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Tag: spaceHow 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. "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. The camera will offer sharper, broader views of the sky. The fate of the U.S. space program hangs in the balance. NASA is developing optical sensors for safer touchdowns. A Better Network for Outer Space Why Vint Cerf wants to put Internet-style networking in space. The Space Shuttle Discovery's upcoming mission will include a spacewalk to try out a technique for repairing damaged thermal tiles. Rocket scientist Franklin Chang Diaz talks about finding the power and propulsion required to colonize space. A look at Hubble's successor. Liquid mirrors could enable more-powerful space telescopes. Giant Mirror for a New Space Telescope Engineers have developed a new lighter, cheaper mirror to sit aboard the Hubble's successor, enabling scientists to peer deep into the universe. |
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