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Moon lander that broke sent back a final poignant image from space
It was its final transmission before powering down.
NASA managed to take pictures of the 1,640ft asteroid that flew past Earth
Thankfully it posed no danger to us.
NASA successfully test revolutionary nuclear-powered rocket engine set to shorten trip to Mars
And it’s 3D printed, too.
Footage from Perseverance rover of Mars surprised everyone for how similar it is to Earth
It looks just like a sierra or a desert.
Webb telescope just discovered what’s been hidden in famous supernova
It took over 40 years, but they finally managed to find what they’re looking for thanks to the Webb telescope.
Astronaut reveals transformative ‘recalibration’ benefit of living in Mars simulator
The mental benefits counteract the physical side effects.
NASA’s new Dream Chaser spacecraft takes off like a rocket but lands gently on a runway
And it can be reused up to 15 times.
How NASA spacecraft are tested with water before real landings
NASA spacecraft are rigorously tested before they are sent into space.
NASA releases space walk footage from astronauts outside the International Space Station
NASA astronauts on the International Space Station face some seriously tough conditions
The true story behind NASA’s most iconic photo, 40 years on
There’s an unusual reason behind its universal appeal.
NASA discovers new super-Earth and it’s relatively close
The curious new world is said to be 1.5 times the size of Earth.
NASA and SpaceX combining to build first Moon base
SpaceX is essentially functioning as a NASA contractor.
Footage shows the POV of a spacewalk on the ISS traveling at 17,500 mph
The footage isn’t for the faint-hearted.
