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Why so many spacecraft carry magnetometers
Pictures may enliven us, but other data, such as information about magnetic fields, add a huge amount to our understanding of ...
Radioisotope generators − inside the ‘nuclear batteries’ that power faraway spacecraft
Radioisotope thermoelectric generators do not rely on chemical reactions like the batteries in your phone. Instead, they rely on the radioactive decay of elements to produce heat and eventually ...
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Is NASA's science budget heading for a black hole?
Dare mighty things ... as long as we can afford it COMMENT NASA could be in line for severe cuts to its science budget, with ...
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NASA pulls another life-saving maneuver for Voyager from 15 billion miles away
Voyager 1 crossed into interstellar space in 2012, followed by Voyager 2 in 2018, making them the only spacecraft to operate ...
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NASA makes tough call: Shuts down Voyager instruments to keep spacecraft alive longer
NASA is making tough choices to keep Voyager 1 and 2 exploring. The twin spacecraft have travelled billions of miles since 1977. Now, engineers are shutting down instruments to save power.
SpaceX Capsule Docks in Space, Paving the Way for Astronauts’ Return
A SpaceX capsule docked at the International Space Station, bringing a replacement crew for Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to return home after an unexpectedly long stay in orbit.
NASA Launches New Space Telescope and Suite of Solar Satellites
The SPHEREx telescope will create the most colorful map of the cosmos, while the four satellites of the PUNCH mission track ...