A Successful Failure

July 22, 2020 March 21, 2022

Spirit of Innovation January 15, 2026
From astronaut gloves to space food, NASA Centennial Challenges looks to the public for solutions.
Trapped in the Lunar Dust January 14, 2026
Once on the lunar surface, MSOLO will search for the presence of Helium-3, which may be trapped in the lunar dust.
A Slice of Space January 13, 2026
A starfield made up of a very small slice of space is all the Europa Clipper needs to determine where it’s headed.
Laser Beam Power January 12, 2026
A research team from Purdue University plans to use laser beams pointed at an origami inspired sail for power.
SPLICing the Way January 9, 2026
Landing on the Moon is no small feat, but with advanced landing technologies, NASA is SPLICE-ing the way for safe, autonomous landings.
Public Ingenuity January 8, 2026
NASA is looking for solvers who can recycle waste into usable products.
Robots to the Rescue January 7, 2026
These squishy robots offer a relatively easy way to place delicate instruments in hard-to-reach places.
Indoor Air January 6, 2026
Winter means closed windows and stale air. But, with the help of this NASA spinoff, you can choose houseplants that help you breathe easier.
A Tool to Solve Problems January 5, 2026
We hear about it. But exactly what is AI?
Weather on Other Worlds January 2, 2026
Although our home world is a dynamic and stormy planet, temperatures on other planets may surprise you.