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NASA tests cellphone-sized underwater robots for future ocean world missions (video)
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory recently tested prototypes of miniature, self-propelled robots designed to explore the hidden oceans of distant moons like Europa, Jupiter's icy moon.
How a mini-team of NASA archivists is restoring astronomical history
By Keith Cooper published
Though data from all modern missions is digitized and properly archived, the same can't be said for missions prior to 1990.
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base early this morning (Nov. 24).
On this day in space! Nov. 23, 2015: Blue Origin Sticks 1st Rocket Landing
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Nov. 23, 2015, a Blue Origin rocket made a historic landing.
NASA awards $11.5 million to help design the aircraft of tomorrow
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA has awarded $11.5 million to five organizations that will contribute to the study of new design concepts for more sustainable aircraft.
Watch Rocket Lab launch 5 French 'Internet of Things' satellites Nov. 24
By Mike Wall published
Rocket Lab plans to launch five French "Internet of Things" satellites on Sunday night (Nov. 24), and you can watch the action live.
Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket rises on the pad ahead of 1st launch (photo)
By Elizabeth Howell published
The new rocket's maiden flight may be in late 2024.
SpaceShipOne: The first private spacecraft
By Tim Sharp last updated
SpaceShipOne was a major turning point for private spaceflight.
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