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NASA Confirms New Horizons Is Hurtling Towards Some Barren Space Rock Named 2014 MU69

NASA Confirms New Horizons Is Hurtling Towards Some Barren Space Rock Named 2014 MU69

NASA has greenlit New Horizons' next target: a lump of rock out in the Kuiper Belt called 2014 MU69. The post NASA Confirms New Horizons Is Hurtling Towards Some Barren Space Rock Named 2014 MU69 appeared first on WIRED.

3 Things You Need to Know About NASA’s Juno Mission

3 Things You Need to Know About NASA’s Juno Mission

Juno is drawing closer and closer to Jupiter—so buckle up for a whole bunch of new science. The post 3 Things You Need to Know About NASA's Juno Mission appeared first on WIRED.

NASA’s Dawn Mission Is Over, Except Maybe Not

NASA’s Dawn Mission Is Over, Except Maybe Not

Though its official mission is complete, Dawn may even have a few firsts left under its belt. The post NASA's Dawn Mission Is Over, Except Maybe Not appeared first on WIRED.

If We’re Going to Get to Mars, These Rockets Need to Work

If We’re Going to Get to Mars, These Rockets Need to Work

NASA is testing their latest high-powered rocket to see if it's ready to send us past the moon and towards Mars. The post If We're Going to Get to Mars, These Rockets Need to Work appeared first on WIRED.

Watch NASA Set a Fire in Space … on Purpose

Watch NASA Set a Fire in Space … on Purpose

Space is dangerous. Fire is dangerous. Combine the two, and you've got a serious threat to astronaut safety. The post Watch NASA Set a Fire in Space ... on Purpose appeared first on WIRED.

NASA’s New X-57 Electric Plane Looks Goofy But Packs Some Sweet Tech

NASA’s New X-57 Electric Plane Looks Goofy But Packs Some Sweet Tech

The X-57's version of shifting into high gear is shutting off its 12 small engines and letting their propellers fold back to become flush with the wing. The post NASA's New X-57 Electric Plane Looks Goofy But Packs Some Sweet Tech appeared first on WIRED.

SpaceX Is Totally Gonna Land a Rocket on a Drone Boat Again. Right? Right?

SpaceX Is Totally Gonna Land a Rocket on a Drone Boat Again. Right? Right?

If they do, I'm pretty sure I heard Elon promise he's buying everyone a drink. The post SpaceX Is Totally Gonna Land a Rocket on a Drone Boat Again. Right? Right? appeared first on WIRED.

The Unknown Lab of Millennials Fast-Tracking NASA’s Missions

The Unknown Lab of Millennials Fast-Tracking NASA’s Missions

If you know anything about NASA, you know that missions just don't get launched that fast. The post The Unknown Lab of Millennials Fast-Tracking NASA’s Missions appeared first on WIRED.

Backyard Detectives Out-Spy the Spies Orbiting Above

Backyard Detectives Out-Spy the Spies Orbiting Above

Today the government is launching a new clandestine satellite. The post Backyard Detectives Out-Spy the Spies Orbiting Above appeared first on WIRED.

Annotated Volcano: Exploring Pinatubo’s Devastating Eruption, 25 Years Later

Annotated Volcano: Exploring Pinatubo’s Devastating Eruption, 25 Years Later

It's been 25 years since the massive eruption of Pinatubo in the Philippines, but its remarkable to see how quickly the land has recovered. The post Annotated Volcano: Exploring Pinatubo’s Devastating Eruption, 25 Years Later appeared first on WIRED.