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Moon GPS signals acquired by NASA
Friday, March 14, 2025 by Richard Harris
NASA and the Italian Space Agency made history on March 3 when the Lunar GNSS Receiver Experiment (LuGRE) became the first technology demonstration to acquire and track Earth-based navigation signals on the Moon’s surface. Image credit: NASA The LuGRE payload’s success in lunar orb...
The inaugural flight of the lunar landing research vehicle occurred 60 years ago
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 by Richard Harris
In the early 1960s, the United States was racing against time to fulfill President John F. Kennedy's bold objective: to land a man on the Moon and return him safely to Earth before the decade's close. This ambitious goal presented numerous technical challenges, particularly in preparing astr...
Nasa highlights the inspiring work of engineer Felipe Valdez
Saturday, October 26, 2024 by Richard Harris
NASA recently spotlighted the remarkable career of Felipe Valdez, a flight controls engineer whose journey from intern to engineer serves as a testament to dedication and resilience. Born in the United States and raised in Mexico, Valdez encountered numerous challenges throughout his upbringing. Des...
Hubble is still going strong but how
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 by Richard Harris
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, stands as a monument to human ingenuity and adaptability. Designed to be serviced in the vacuum of space, Hubble has defied expectations, remaining operational for over three decades, far exceeding its intended lifespan of 15 years. This extraor...