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Posted on December 12, 2017

The tiny space rock New Horizons is headed for may have a moon

The next destination for NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft is a small space rock in the Kuiper belt called MU69. Now we know it may have an even smaller moon
Posted on November 6, 2017November 9, 2017

Five firms aim to power moon-orbiting way station to deep space

Deep Space Gateway is NASA’s planned outpost at the moon for launches to other worlds. The agency has awarded 5 contracts to start working out how to power it
Posted on May 25, 2017

Jupiter’s Super-Weird Atmosphere Is Astonishing Scientists

Jupiter’s Super-Weird Atmosphere Is Astonishing Scientists
Jupiter's atmosphere defies all scientific expectations. The post Jupiter’s Super-Weird Atmosphere Is Astonishing Scientists appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 10, 2017

The Finesse of Flying Cassini Between Saturn’s Rings

The Finesse of Flying Cassini Between Saturn’s Rings
It takes spinning reaction wheels and rockets firing for mere seconds to keep the Cassini probe on course in orbit around Saturn The post The Finesse of Flying Cassini Between Saturn's Rings appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 6, 2017

Space Photos of the Week: Galactic Gravitational Field Creates a Cosmic Funhouse Mirror

Space Photos of the Week: Galactic Gravitational Field Creates a Cosmic Funhouse Mirror
The Hubble Space Telescope provided a peek at the Abell 370 cluster four billion light-years from Earth. The post Space Photos of the Week: Galactic Gravitational Field Creates a Cosmic Funhouse Mirror appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 3, 2017

Congress Saved the Science Budget—And That’s the Problem

Congress Saved the Science Budget—And That’s the Problem
What the government pays for is what the government thinks is important. And the US government is getting that wrong. The post Congress Saved the Science Budget—And That's the Problem appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 2, 2017

Astrobee: The Adorable Little Robot That’ll Soon Jet Around the ISS

Astrobee: The Adorable Little Robot That’ll Soon Jet Around the ISS
Astrobee will float around assisting astronauts in a range of tasks. It's a fascinating glimpse at NASA's robotic future in space. The post Astrobee: The Adorable Little Robot That'll Soon Jet Around the ISS appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 2, 2017

Astrobee: The Adorable Little Robot That’ll Soon Jet Around the ISS

Astrobee: The Adorable Little Robot That’ll Soon Jet Around the ISS
Astrobee will float around assisting astronauts in a range of tasks. It's a fascinating glimpse at NASA's robotic future in space. The post Astrobee: The Adorable Little Robot That'll Soon Jet Around the ISS appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on April 27, 2017

How NASA Visualizes Stunning Worlds Without Really Seeing Them

How NASA Visualizes Stunning Worlds Without Really Seeing Them
Making space seem real and beautiful isn't just marketing. It's good for science, too. The post How NASA Visualizes Stunning Worlds Without Really Seeing Them appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on April 26, 2017

The Best Map Yet of What Could Be NASA’s Next Mars Landing Site

The Best Map Yet of What Could Be NASA’s Next Mars Landing Site
A new map charts Northeast Syrtis---a promising potential landing site for NASA's next Mars rover---in unprecedented detail. The post The Best Map Yet of What Could Be NASA's Next Mars Landing Site appeared first on WIRED.

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