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Pointing the Hubble Space Telescope and locking onto distant celestial targets is like holding a laser light steady on a dime that is 200 miles away.


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Mars and the Moon can be tough on spacesuits. So can Arizona's high desert, and it's a lot easier to get to.
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 Gravity Probe B spacecraft
Gentlemen, Start Your Gyros
NASA's Gravity Probe B spacecraft has begun its search for a bizarre prediction of Einstein's relativity.
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Farming for the Future
How aggressive is lettuce? Can plants grow under purple light? The answers could have a big impact on future missions.
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