Super-Black Nano-Coating to Be Tested for the First Time in Space, NASA “An emerging super-black nanotechnology that promises to make spacecraft instruments more sensitive without enlarging their size will be […]
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Panel Discussion – NASA Exploration Technology Review
NASA Exploration Technology Review – AIAA Space 2014, SpaceRef Business “At this years AIAA Space 2014 conference NASA provided a panel of experts to discuss their Exploration Technology. The panel […]
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LDSD Briefing and New Video
NASA Holds Briefing on New Planetary Landing Technology, SpaceRef “Today NASA held a briefing on its recent Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD) project test. LDSD is a rocket-powered, saucer-shaped test vehicle […]
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Future Space-Based Communication Systems
Yes, Virginia, You Will Be Able to Download your iTunes on Mars, Eventually, SpaceRef “Our world is becoming rapidly connected and as humanity ventures off planet they will take their […]
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NIAC Funds Five Concepts
NIAC Announces Five Phase II Funded Concepts, SpaceRef Business “Looking ahead to an exciting future, NASA is continuing to invest in concepts that may one day revolutionize how we live […]
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Webb Sunshield Works as Expected (In the Lab)
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Sunshield Stacks Up to Test, NASA “The Sunshield on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the largest part of the observatory–five layers of thin membrane […]
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Popular Press Exaggerates 3D-Printing Technology Says NRC Report
National Research Council Report Says It’s Too Soon for 3-D Printing to Significantly Enhance Space Operations, SpaceRef Business “A National Research Council report, 3D Printing in Space, says it’s too […]
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NASA JSC's Expensive Custom Trailer For Val the Robot
Reader note:“I was at the DRC all week. NASA showed up with the most awesome/expensive looking tracker/trailer. Â It had a custom paint job, new custom “pelican” cases for all equipment, […]
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There's No One Home at innovate.nasa.gov
Keith’s 30 Oct 4:52 pm note: What is innovate.nasa.gov? It claims to be “a collaboration platform to foster open discussion about technology across NASA and its external innovation community. This […]
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NASA's Technology Program Can't Explain or Coordinate Itself
.@NASASpinoff why don't @NASATechBriefs @NASA_Technology @NASATechgateway coordinate & retweet ALL #NASA tech news? Who's in charge? #NASA — NASA Watch (@NASAWatch) October 25, 2013 NASA Technology That Can’t Link To […]