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In a competition swimming pool, engineers tested prototypes for a futuristic mission concept: a swarm of underwater robots that could…
Imagine designing technology that can survive on the Moon for up to a decade, providing a continuous energy supply. NASA…
Following eight months of intense research, design, and prototyping, six university teams presented their “Inflatable Systems for Lunar Operations” concepts…
Clayton P. Turner will serve as the associate administrator of the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) at the agency’s headquarters…
One year ago today, the future of space communications arrived at Earth as a beam of light from a NASA…
Human exploration on the lunar surface is no small feat. It requires technologists and innovators from all walks of life…
As NASA continues to innovate for the benefit of humanity, agency inventions that use new structures to harness sunlight for…
NASA recently evaluated initial flight data and imagery from Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator-4 (PTD-4), confirming proper checkout of the spacecraft’s systems including…
Prioritizing health is important on Earth, and it’s even more important in space. Exploring beyond the Earth’s surface exposes humans…