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Dying NASA Spacecraft Records Epic "Marsquakes"

As the InSight lander reports the largest-ever meteorite strikes on Mars, scientists wish it a fond farewell.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamOct 29th, 2022

Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing"s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty

Boeing's first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA judged their return too risky......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Two NASA astronauts stuck in space have flown long missions before

The two NASA astronauts left behind at the International Space Station following the return of Boeing's troubled capsule are Navy test pilots who have ridden out long missions before......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Boeing Starliner Returns Home to an Uncertain Future

NASA has three more operational Starliner missions on the books. It hasn't decided whether it will commit to any more than that......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

The maiden voyage of Blue Origin"s massive new rocket won"t be for NASA

The maiden voyage of Blue Origin"s massive new rocket won"t be for NASA.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

With NASA’s plan faltering, China knows it can be first with Mars sample return

"China is likely to become the first country to return samples from Mars." Enlarge / A "selfie" photo of China's Zhurong rover and the Tianwen-1 landing platform on Mars in 2021. (credit: China National Space Administration).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Faced with a tight deadline, NASA and Blue Origin agree to delay New Glenn debut

"We can’t take our foot off the pedal here." Enlarge / The second stage of the New Glenn rocket rolled to the launch site this week. (credit: Blue Origin) NASA and Blue Origin announced Friday that they have agreed to.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

NASA wants Starliner to make a quick getaway from the space station

Starliner is set to land at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico shortly after midnight. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is set to undock from the International Space Station on Friday evening. (credit: NASA) B.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

ChemCam hits 1 million laser shots on Mars since 2012

The ChemCam instrument, developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory, recently zapped its laser for the 1 millionth time on Mars. Sitting on top of NASA's Curiosity rover, ChemCam has been helping make groundbreaking discoveries since 2012......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Boeing"s beleaguered space capsule is heading back to Earth without two NASA astronauts

After months of turmoil over its safety, Boeing's new astronaut capsule is set to depart the International Space Station on Friday without its crew......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Boeing"s beleaguered space capsule is heading back to Earth without two NASA astronauts

Boeing"s beleaguered space capsule is heading back to Earth without two NASA astronauts.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

The Plaud Note is the first AI gadget I think you should buy

The Plaud Note is an AI gadget that records, transcribes, and summarizes voice notes and calls. Could it have been an app? Yes. Is it better? Definitely, yes......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Boeing"s troubled Starliner spaceship to return to Earth sans crew

Boeing's problem-plagued Starliner is set to finally depart the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, returning to Earth without astronauts after NASA deemed the risk too great......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

NASA sets Europa Clipper launch date, despite Jupiter’s radiation concerns

Following a series of tests to determine the Europa Clipper’s ability to withstand radiation, NASA has finally approved a launch date: October 10. Though an … The post NASA sets Europa Clipper launch date, despite Jupiter’s radiation co.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

After another Boeing letdown, NASA isn’t ready to buy more Starliner missions

Boeing could earn nearly $2 billion more from NASA if it fully executes on the Starliner contract. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sits atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket before liftoff in June to begin the Crew.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

NASA"s Hubble, MAVEN help solve the mystery of Mars"s escaping water

Mars was once a very wet planet, as is evident in its surface geological features. Scientists know that over the last 3 billion years, at least some water went deep underground, but what happened to the rest? Now, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and MA.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Boeing Starliner to depart space station tomorrow without its crew

Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft is set to depart from the International Space Station on Friday, September 6......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

JLab brings dual-driver, hi-res sound to its best sports earbuds

JLab's Epic Sport ANC 3 brings new sound quality and spatial audio it its best earhook earbuds......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

An epic, Lord of the Flies-inspired series that I wish more people knew about is headed to Netflix

An epic, Lord of the Flies-inspired series that I wish more people knew about is headed to Netflix.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

The Moon had volcanic activity much more recently than we knew

Eruptions seem to have continued long after widespread volcanism had ended. Enlarge / The eruptions that produced the dark mare on the lunar surface ended billions of years ago. (credit: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

After seeing Wi-Fi network named “STINKY,” Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warship

To be fair, it's hard to live without Wi-Fi. Enlarge / The USS Manchester. Just the spot for a Starlink dish. (credit: Department of Defense) It's no secret that government IT can be a huge bummer. The records retention!.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024