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10 best NASA inventions you own 
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by Jonathan Holmes  |  19 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
NASA boffins may spend their time looking to the sky, but their innovations are used right here on Earth.
The Moon! In 3D! 
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by Stephen Graves  |  27 Sep 2012  |  Comment now
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter reveals 3D snaps of the Moon's surface.
In Pictures: (Almost) Live from Mars 
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In Pictures: (Almost) Live from Mars

10 Aug 2012  |  Comment now
We have been keeping one eye on NASA this week as it used a supersonic parachute and rocket powered sky-crane to land a rover the size of a small card on a whole other planet. In honour of how freaking amazing that is here are some of the first photos published from the Curiosity mission.
Space tech: Watch NASA's Mars rover landing live today  
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Space tech: Watch NASA's Mars rover landing live today

by Chris Jager  |  6 Aug 2012  |  Comment now
Live NASA Curiosity coverage starts at 1:30pm today.
NASA launches app competition 
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by Sophie Charara  |  15 May 2012  |  Comment now
Bored with making irritating cartoon games? Make an app out of NASA's data, impress astronauts and win prizes.
 
Sci-tech: Time-lapse footage of the Earth
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Sci-tech: Time-lapse footage of the Earth

by Chris Jager  |  10 Apr 2012  |  Comment now
These days you can strap a camera to just about anything, including a space station. Here is a time lapse using images from the NASA International Space Station.
Must watch: Time lapse view of Earth from space 
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Must watch: Time lapse view of Earth from space

by Chris Jager  |  21 Nov 2011  |  Comment now
This NASA time lapse video of our planet from outer space has to be seen to be believed.
NASA has something to tell us 
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NASA has something to tell us View all Atomic Articles

by Ewa Grygier  |  1 Dec 2010  |  Comment now
Extraterrestrial life. It’s the stuff of a thousand books, movies and TV shows – but generally as fiction. Until now?
5 more killer free downloads every PC owner should know about 
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5 more killer free downloads every PC owner should know about

25 Jun 2010  |  Comment now
Here are 5 more amazing free downloads every PC owner should know about.
NASA working on turning iPhone into chemical bomb detector 
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NASA working on turning iPhone into chemical bomb detector

by Daniel Long  |  30 Nov 2009  |  Comment now
NASA scientists hope that a chemical sensor for smartphones might one day form the backbone of sophisticated chemical detection network
What ever happened to the....VR Helmet? 
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What ever happened to the....VR Helmet?

5 Nov 2009  |  Comment now
If there was ever an example of a great concept inadequately executed, it was the VR helmet. Hollywood might of loved it - but everyday punters saw otherwise.
NASA puts ISPs to shame  
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NASA puts ISPs to shame

by Nick Farrell  |  24 Aug 2009  |  Comment now
If you are pleased with your broadband connection bandwidth you could be a bit disappointed to find out how far behind the technology ball your local ISP might actually be.
NASA lunar probe broadcasts 461GB of data daily 
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NASA lunar probe broadcasts 461GB of data daily View all Atomic Articles

by Justin Robinson  |  21 Aug 2009  |  Comment now
The lunar probe's got some new old-school tech.
The 101 Greatest Websites (you've never seen): The Great Beyond 
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The 101 Greatest Websites (you've never seen): The Great Beyond

12 Aug 2009  |  Comment now
Incredible images and places to explore the stars of the night sky, photo albums of nebulae, galaxies, and breathtaking maps of the universe
NASA's Ares I-X rocket stacking up 
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NASA's Ares I-X rocket stacking up View all Atomic Articles

by Justin Robinson  |  5 Aug 2009  |  Comment now
For fans of giant rockets, the Ares is sure to please.
Large Binocular Telescope better than Hubble 
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Large Binocular Telescope better than Hubble View all Atomic Articles

by Justin Robinson  |  3 Aug 2009  |  Comment now
How high-tech optics and lasers make space clear as day.
NASA's Mariner 1 aborted due to dodgy programming 
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NASA's Mariner 1 aborted due to dodgy programming View all Atomic Articles

by Justin Robinson  |  24 Jul 2009  |  Comment now
The Mariner 1 had a silly little problem.
NASA releases digital moonwalk video 
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NASA releases digital moonwalk video

17 Jul 2009  |  Comment now
NASA has released digitally restored broadcast footage of the Apollo 11 moonwalk but the one-inch telemetry tapes recorded at tracking stations in Australia and the U.S. remain lost
NASA's Mars Science Laboratory runs millions over-budget 
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NASA's Mars Science Laboratory runs millions over-budget View all Atomic Articles

by Justin Robinson  |  14 Jul 2009  |  Comment now
Yet another NASA project runs budget into the red.
Internet in space is one small step for mankind, one giant step for engineers 
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Internet in space is one small step for mankind, one giant step for engineers

by Daniel Long  |  8 Jul 2009  |  Comment now
A permanent internet connection in space is gradually turning into a reality after the first node was connected to the International Space Station (ISS)

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