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Why Spacesuits are so expensive
NASA’s current fleet of spacesuits was built in 1974, each was reported to cost between $15 million and $22 million, and today, that would be about $150
SpaceX is sending Astronauts to the Space Station
After nearly a decade, an American rocket is sending astronauts to space, on SpaceX Dragon capsule.
Most Earth-like Exoplanet discovered
The most Earth-like exoplanet discovered, 300 light-years away, orbiting in the habitable zone of its star., hidden in early NASA Kepler data.
Lunar Crater Radio Telescope on the Far-Side of the Moon
NASA Funds Giant Radio Telescope Concept in a 3-5km-diameter lunar crater, on far side of Moon, that could be perfect for hunting aliens.
Artemis Base Camp on the Moon
NASA unveils its plan for Artemis Base Camp on the Moon, home to four astronauts in 2024, to get them also prepared for first trip to Mars.
Cassini may explain Saturn’s Atmospheric mystery
Data from NASA’s Cassini may explain Saturn’s atmospheric mystery. New mapping of the giant planet’s upper atmosphere reveals likely reason why it’s so hot.
New Global Groundwater Maps released
Using measurements from two satellite missions assimilated into a computer model, researchers have created global maps of terrestrial water around the planet.
James Webb Space Telescope Full Mirror Deployment
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope fully deployed its primary mirror into the same configuration it will have when in space, in a recent test.
Astronaut urine could help build Moon Bases
Astronaut urine could be a building material for future Moon or Mars bases.