Astronomy on MSN5d
Why so many spacecraft carry magnetometers
Pictures may enliven us, but other data, such as information about magnetic fields, add a huge amount to our understanding of ...
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3D-printed 'hydrogels' could be future space radiation shields for astronaut trips to Mars
Those tiny colorful dinosaur toys that grow bigger underwater might hold the key to protecting astronauts as they journey through space.
IEEE Spectrum on MSN26d
Electric Propulsion Magnets Ready for Space Tests
“People have talked since the sixties about using strong magnetic fields for shielding in space. While Hēki is not the ideal ...
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Spacecraft’s anti-radiation electromagnetic shield may help humans fly to Mars
MOSCOW, December 12. /TASS/. An artificial electromagnetic shield could reliably shield a crewed spacecraft from cosmic radiation during a flight to Mars, Doctor of Biological Sciences ...
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3D-printed hydrogels show promise for radiation-proof spacesuits, spacecraft
Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field protect us from most ... perfect for spacesuits or spacecraft shielding. Interestingly, researchers have created a 3D model of a space shuttle and an ...
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NASA spacecraft set for second close encounter with the sun—what it hopes to learn
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is set for another close brush with the sun, reaching record speeds of 430,000 mph as it flies through the solar atmosphere. Scientists hope the mission will reveal new ...
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NASA installs heat shield on first private spacecraft bound for Venus
Teams at Ames work with private companies, like Rocket Lab, to turn NASA materials into solutions such as the heat shield tailor-made for this spacecraft destined for Venus, supporting the growth ...