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Moondust buster? NASA funds far-out research projects, including four in Washington state

by Alan Boyle on May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 at 6:15 pm

How do you keep moondust from gumming up the works in NASA’s future spacesuits and spacecraft? That’s one of the issues addressed in the latest batch of projects backed by… Read More

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Crowdfunding campaign lets you snag simulated moon dirt — but handle with care

by Alan Boyle on October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 at 7:35 pm

Wanna buy some fake moon dirt? Off Planet Research, which manufactures loads of the stuff, is making it available for public consumption — but make sure you don’t eat it or… Read More

Lunar dirt and rocks

Simulated moon dirt is turning up some real challenges for future lunar missions

by Alan Boyle on June 28, 2018June 29, 2018 at 10:32 am

RENTON, Wash. — When commercial ventures start setting up shop on the moon, they may well run into nasty clouds of grit that clog up airways and gum up equipment. Those… Read More

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