In Pictures: NASA’s cool, radical and visionary concepts
From satellite swarms to interstellar subs NASA is advancing transformative aerospace projects.
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NASA in pictures
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In Pictures: Spaced out tech auction - 8 vintage space items go on the block
Incredible space memorabilia that will make you geek out!
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In Pictures: Mars gets close encounter with a comet
The Red Planet will entertain an uninvited guest this weekend in the form a comet moving at 200,000 km/h through its space in the universe. NASA, ESA will point the Mars spacecraft at streaking Sliding Spring comet.
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In Pictures: NASA’s human space flight return
NASA teams with Boeing, Space X to bring human spaceflight back to reality
News about NASA
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Satellite imagery for all: Developer's bid to democratise space view data
It’s a point of view that has brought astronauts to tears. Earth seen from far above is a perspective that gives things real perspective.
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NASA plans major test of drone management system
A NASA-developed air traffic control system for drones could take a major step forward this week when up to 24 drones take to the skies from locations across the U.S. in the agency's first coordinated test.
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How smartphones helped NASA to build tiny satellites you can hold in your hand
The same advances in electronics that bring us ever more powerful smartphones are helping NASA become more nimble in exploring the universe.
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The US will see an amazing total solar eclipse in 2017
If images of this week's eclipse whetted your appetite for the real thing and you live in the U.S., you don't have long to wait. In August 2017, a total solar eclipse will be seen in a path that crosses the entire country -- the first time in almost 100 years that this has happened.
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NASA's not so keen to talk about quantum computer security
When NASA showed off its D-Wave 2X quantum computer on Tuesday, engineers were keen to talk about the computer's capabilities but less so about security measures that might be in place to stop hackers.
Features about NASA
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Planck spacecraft offers clues to age, origin of universe
The Planck space mission has given scientists new information about the age, content and origin of the universe.
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Worst security snafus of 2012
The first half of 2012 was pretty bad - from the embarrassing hack of a conversation between the FBI and Scotland Yard to a plethora of data breaches - and the second half wasn't much better, with events including Symantec's antivirus update mess and periodic attacks from hactivists at Anonymous.
