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An unfunded Space Act Agreement to conduct a study of a commercial mission to boost Hubble’s orbit and extend its operations was signed by @NASA and @SpaceX – a mission concept that may be applied to other spacecraft and commercial vehicles:
An unfunded Space Act Agreement to conduct a study of a commercial mission to boost Hubble’s orbit and extend its operations was signed by @NASA and @SpaceX – a mission concept that may be applied to other spacecraft and commercial vehicles:
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NASA, SpaceX to Study Hubble Telescope Reboost Possibility

NASA and SpaceX signed an unfunded Space Act Agreement Thursday, Sept. 22, to study the feasibility of a SpaceX and Polaris idea to boost the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope into a higher orbit with the Dragon spacecraft, at no cost to the government.

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Live now: NASA and @SpaceX leaders discuss the possibility of working together to boost @NASAHubble into a more stable orbit.
Live now: NASA and @SpaceX leaders discuss the possibility of working together to boost @NASAHubble into a more stable orbit.
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New Science, Commercial Study (Sept. 29, 2022)

NASA held a media teleconference at 4:30 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Sept. 29, to discuss a new study exploring potential commercial space opportunities for NASA sci...

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Cannabis can help make it easier for you to poop
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Our @SOFIAtelescope embarked on its final scientific flight today, Sept. 29, 2022. From discovering new water sources on the Moon to detecting the first type of molecule in the universe—SOFIA leaves a legacy of scientific discovery:
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One of the largest asteroids in the asteroid belt contains enough gold to give everyone on Earth $93 billion

It's named '16 Psyche'
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Backpfeifengesicht (German):

A face that deserves to be slapped
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People with a stutter can often sing without stuttering because the brain functions differently when processing words in melody
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This tarantula is literally crawling out of its skin
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The skilled stonemasons who work on Britain’s 42 grand cathedrals stand between these celebrated sites and the persistent erosion of time
The skilled stonemasons who work on Britain’s 42 grand cathedrals stand between these celebrated sites and the persistent erosion of time
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See how stonemasons keep England’s oldest cathedrals standing tall

From chiseling perfect spheres to dealing with nesting falcons, a stonemason’s work is far from one dimensional.

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Ginni Thomas denies discussing the 2020 election with her husband, Clarence Thomas
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Share the wonders of our universe✨
There’s one day left to apply to become a Solar System Ambassador. Selected space fans are trained and volunteer to share @nasa’s exciting discoveries and exploration plans with their communities.

Apply by Sept. 30:
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Apply | Solar System Ambassadors – NASA Solar System Exploration

NASA’s real-time science encyclopedia of deep space exploration. Our scientists and hardworking robots are exploring the wild frontiers of our solar system.

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TED Talks
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This is your brain on sugar.
This is your brain on sugar.
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How sugar affects the brain

When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine -- an overload of sugar spikes dopamine levels and leaves you craving more. Nicole Avena explains why sweets and treats should be enjoyed in moderation. [Directed by STK Films, narrated by Michelle Snow, music by Michael Dow].

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Mission essential personnel are on center to assess readiness for employees to return to work.

The worker population is limited on center until several wastewater stations fully recover from a surge of storm water caused by #HurricaneIan.
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Mind-bending facts about flexibility 🧘‍♀️
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A novel immunotherapy strategy using in vivo generation of engineered CAR T cells can reduce fibrosis and restore cardiac function in a mouse model of heart failure, researchers reported earlier this year in Science.

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A novel immunotherapy strategy using in vivo generation of engineered CAR T cells can reduce fibrosis and restore cardiac function in a mouse model of heart failure, researchers reported earlier this year in Science. Learn more on #WorldHeartDay:
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