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Why space exploration needs science leadership now — before it’s too late

Research in space is about more than discovery. It is a strategic asset and soft power that attracts partners and supports ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

NASA’s latest ESCAPADE is sending twin low-cost orbiters to examine Mars’ atmosphere

Envision a time when hundreds of spacecraft are exploring the solar system and beyond. That’s the future that NASA’s ESCAPADE ...
Morning Overview on MSN

A startup plans to catch an asteroid with a giant space bag

TransAstra, a California-based startup, is making strides in the field of space resource utilization with its innovative ...
The Daily Galaxy on MSN

This Startup Wants to Catch an Asteroid With a Giant Space Bag, And It Just Might Work

An American startup has come up with a surprisingly simple tool to solve one of space’s most complex challenges.TransAstra, ...

A giant inflatable bag could catch asteroids and space junk

California-based TransAstra is testing an inflatable “Capture Bag” that comes in different sizes and is intended to catch ...