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The past, present, and future potential of NASAs nuclear space rocket program
2014-12-24 17:30:12| Extremetech
Shortly after Apollo 11, Wernher von Braun, one of the fathers of rocket science, proposed that we develop a reusable Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) rocket to colonize the Moon. Today, NASA engineers are still struggling to pick up where he left off. An interesting technical report that NASA prepared for the Space 2013 Conference and Exposition has recently been released. In it, we can find some of the latest, and oldest, ideas for a NASA-made nuclear thermal rocket that would take us back to the Moon.
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After lengthy hiatus, NASAs Kepler has found another planet a super Earth
2014-12-19 12:43:26| Extremetech
NASA's Kepler has successfully detected planets once again, despite the failure of two of its reaction wheels. Our premiere planet-finder is back in action.
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Watch the launch of NASAs new Orion spacecraft (live video)
2014-12-04 14:15:16| Extremetech
At 7:05am Eastern time (12:05pm UK time) this morning, NASA's Orion spacecraft will launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida. This will be the first test flight for Orion, which will ultimately take NASA astronauts to Mars. Below, you can watch a live video feed of the launch -- and trust me, with the Delta IV Heavy being one of the most powerful rockets ever built, you will want to watch this launch.
The first test flight of NASAs Orion capsule: Heres how it will work
2014-12-03 17:14:46| Extremetech
Early tomorrow morning, Thursday December 4, NASA is scheduled to perform the first test flight of the new Orion spacecraft. The entirety of NASA's human space exploration plan hinges on Orion -- if the series of test launches go off without a hitch, Orion, eventually powered by the massive new Space Launch System rocket, will land humans on an asteroid in 2025, and then Mars around 2030. But first, let's discuss the first test launch taking place tomorrow morning.
NASA's Swift Satellite Marks 10 Years Of Game-Changing Astrophysics
2014-11-26 02:27:34| rfglobalnet Home Page
On the 10th anniversary of its launch, NASA’s Swift Gamma-ray Burst Explorer -- an orbiting space observatory with major and continuing contributions from Penn State scientists -- is recognized as one of the most versatile astrophysics missions ever flown.
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