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NASA’s Repository Supports Research of Commercial Astronaut Health  

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NASA’s Open Science Data Repository provides valuable information to researchers studying the impact of space on the human body. Nearly…

Article2 weeks ago

What is 3D-MAT?

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A thermal protection material for the Artemis Generation The 3-Dimensional Multifunctional Ablative Thermal Protection System (3D-MAT) is a thermal protection…

Article1 month ago

NASA Astronomer Sees Power in Community, Works to Build More

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Science is often portrayed as a solitary affair, where discoveries are made by lone geniuses toiling in isolation. But Dr.…

Article4 months ago

2023 in Review: Highlights from NASA in Silicon Valley

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It’s been another great year at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley. Join us as we review some…

Article7 months ago

Scorching, Seven-Planet System Revealed by New Kepler Exoplanet List

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A system of seven sweltering planets has been revealed by continued study of data from NASA’s retired Kepler space telescope:…

Article8 months ago

NASA Ames’ Contributions to OSIRIS-REx

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Extraterrestrial rocks and dust – material scooped up from an asteroid – are scheduled to be delivered to Earth on Sept.…

Article9 months ago