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Tag: spacecraft[1]
A new discovery advances the hunt for Earthlike planets beyond our solar system. More Efficient Space Engine Uses Carbon Nanotubes Nanotubes promise better ion-propulsion efficiency. NASA researchers capture thermal images of the shuttle's reentry to design better heat shields. A More Efficient Spacecraft Engine NASA's new ion-propulsion system could be ready for launch as soon as 2013. How to Land Safely Back on the Moon A hazard-detection system promises safe landings for next-generation lunar explorers. The Commercial Future of Spaceflight A SpaceX rocket will be the next U.S. vehicle to travel to the space station after the shuttles retire. "Very Stunning, Very Space, and Very Cool" An oral history of the launch of space tourism. NASA boldly goes where no filter has gone before. NASA is developing optical sensors for safer touchdowns. New technologies on NASA's next lunar spacecraft will collect information to make human exploration safer. [1]
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