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Astrophotographer Spots Spacewalking Astronauts From the Ground

InfiniteZero shares a report from Space.com: Last Wednesday (March 23), NASA astronaut Raja Chari and the European Space Agency's Matthias Maurer spent nearly seven hours outside the International Space Station, performing a variety of maintenance wo.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotMar 30th, 2022

Elon Musk says SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission will be ‘epic.’ Here’s why

SpaceX chief Elon Musk said on Sunday that the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission involving four non-professional astronauts will be "epic.".....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

Some Tesla customers complain they got dirty Cybertrucks

After reservation holders waited more than two years longer than promised, some Cybertrucks have been delivered with dirt, mud and spots on the stainless-steel body......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 18th, 2024

Headrests remain top problem for drivers for fifth consecutive year, J.D. Power finds

The study also found that Chevrolet dominated seat comfort and quality for mass-market vehicles, ranking in the top three for all segments except compact cars. For premium vehicles, Porsche vehicles held two of the top three spots for both cars and S.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

Researchers develop a test bed for separating valuable material on the moon

It's often better to flesh out technologies fully on Earth's surface before they're used in space. That is doubly true if that technology is part of the critical infrastructure keeping astronauts alive on the moon......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

Exotic eye worm rapidly invades US by spreading from testes of fruit flies

The spread to bears shows the worm is gaining ground and new hosts in the US. Enlarge / An adult Thelazia callipaeda in the eye of a cat. In a battle of bear versus exotic eye worm, the eye worm wins—and that's bad ne.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Surf spots are global ally in climate fight, study finds

A first-of-its-kind study, published today in Conservation Science and Practice, has found that the forests, mangroves and marshes surrounding surf breaks store almost 90 Mt (million metric tons) of climate-stabilizing "irrecoverable carbon," making.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

Saturday Citations: A rare misstep for Boeing; mouse jocks and calorie restriction; human brains in sync

This week's headlines include the extended sleepover for astronauts in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, insight into our imitative behaviors, and the Olympic form of mice......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 10th, 2024

Meet the two Boeing mission astronauts stuck aboard the ISS

Two astronauts stranded in space may sound like the start to a big-screen science thriller, but the Boeing Starliner mission is no work of Hollywood fiction......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 10th, 2024

“Archeology” on the ISS helps identify what astronauts really need

Regular photography shows a tool shed and more isolated toilet would be appreciated. Enlarge / Jessica Watkins gets to work on the ISS (credit: NASA) “Archeology really is a perspective on material culture we use as ev.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

China’s Long March 6A rocket is making a mess in low-Earth orbit

After nearly every flight, the upper stage of this rocket breaks apart in orbit. Enlarge / Debris from the upper stage of China's Long March 6A rocket captured from the ground by Slingshot Aerospace. (credit: Slingshot Aerospace.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? Here"s what to know

NASA is wrestling over how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station, after repeatedly delaying their return aboard Boeing's troubled capsule......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

NASA Still Hasn"t Decided How to Get the Boeing Starliner Astronauts Home

One potential path forward involves hitching a ride from SpaceX—but not until 2025......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

Watch NASA astronauts use VR to ‘explore’ upcoming lunar space station

NASA astronauts have been having fun trying out VR goggles that take them aboard a representation of the upcoming lunar space station......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Gaia spots possible moons around hundreds of asteroids

ESA's star-surveying Gaia mission has again proven to be a formidable asteroid explorer, spotting potential moons around more than 350 asteroids not known to have a companion......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth

What should have been a quick trip to the International Space Station may turn into an eight-month stay for two NASA astronauts if they have to switch from Boeing to SpaceX for a ride home......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Watch NASA astronauts use VR to explore the first lunar space station

NASA astronauts have been having fun trying out VR goggles that take them aboard the lunar space station, though there's also a serious side to the activity......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth

NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

How NASA’s Stranded Starliner Astronauts Could Fly Home with SpaceX

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck on the ISS since they launched to the station in early June. Now the space agency is close to deciding how to bring them back.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Boeing"s Starliner astronauts could return on SpaceX capsule in Feb 2025, NASA says

Boeing"s Starliner astronauts could return on SpaceX capsule in Feb 2025, NASA says.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Watch NFL Preseason Games 2024: Full streaming schedule

The NFL is back. Preseason football may not be the most meaningful action on the planet, but it offers fans an opportunity to see rookies in live-game action for the first time, as well as players battling for final roster spots and some early glimps.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024