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Putting Rovers to the Test
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
06/21/08 |
| Summary: Prototype robotic vehicles have braved sand storms and temperature swings on sand dunes in Washington State in order to prepare for lunar expeditions. The technology will one day be used to aid in returning humans to the moon. |
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Targeting a Lunar Bulls-Eye
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
05/29/08 |
| Summary: Using Earth-based radar, scientists have studied ejecta material from the moon's Orientale impact basin. The new data has implications for future robotic and human missions to explore the lunar south pole. |
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Interplanetary Road Maps
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
05/22/08 |
| Summary: Technology that could someday provide 3D roadmaps of other planets and moons is now in development. The information the maps provide would help in designing future scientific missions to locations in the solar system. |
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Inhale. Explore. Exhale
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
05/14/08 |
| Summary: Volunteers have spent three weeks breathing and sweating inside a NASA test chamber to help researchers design systems for future space vehicles. The systems will control carbon dioxide and humidity for future crew capsules. |
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The Quantity and Quality of Radiation
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
04/19/08 |
| Summary: A new study demonstrates that space radiation may cause long-lasting damage to astronauts. The findings have important implications for long-duration missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. |
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A Vision for Exploration
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
03/31/08 |
| Summary: Bernard Foing is chief scientist of the European Space Agency´s Research and Scientific Support Department. He sees exploration of our Moon as only the first step toward understanding the potential for life in our solar system and beyond. |
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Finding a Crater to Call Home
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
03/02/08 |
| Summary: NASA has obtained the highest resolution map to date of the Moon's south polar region. The data has great value in selecting future landing sites for human exploration missions. |
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RESOLVE to Explore
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
02/29/08 |
| Summary: NASA has demonstrated new robotic technology that will aid in lunar exploration. The technology will help astronauts utilize resources from the Moon's regolith, and will sustain habitats for scientists living and working on the Moon. |
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Living on Mars on Earth
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
02/28/08 |
| Summary: Last week, eight people began a simulated mission to Mars in the desert of Utah. The Earth-based experiment will help researchers understand the logistic, scientific and psychological issues involved in designing a real mission to Mars. |
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Running Sideways in Space
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
02/01/08 |
| Summary: A vertically mounted treadmill is helping scientists develop exercises for astronauts on long-duration missions. The techniques will help counteract the deleterious effects of space travel, such as bone loss and muscle atrophy, and will help keep astronauts healthy on lengthy missions to the Moon and Mars. |
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