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How amateur radio is connecting astronauts in space with kids on Earth
By Leonard David published
The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) aims to inspire and educate youth in STEM through connecting astronauts in orbit with people on the ground.
On this day in space! Nov. 24, 1947: 1st Aerobee sounding rocket launch
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Nov. 24, 1947, the U.S. Navy launched the first Aerobee rocket.
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).
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.
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