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Tag: NASA
The Critical Fight to Save Hubble and Chandra: Why NASA’s Great Observatories Matter More Than Ever
Recent recommendations from NASA’s Astrophysics Advisory Committee (APAC) have highlighted a growing concern in the astronomical community: potential budget cuts to the Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory. While NASA faces tough budget decisions, the committee strongly argues that cuts to these observatories should be kept to an absolute minimum. Here’s why this matters…
NASA’s 5 x 5 Risk Matrix Scorecard: A Powerful Tool for Space Safety
When it comes to space exploration and engineering, risk management is not just a buzzword—it’s a critical component of mission success and crew safety. In the wake of the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy, NASA established the Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) to ensure the highest standards of safety and engineering excellence across all NASA programs.…
Lunar Exploration: Rolling vs. Trudging – A Quirky Exploration with our Four-Legged Friends
In a future where robotic dogs roam the moon’s surface, the scientists at NASA have brought us one step closer to this sci-fi vision. Yes, you read that right—robot dogs on the moon! It’s an exciting time for both space enthusiasts and robotic aficionados, but it also raises an interesting question: for lunar rovers, is…