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NASA has activated its Deep Space Atomic Clock

NASA’s Deep Space Atomic Clock (DSAC) has been activated following a launch in June. DSAC’s technology is paving the way for autonomous deep space travel. This activation marks the start of its year-long tech demo.

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Spaceflight alters gut bacteria in the same ways, every time

Northwestern University researchers found that spaceflight has a consistent effect on gut bacteria. After comparing data from mice in space and studies on Earth using a tool they developed called STARMAPS, they found something surprising. The cause of changes in gut bacteria during spaceflight isn’t radiation.