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NASA's Morpheus lander detects hazards, noisily passes tethered flight test (video)
While it's not landing on Mars any time soon, NASA took a breather from Curiosity's adventures to showcase the Morpheus Lander. The prototype went through its first (tethered) flight test at the Kennedy Space Center just before the weekend, showcasing its methane-powered rocket system. It's this rocket setup which could make the Morpheus Lander a strong candidate for future landings. It's both safer than rocket fuel and NASA suggests that methane gas discarded from the International Space Station could be enough to top up the lander's fuel tanks without...
Published By: Engadget - Tuesday, 7 August, 2012
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Major immigration overhaul passes first big test
CBS News (Today) - Legislation to grant chance at citizenship to immigrants living illegally in U.S. clears Senate Judiciary...
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Immigration bill passes first big test
