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The Space Shuttle orbiters experienced extreme heat during reentry. NASA and its contractors came up with a solution in the form of very special tiles.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 28, 2023 - In a significant advancement for space technology, Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. has successfully executed its NASA-funded Advanced Modular Power and Energy System (AMPES) Tipping Point fuel

We've all heard the "Twelve Days of Christmas," but for those with a passion for space, let's sing along to the "12 space patches of Christmas" designed by an artist to the real stars, Tim Gagnon.

Artist Tim Gagnon recalls twelve of his space patch designs to commemorate top events in 2023.

The NASA space shuttle reaches high speeds in space. The SR-71 jet moves more slowly because it must reach its top speeds in Earth's atmosphere.

Glass coatings are useful for a variety of applications, including heat shielding and the protection of high-performance alloys from corrosion and oxidation when exposed to high temperatures.

Slaters share their experiences on this years APB trip to New York City.

SLS Core Stage Green Run validates propulsion system performance and modeling May 11, 2021 Engineers with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) program and prime Core Stage contractor Boeing continue to review terabytes of data from the now-complete, once-in-a-generation Green Run design verification test campaign. A series of eight test cases were completed, culminating in a 500-second long, full-duration static firing of the stage in the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis. The Core Stage was the major ne...

" " This image of the International Space Station (ISS) was photographed by a crew member of the STS-105 mission from the Shuttle Orbiter Discovery. The STS-105 mission was the 11th ISS assembly flight. NASA On Nov. 2, 2020, the International Space Station (ISS) celebrated its 20th anniversary of continuous human occupation. With astronauts and cosmonauts from around the world working together, the ISS has demonstrated humankinds ability to not only live and work in space but also coopera...