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SpaceShipTwo Success! First Powered Flight

Apr 29, 2013 | Blog, Commercial Space, Education Station, Kids Space, Space Tourism, This Week in Space

UPDATE: For the first time ever, SpaceShipTwo fired its rocket engine in flight! A major milestone in commercial human spaceflight. According to a Virgin Galactic report: “Wheels stop—SpaceShipTwo safely on the ground after a triumphant day in the sky. So proud...

Ice at the Moon’s South Pole: Location for Future Moon Habitat?

Jun 21, 2012 | Ask the Expert, Blog, Education Station, Exploration, Kids Space, NASA, The Moon, This Week in Space

The Moon is taking on an icy look thanks to NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft. Using a laser altimeter on the LRO, a research team essentially has illuminated the crater’s interior of Shackleton crater. Scientists from MIT, Brown University, NASA’s...

Sizing Up Space Rocks: Vesta – a Clear Winner!

Jul 19, 2011 | Asteroid Exploration, Blog, Education Station, Exploration, International Cooperation, Kids Space, NASA, Our Solar System, Space and Science, This Week in Space

After nearly four years traveling through space, the NASA Dawn spacecraft reached its destination and entered orbit around the asteroid Vesta on 16 July 16th. Scientists will create detailed maps and elevation models of this celestial body, which is located in the...

New Survey Findings: Public Support for NASA/Space Shuttle

Jul 13, 2011 | Benefits of Space Exploration, Blog, Commercial Space, Education Station, Exploration, Market Research, NASA, Space Shuttle, This Week in Space, Why Space

A just released Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey has found that 50% of Americans polled say the Space Shuttle program worth what it cost taxpayers. As the last U.S. space shuttle now circles the planet, the survey found that Americans are slightly more...

Visionary Quest to Asteroid Vesta: Arrival July 16

Jul 11, 2011 | Asteroid Exploration, Blog, Education Station, Exploration, International Cooperation, Kids Space, NASA, Our Solar System, Space and Science, This Week in Space

Standby for up-close looks at the large asteroid Vesta! This object resides in the main asteroid belt and is the target of NASA’s Dawn spacecraft. Spacecraft controllers are ready to go into orbit around Vesta on July 16. Once on duty, scientists will begin gathering...

Anniversary of the First Nuclear Space Flight

Jun 29, 2011 | Blog, Education Station, Exploration, Kids Space, Mars, NASA, Our Solar System, Space and Science, This Week in Space

This day…50 years ago! The Earth-orbiting Transit IV-A became the first flight test of a nuclear power source developed for use in spacecraft. Transit IV-A was powered both by solar cells and a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) using Plutonium 238 for fuel....

This Week in Space, August 28, 2010

Aug 30, 2010 | This Week in Space

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pEouc-QIDg

This Week in Space, August 15, 2010

Aug 16, 2010 | This Week in Space

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYQ3zpxzzqg

This Week in Space, July 30, 2010

Aug 2, 2010 | Blog, Exploration, NASA, Space and Science, This Week in Space

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg1HahU55Z0

This Week in Space, July 20, 2010

Jul 20, 2010 | Blog, This Week in Space

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxhdZjB48B0
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Mick_Finnegan avatar Mick Finnegan @Mick_Finnegan ·
13h 1985750906432868416

Grateful for @chrisandrews64 unwavering support in pushing for a public inquiry into St John Ambulance Ireland. As a survivor, I'm still waiting for meaningful action. The Shannon review fell short, and apologies won't suffice.

#StJohnAmbulance #CSA

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NASAWatch avatar NASA Watch @NASAWatch ·
14h 1985728430869266445

A decade ago we watched #interstellar. The dangers it reveals and challenges it proposes are more relevant now. Problems and solutions are confronted by our petty short term bickering. #NASA is part of the solution - if only we can empower it - to inspire others - to do so.

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XisMoments avatar Xi's Moments @XisMoments ·
15h 1985713587017621761

Space BBQ is real!🍖Would you take a bite?

Chinese astronauts are now baking chicken wings and steaks aboard the Tiangong space station with a cutting-edge space oven, featuring precise temperature control, smoke-free baking, and even multi-layer filtration. #ShenzhouXXI #Space…

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WaymoCommunity avatar Waymo community @WaymoCommunity ·
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Todos merecemos compartir la vía de manera segura. Descubre cómo Waymo trabaja para que nuestras calles sean más seguras.

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