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NASA re-establishes contact with tiny satellite on way to moon orbit

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NASA re-establishes contact with tiny satellite on way to moon orbit

Nation World

Microwave-sized NASA satellite heads to moon after unusual journey

It will take another four months for the Capstone satellite to reach lunar orbit, as it cruises along using minimal energy.
Aerospace

NASA asteroid mission on hold due to late software delivery

Now the space agency is going to step back, and an independent review will look at what went wrong, or if the launch should even go forward.
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'I never imagined I would be here': Director of Cleveland's NASA Glenn Research Center retires after nearly 40 years with agency

Marla Perez-Davis was the first Puerto Rican director for a NASA center anywhere, pioneering space engineering for women and Hispanics.
Nation World

NASA rover spots 'something unexpected' on Mars – trash

There's a simple explanation for the stray piece of foil spotted in Perseverance's photos.
Nation World

SpaceX closer to launching giant rocketship after FAA review

The FAA review noted operations were unlikely to jeopardize endangered species or their habitat at the site of the Starship base.
Nation World

Supermoons return this summer, starting with 'strawberry' full moon

This month's full moon has many names, and one might be tied to an ancient European tradition.
Aerospace

NASA to study UFOs, or unidentified aerial phenomena

The agency said Thursday it'll help "improve our understanding of the unknown."
Aerospace

NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland conducting testing for VIPER rover moon mission

In 2023, NASA will send a lunar rover to the moon's south pole to search for water. The trickiest part of the mission is being tested at NASA Glenn Research Center.
Aerospace

Mexican-born engineer pushing for more diversity in space

Echazarreta, whose flight is sponsored by the nonprofit Space for Humanity, will be the first Mexican-born woman and one of the youngest women to fly to space.
Aerospace

Thanks to Mars dust, NASA lander doesn't have long to live

The spacecraft is losing power because of all the dust on its solar panels — but there's not too much 'doom and gloom' for the NASA team operating it.
Cleveland

Dr. Marla Pérez-Davis announces retirement from NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland

Dr. Pérez-Davis spent 38 years with NASA. In 2020, she was promoted to director of the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.

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NASA re-establishes contact with tiny satellite on way to moon orbit

Microwave-sized NASA satellite heads to moon after unusual journey

NASA asteroid mission on hold due to late software delivery

'I never imagined I would be here': Director of Cleveland's NASA Glenn Research Center retires after nearly 40 years with agency

NASA rover spots 'something unexpected' on Mars – trash

SpaceX closer to launching giant rocketship after FAA review

Supermoons return this summer, starting with 'strawberry' full moon

NASA to study UFOs, or unidentified aerial phenomena

NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland conducting testing for VIPER rover moon mission

Mexican-born engineer pushing for more diversity in space

Thanks to Mars dust, NASA lander doesn't have long to live

Dr. Marla Pérez-Davis announces retirement from NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland

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