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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

The Reason Why NASA"s Artemis Program Doesn"t Have Reusable Rockets

NASA's decision not to utilize reusable rockets comes down to simple physics, mission necessity, and astronaut safety. NASA's decision not to utilize reusable rocket.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  slashgearRelated NewsSep 20th, 2022

How to watch the Artemis I demonstration tanking test on Wednesday

Following two unsuccessful attempts at launching its new rocket, NASA is gearing up for a third attempt. But first it will perform a crucial tanking test......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 17th, 2022

Dinosaurs would’ve loved NASA, retired astronaut says

By reminding us of how dinosaurs met their fate, a retired astronaut has highlighted an important NASA mission that could have huge consequences for Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 15th, 2022

Watch the space station spit out garbage toward Earth

International Space Station astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti has shared a video showing how the orbiting outpost disposes of garbage......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 15th, 2022

Artemis I moon mission: Researchers collaborate to send manikins to measure radiation

When NASA's Artemis I mission launches later this year, its crew will include Helga and Zohar, two manikin models designed in collaboration with Duke University......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 14th, 2022

Wind drives geology on Mars these days

A new paper based on exploration by the NASA's Curiosity Mars rover—and reviewed by an astronaut while she was on the International Space Station (ISS), in what may be a first for peer-reviewed science literature—describes how dramatically differ.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 13th, 2022

NASA"s Moon mission pushed back, again

NASA is now targeting September 27 as the earliest possible launch date for its uncrewed Artemis 1 mission to the Moon, the agency said in a blog post Monday......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 13th, 2022

Astronaut’s photo from ISS shows Earth in a different light

An American astronaut has shared a wonderfully unique image of Earth taken from the International Space Station's Cupola module......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 13th, 2022

NASA confirms date for third launch attempt of next-gen rocket

After two failed attempts to launch its new SLS rocket toward the moon, NASA has confirmed a new schedule for a third effort to begin the Artemis I mission......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 13th, 2022

NASA rocket repairs going to plan ahead of 3rd launch effort

NASA engineers are working to get its next-generation rocket into orbit to finally launch the ambitious Artemis space exploration program......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 12th, 2022

ISS astronaut’s photos capture a ‘wonderful world’

Inspired by Louis Armstrong’s 1967 classic, an ISS astronaut recently posted four sublime Earth images alongside lyrics from the legendary track......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 12th, 2022

ISS astronaut talks space debris

International Space Station inhabitant Samantha Cristoforetti has been talking about the threat that space debris poses to the orbital outpost......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 9th, 2022

NASA eyes two dates for third try at Artemis moon rocket launch

Following two failed attempts to launch its next-generation rocket toward the moon, NASA is now eyeing a couple of dates later this month for a third try......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 9th, 2022

NASA eyes two dates in late September for Artemis I launch but several hurdles remain

NASA has two new date in mind — September 23 or September 27 — for the next attempt at launching its massive new moon rocket on an uncrewed test mission. But there are still several hurdles that could stand in the way, any of which could push the.....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsSep 8th, 2022

What"s next for Artemis I after 2nd scrub?

What went wrong with Artemis I was on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, so that's where NASA has decided to try and fix it......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 8th, 2022

Here"s why it"s taking NASA so long to attempt another Artemis I launch

NASA has a plan for repairs to the massive new moon rocket after its latest attempt to launch an uncrewed test mission. It will be at least a few weeks before the rocket can make its next attempt. Here's why......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsSep 7th, 2022

NASA Orders a Second Delay for the Artemis Moon-Bound Rocket

The uncrewed mission, the first major launch of the Artemis program, suffered a setback after a liquid hydrogen leak......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsSep 6th, 2022

NASA scrubs second attempt to launch Artemis I after hydrogen leak [Updated]

Hydrogen—it leaks. Enlarge / The SLS rocket may launch on Saturday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) 11:15 am ET Saturday: NASA has officially scrubbed the Artemis I launch attempt on Saturday......»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2022

ISS astronaut shows how CPR is performed in space

With the nearest medical experts so far away, astronauts aboard the ISS have to be well trained when it comes to performing emergency treatments......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 5th, 2022

NASA’s Artemis I launch postponed following fuel leak issue

Following two failed launch attempts of its new Space Launch System rocket, NASA will not be making another launch attempt in the next few days......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 4th, 2022