DeepSpace
What is BioSentinel?
What is BioSentinel? BioSentinel is a NASA mission that launched on Artemis I in December 2022 to study the effects of space radiation on living organisms. The spacecraft, one of 10 CubeSats, flew past the Moon and entered deep space, where it has been collecting data on space radiation levels. The mission uses yeast as […]
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Support Health Studies for Deep Space Travel
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Support Health Studies for Deep Space Travel NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission will launch a four-person crew to the International Space Station later this summer, conducting health studies for deep space travel. The crew members will participate in simulated lunar landings, vision assessments, and other human physiology studies to address health challenges […]
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Stabilized Z-Pinch Fusion Driven Electromagnetic Propulsion
Stabilized Z-Pinch Fusion Driven Electromagnetic Propulsion The University of Texas at Austin is working on a fusion propulsion system based on z-pinch technology. The system will use electrical current to compress and heat plasma, producing fusion reactions that will be accelerated by an electromagnetic accelerator. The goal of the project is to design, build, and […]
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NASA Receives 10 Nominations for the 29th Annual Webby Awards
NASA Receives 10 Nominations for the 29th Annual Webby Awards 2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) This ultra high-definition video featuring an orange tabby cat named Taters, was streamed from nearly 19 million miles away via laser by NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment, marking a historic milestone for […]
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