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NASA's Big Astronaut Trash Problem
As we explore and reach farther out into the cosmos, what will we do with all of our trash?
Anti-Radiation Vest to Get Deep-Space Test Next Year
NASA and the Israel Space Agency have signed an agreement to use the AstroRad radiation protection vest on NASA's Exploration Mission-1 flight.
NASA Pushes for Moon, Deep Space with Crucial Tests
With the moon as its immediate goal, NASA is pushing hard on deep space exploration.
Rho Ophiuchi: A Brilliantly Colored Interstellar Cloud (Photo)
Featuring the bright, red supergiant star Antares, the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex is one of the most vibrant and colorful nebulas in space and the closest star-forming region to the solar system.
NASA Has Big Plans for AI on Mars and Beyond
Artificial intelligence already aids the agency's research on Earth and the Red Planet, but scientists see great potential in expanding the role of AI, especially in deep space.
Shuttle-Era Cargo Module to Become Deep Space Habitat Prototype
A cargo container that was built to launch on NASA's space shuttles is being repurposed as a prototype for a deep space habitat.
Orion Spacesuits Put to a Vacuum Test at NASA (Photos)
When astronauts fly into deep space, they will need to have a sturdy spacesuit with them for protection and to perform spacewalks from the Orion spacecraft.
