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ESA astronaut rad-detectors on Artemis

Next Monday's Artemis launch will be an uncrewed first flight, headed into orbit around the moon. Yet technology previously worn by ESA astronauts on the International Space Station has also been hard-mounted aboard the NASA-ESA Orion module......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 26th, 2022

Bethesda exec was “confused” over double standard for multi-console Call of Duty

CoD policy was "the opposite" of what Bethesda was "told to do... What's the difference?" Enlarge / Starfield is the astronaut marooned on the Xbox planet, gazing longingly at Call of Duty exploring the rest of the PlayStation ga.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 27th, 2023

Research proposes extending Earth"s internet to Mars with orbital data servers

You've done it. After years of effort and training, sacrifice, and pain, you become an astronaut and have finally set foot on Mars. Time to post your triumph on TikTok for that sweet social media cred. If only you can get a signal......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 26th, 2023

NASA improves process for turning astronaut pee into drinking water

Human space travel may well be exciting, but anyone that does it has to accept that consuming water from recycled urine will be part of the mission......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 26th, 2023

Handing over European service module for Artemis II

Yesterday, ESA formally gave possession of the second European Service Module to NASA for the Artemis II mission that will see four astronauts circle our moon and return to Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 16th, 2023

Microfluidics in space to detect extraterrestrial life signatures and monitor astronaut health

In a new report now published in npj Microgravity, Zachary Estlack and a research team in mechanical engineering and space sciences at the University of Utah and the University of California, Berkeley, developed a microfluidic organic analyzer to det.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 15th, 2023

NASA laser communications terminal delivered for Artemis II moon mission

The laser communications system for NASA's Artemis II mission arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for integration with the Orion spacecraft, which will carry astronauts around the Moon for the first time since the Apollo missions......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2023

NASA scientist says life could already exist on the moon, and it’s our fault

The lunar south pole has become a hotspot for the space community, especially recently, as NASA plans to land the Artemis space mission there. Now, … The post NASA scientist says life could already exist on the moon, and it’s our fault ap.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsJun 12th, 2023

Lunar dust could pose a serious problem to spacecraft orbiting the Moon

Several missions are set to land on the Moon in the coming decade, ushering in a new era of space exploration. Starting with Artemis III … The post Lunar dust could pose a serious problem to spacecraft orbiting the Moon appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsJun 10th, 2023

Boeing hit with a lawsuit over alleged “theft” of SLS rocket tools

"Without the engines installed and fitted perfectly, the rocket could not launch." Enlarge / The SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen before the Artemis I launch. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) A Colorado-based company, W.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 8th, 2023

NASA"s new detectors could improve views of gamma-ray events

Using technology similar to that found in smartphone cameras, NASA scientists are developing upgraded sensors to reveal more details about black hole outbursts and exploding stars—all while being less power hungry and easier to mass produce than de.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2023

Precision nuclear physics in Indium-115 beta decay spectrum using cryogenic detectors

Certain isotopes such as Indium-115 (In-115) are extremely long lived, taking over 100 trillion years for half of the Indium atoms to decay away. These isotopes allow scientists to probe the precise internal processes that govern other extremely long.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2023

South Africa"s Lee Berger, palaeontology action hero

Donning Indiana Jones hats and astronaut-like suits, Lee Berger is something of a paleontology action hero......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2023

NASA performs critical tests for Artemis V moon rocket

NASA is performing hot fire tests of the new RS-25 engines that will power the agency’s SLS rocket toward the moon in the Artemis V mission......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 5th, 2023

Boeing"s astronaut capsule faces more launch delays after latest problems

Boeing's astronaut capsule faces more launch delays after the discovery of problems that should have been caught earlier, officials said......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2023

The best smart carbon monoxide detectors of 2023

Smart carbon monoxide detectors make it easy to safeguard your home from these odorless gas. Here's a look at the three best models available in 2023......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 24th, 2023

Gravitational-Wave Search Resumes after Three Years and Lots of Headaches

Researchers still hope to discover hundreds of new binary black hole mergers despite technical setbacks that have sidelined key detectors in Italy and Japan.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2023

Can NASA"s Artemis Moon Missions Count on Using Lunar Water Ice?

How realistic is it to expect to find enough ice on the moon to support human habitation?.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2023

Space station welcomes 2 Saudi visitors, including kingdom"s 1st female astronaut

The International Space Station rolled out the welcome mat Monday for two Saudi visitors, including the kingdom's first female astronaut......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2023

Space station welcomes two Saudi visitors, including kingdom"s first female astronaut

The International Space Station rolled out the welcome mat Monday for two Saudi visitors, including the kingdom's first female astronaut......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2023

The best smart smoke detectors

Time for your old smoke detector to get an upgrade? These smart smoke detectors offer app controls, smartphone alerts, better detection features, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 19th, 2023