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NASA Needs to Build Gloves and Boots That Can Withstand Frigid Moon Temperatures
Spacesuit parts are being tested in a cryogenic ice chamber to see how well they would fare in the lunar south pole.
Moon Dust Mayhem: How NASA’s Rocket Blasts Are Revolutionizing Lunar Landings
NASA is gearing up for lunar landings with Artemis by testing how powerful rocket exhausts from SpaceX and Blue Origin landers will interact with the Moon’s surface. Engineers fired a 3D-printed ...
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Keeping Up in the 2nd Space Race Takes Diligence
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NASA's Dragonfly nuclear-powered helicopter clears key hurdle ahead of 2028 launch toward huge Saturn moon Titan
"Passing this mission milestone means that Dragonfly's mission design, fabrication, integration and test plans are all ...
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NASA continues stacking its giant Artemis 2 SLS moon rocket (photos)
NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) continues to make progress toward its Artemis 2 mission planned for next year; SLS is ...
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NASA tests 14-inch hybrid rocket motor for smoother and safer Moon touchdowns
The hybrid motor combines solid fuel with gaseous oxygen to generate a powerful exhaust stream, mimicking the conditions of a real lunar lander.