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October 1, 2020

New Study on the Space Durability of 3D-Printed Nanocomposites

Thermoplastics such as Kapton or Teflon, which become soft when heated and harden when cooled, are used in aerospace...

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October 1, 2020

Purdue Researchers to Study Radiation-Tolerant 3D Printed Metals on the ISS

What if the 3D printing of some metals could be controlled to make the metals resistant to radiation damage? Such 3D printed...

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iss059e059211 (May 8, 2019) The waxing crescent moon is photographed just above Earths limb and the bluish hue of the atmosphere at the beginning of an orbital sunrise. A portion of one of the International Space Stations solar arrays is seen in the left foreground as the orbital complex flew 258 miles above the Sea of Japan.

October 1, 2020

Nanohmics to Test Ultra-Compact Hyperspectral Imager on the ISS

Imagine a compact sensor in low Earth orbit powerful enough to capture the unique spectral signatures of ground objects, yet...

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iss059e036747 (4 26 2019) Photo documentation of the Materials ISS Experiment Flight Facility (MISSE FF) platform aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

September 29, 2020

Connecting Optical Observations to Chemical Changes

Imagine that you could determine the structural health of spacecraft materials simply by observing their color. Researchers at...

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iss060e022993 (Aug. 6, 2019) The Cygnus resupply spacecraft from Northrop Grumman is shown grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm following its detachment from the Unity module and just before release. Behind the robotic arm, the SpaceX Dragon is seen still attached to the Unity module of the International Space Station.

September 28, 2020

Student Research Experiments to Play Prominent Role in Northrop Grumman Resupply Mission to...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), September 28, 2020 – When Northrop Grumman launches its Cygnus spacecraft to the International...

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A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket is seen as it rolls out to Pad 0A, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at NASAs Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

September 25, 2020

Variety of Life and Physical Science Investigations Destined for the Space Station Onboard...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), September 25, 2020 – More than 20 payloads sponsored by the International Space Station (ISS) U.S....

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A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is raised into a vertical position on Pad 0A, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at NASAs Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Northrop Grummans 13th contracted cargo resupply mission with NASA to the International Space Station will deliver about 8,000 pounds of science and research, crew supplies and vehicle hardware to the orbital laboratory and its crew. The CRS 13 Cygnus spacecraft is named after the first African American astronaut, Major Robert Henry Lawrence Jr., and is scheduled to launch at 5:39pm EST Sunday, Feb. 9.

September 24, 2020

Multiple Technology Development Payloads Highlighting Packed Northrop Grumman CRS-14 Mission...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), September 24, 2020 – Northrop Grumman will launch its 14th commercial resupply services (CRS)...

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The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft aboard, launched from Pad 0A, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at NASAs Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

September 22, 2020

Northrop Grumman CRS-14 Mission Overview

Northrop Grumman’s 14th commercial resupply mission (CRS-14) to the International Space Station (ISS) is slated for launch no...

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September 18, 2020

Former Payload Specialist Astronaut and Physiologist Dr. James Pawelczyk Joins CASIS Board...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), September 18, 2020 – The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), the organization...

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September 16, 2020

Day 2 of ISSRDC Online Series to Feature Space Investment, Commercialization, and...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), September 16, 2020 – Day 2 of the 9th annual International Space Station Research and Development...

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September 10, 2020

“Mighty Mice” in Space Could Lead to New Therapies for Muscle and Bone Loss on Earth

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), September 10, 2020 – Findings from the “Mighty Mice” investigation on the International Space...

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August 25, 2020

Day 1 of ISSRDC Online Series to Feature NASA Leadership and Promote Commercialization of...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), August 25, 2020 – The 9th annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference...

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