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Researchers are learning more about the surprisingly rugged surface of the asteroid Bennu, which is covered with boulders and has defied expectations. Credit: NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona

New Research Examines Asteroid’s Surface

July 28, 2022 // by Kevin Wilcox

New surprises from smallest object NASA has ever orbited.

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher as it rolls out of High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building for the first time to Launch Complex 39B, Thursday, March 17, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani

Podcast Focuses on Engineering Best Practices

April 29, 2022 // by Kevin Wilcox

Small Steps, Giant Leaps series features engineering leaders.

NASA researched vertical farming in the Biomass Production Chamber, a repurposed Project Mercury-era hypobaric test chamber at Kennedy Space Center. Credit: NASA/KSC

Radiant Barriers, Vertical Gardens, Robotic Gloves and More

April 25, 2022 // by Kevin Wilcox

Publication highlights NASA technology improving life on Earth.

Small Satellite Reliability Initiative (SSRI) Knowledge Base

March 18, 2022 // by Daniel Connell

The Small Satellite Reliability Initiative (SSRI) Knowledge Base shares resources, best practices, and lessons learned that improve mission confidence for small satellites. To that end, this comprehensive online tool contains organized, vetted, and high-quality sources of information on key elements of a successful small satellite mission.