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Helping Astronauts Battle Space Germs
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
10/24/12 |
| A new study suggests that microgravity and prolonged space flight could give unique advantages to germs. The data could be valuable in planning future long-duration missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. |
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A New Spin on the Origin of the Earth and Moon
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
10/21/12 |
| Previous theories have suggested that the Moon formed from a cloud of debris caused by a small planet striking the early Earth. A new theory suggests that the impact may have actually broken off a chunk of the Earth, which later formed our planet's familiar moon. |
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Solar Wind is the Source of the Moon's Water
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
10/16/12 |
| Researcher have determined that the presence of water embedded in the lunar surface may be due to the solar wind. The results also indicate that water likely exists on Mercury and on some asteroids. |
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Diary of a Space Zucchini
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
10/15/12 |
| Don Pettit, member of the Expedition 31 crew, documents the life of a zucchini grown in orbit on the International Space Station. Studying how plants grow in space can help astrobiologists understand how Earth life adapts to the space environment. |
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Soil from Mars and the Moon as Radiation Shelter
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
10/13/12 |
| Scientists are testing potential shielding for astronauts on long duration missions beyond Earth. Protecting astronauts from exposure to cosmic radiation is an important step in developing future missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. |
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Learning to Live on Mars
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
10/03/12 |
| While the mission control team for the Phoenix lander was making scientific discoveries on Mars, they were also the subject of a study about how humans cope with living on Mars time. The study reveals how future explorers may be affected by days that do not follow a 24-hour clock. |
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Protection for Humans on Mars
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
09/19/12 |
| By simulating cosmic rays on Earth, scientists are studying methods for using Moon and Mars regolith to protect future explorers from harmful radiation. |
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Pressure Suits are the Height of Fashion
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
09/07/12 |
| A new book details the protective clothing worn by humans at the edge of space. Pressure suits and spacesuits have allowed us to explore the edge of Earth's atmosphere and beyond, and will continue to play a major role on future missions. |
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