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Tag: spaceNASA Road-Tests New Moon Rover Engineers put the electric rover through its paces in the Arizona desert. 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 rewards of reporting an epic journey of man are more than the excitement of the moment. The audience shares new perspectives on another world. The next vehicle to carry humans to space will let astronauts safely abort in case of an emergency. The U.S. space agency readies the first test flight of the vehicle destined for the moon. 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. NASA boldly goes where no filter has gone before. The camera will offer sharper, broader views of the sky. Using lunar dust, NASA scientists could build a large, inexpensive telescope on the moon. New technologies on NASA's next lunar spacecraft will collect information to make human exploration safer. A new spectrometer lets scientists learn more about the planet's chemistry. Rocket scientist Franklin Chang Diaz talks about finding the power and propulsion required to colonize space. Landing a Spacecraft with Engines Blazing This year's Lunar Lander Challenge could provide the innovative approach that makes space tourism a reality. A lunar mission and a reusable launch vehicle are planned. |
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