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Mar 2024
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Ep. 711: NASA Innovative Advanced Concep...

Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 711: NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live March 4, 2024. NASA works on many missions using tried and true technology, but they also invest in creative ideas that could drive the future of space exploration. It's called NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts or NIAC. This video was made possibl ... Show More
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