, and volume. Now, a recent study has shown that Venus might share another feature with Earth – active volcanoes. Using decades-old radar images from the ..

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