Self-propelled robotic device can speed through pipes, pinpointing leaks more accurately than existing methods.
A new way to detect leaks in pipes
Taking Man to Mars: NASA Reveals the Technology Behind Its Orion Capsule
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MGI strategic plan released for public comment
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