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What are the hidden tales of the Apollo program?

Editor April 10, 2020 astronauts documentaries engineers history Honeywell NASA oral histories scientists spacecraft the Apollo program

The Apollo program is well-known both inside and outside the space community. Its achievements are important benchmarks in humanity’s engagement with space. Much focus is…

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How do you film Earth as an otherworldly alien planet?

Editor January 10, 2020 alien planets astronauts conservancy deserts filmmaking landscapes photography public lands spacesuits the American Southwest

Andrew Studer is a professional outdoor photographer and filmmaker based in Oregon. He has a passion for capturing and showcasing the beauty of our natural…

Artificial Intelligence: Advancing Space Exploration

Editor December 21, 2018 Artificial Intelligence astronauts astronomical surveys CIMON FAIR-SPACE Hub onboard autonomy Robots space travel the Curiosity rover the International Space Station

Space travel is fundamentally a marvel of engineering, so it is no surprise that artificial intelligence is helping advance our exploration of the universe.…

Creature Comforts in Space

Editor September 21, 2018 animal therapy astronauts dementia human-animal bonds personal robots Robotics Robots stress the Artificial Intelligence Lab the Space Symposium

PARO is a robotic baby seal that helps dementia patients and may someday provide companionship to astronauts. The therapeutic tool’s creator Takanori Shibata thinks…