Expedition 1 marked the beginning of an unprecedented era of peaceful cooperation in space.

Innovation Now

Beyond Earth

Contractions from shrinking causes faults to move suddenly, generating quakes on the Moon.

Seismic Shakes

NASA needed an airbag system that was lightweight enough to launch, but tough enough to survive jagged rocks and extreme temperatures on Mars.

The Martian Impact

Canadarm2 can be commanded to move wherever it needs to go on the outside of the International Space Station.

Operating the Arm

With its high-jump capabilities, LEAP could jumpstart science-driven exploration throughout the solar system.

Jumpstart Exploration

Radio Frequency Gauges could measure how much fuel is in the tank.

Sounds Full

Election Day

A new sonification technique changes the haunting tune this black hole is playing.

Astronomical Sounds

Imagine a moon with no sunlight at all or icy craters that look like scars.

Haunted Hayride

The goal was to generate novel food production technologies and tasty, nutritious food for long-duration exploration missions.

Protein Snacks

Teknologi

Innovation Now is a daily 90-second radio series and podcast that gives listeners a front row seat to hear compelling stories of revolutionary ideas, emerging technologies and the people behind the concepts that are shaping our future.

Beyond Earth

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Seismic Shakes

The Martian Impact

Operating the Arm

Jumpstart Exploration

Sounds Full

Election Day

Beyond Earth

Astronomical Sounds

Haunted Hayride

Protein Snacks