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Fungi are familiar organisms – from mushrooms to mold. But the part of a fungus you may not know are the unseen underground mycelia.

Jackie Quinn, an environmental engineer at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, is working on one of the instruments that will help VIPER search for water on the Moon.

Engineers designed this unique testing chamber that is made up of a long tube connected to the building that houses an experiment to test giant telescopes before they are sent to space.

Shapeshifter can travel long distances over hard to access terrains, all while carrying out a diverse set of tasks.

The FAA is working with partners, like NASA, to develop solutions to challenges in aircraft safety, airport technology and human factors.

Laser technology would allow us to move large amounts of data and high-definition video in shorter amounts of time.

New advanced technologies sustain astronauts no matter how long they call the Orion capsule home.

Celebrate Women’s History Month by reading, NASA’s First Woman, a fictional story of the first woman on the Moon.

During the month of March, NASA joins the nation in paying tribute to the many women who play an essential role in shaping our history.

Building on NASA’s history of upgrading and maintaining assets in space, researchers are conducting technology demonstrations will help extend satellite lifespans.

Made up of seven windows, the cupola provides spectacular views of Earth and other celestial objects.

Mallory Johnston is one of the Faces of Technology at NASA. Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning more about her story and others like her.

Since its discovery, the TRAPPIST-1 system has intrigued scientists. It is by far the most unusual planetary system yet found beyond our Sun.

One of NASA’s new Centennial Challenges is looking to the public to help power our return to the Moon.

Researchers at the FAA are using state of the art equipment to measure and record friction, traction, and wheel slippage under various runway conditions.

Orion will need to communicate with Earth while traveling through space.

When NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover tried to collect its first rock core sample last August, the outcome was a puzzle. The sample tube came up empty. So, what had happened?

You may have heard the expression, “If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb.” The origin of this weather lore may have come from the stars.

The primary focus of NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is the Sun, but Venus plays a critical role in the mission.

Inside the International Space, a crew of three to seven members conducts the 200 plus experiments being worked remotely from the ground.