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Episode 165: Sailing the Solar System

Andres Almeida (Host): Wouldn’t it be nice if your spacecraft could simply unfurl a sail like a sailboat and let nature do the rest? No expensive fuel, no risk of engine problems. Well, NASA is demonstrating a technology that could…

Massive Stars Make Their Mark in Hubble Image

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the blue dwarf galaxy Markarian 178 (Mrk 178) against a backdrop of distant galaxies in all shapes and sizes. Some of these distant galaxies even shine through the diffuse edges of Mrk 178.…

NASA’s Two-in-One Satellite Propulsion Demo Begins In-Space Test

2 min read NASA’s Two-in-One Satellite Propulsion Demo Begins In-Space Test Dual Propulsion Experiment (DUPLEX) deploys from the International Space Station December 2, 2025. NASA NASA is working with commercial partners to create high-performing, reliable propulsion systems that will help…

Laura Judd

Laura Judd Research Scientist / Associate Program Manager, IMPAQT Member, Chemistry & Dynamics Branch, Science Directorate, NASA Langley Research Center About Laura grew up in Nebraska, where the ever-changing weather motivated her career path. She has a bachelor’s degree in…

NASA’s Push Toward Commercial Space Communications Gains Momentum 

6 Min Read NASA’s Push Toward Commercial Space Communications Gains Momentum  An artist’s concept of a near-Earth satellite relay constellation. Credits: NASA/Chase Leidy  NASA’s commercial partners are actively demonstrating next-generation satellite relay capabilities for spaceflight missions, marking a significant step…