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Des Marais Elected Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology
Cave exploring has its rewards.
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This Month in Exploration - May
Fifty years ago NASA launched the first production model of the Project Mercury spacecraft. Read other historical facts in This Month in Exploration.
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Renowned Pad Leader Guenter Wendt Dies at 85
Guenter Wendt, who was often the last person astronauts saw before heading into space, died at age 85.
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Digging Deep Into NASA's History
Which NASA facility sits on land that was once owned by someone who signed the Declaration of Independence?
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Ames Researcher Analyzes Data to Make Flying Safer
It’s comforting to know that when you board a commercial airline Ames Researcher Ashok Srivastava is working to ensure that you enjoy a safe flight.
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President Outlines Exploration Goals, Promise
President Barack Obama spoke about his plans to overhaul NASA's human space exploration goals and program during an addess at Kennedy Space Center.
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50 Years Ago: New Wind Tunnel Tests Save an Industry
In 1959, NASA's new Transonic Dynamics Tunnel helped Lockheed solve the mystery of what was causing their brand new turboprop aircraft to fall out of the sky.
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Navigator Technology Takes GPS to a New High
Business and government alike depend on GPS devices to determine location, time, and velocity. NASA engineers have found a way to improve their accuracy.
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Students Bring Fresh Perspective to Webb Telescope
At NASA Goddard, graduate students are on the front lines of technology development, adjusting lasers and mirrors and spending long hours at computer terminals.
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Elinor Smith: Born to Fly
In 1928, Elinor Smith, then 16, earned national recognition as the youngest pilot to receive a license from the Federal Aviation Administration. Orville Wright signed her license.