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......»»
Afraid your pipes will burst? Here are the top water leak detectors
Worried about leaks or flooding on your property? These water leak detectors will sense leaks and send you alerts or sirens to warn you about possible damage......»»
One step closer to making terahertz technology usable in the real world
Researchers have discovered in two-dimensional conductive systems a new effect that promises improved performance of terahertz detectors......»»
Fly me to the Moon: US, Japan aim for lunar landing
Japan and the United States said Monday they want to put the first Japanese astronaut on the Moon as the allies deepen cooperation on space projects......»»
NASA astronaut offers glimpse inside new Starliner capsule
A NASA astronaut has offered a glimpse inside Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which docked with the ISS for the first time on Friday, May 20......»»
Boeing docks crew capsule to space station in test do-over
With only a test dummy aboard, Boeing's astronaut capsule pulled up and parked at the International Space Station for the first time Friday, a huge achievement for the company after years of false starts......»»
Boeing launches Starliner astronaut capsule on uncrewed test mission
Boeing launched its Starliner spacecraft, designed to ferry astronauts to and from the International Space Station, on an uncrewed test mission toward the orbiting outpost Thursday evening. After two prior attempts to complete such a mission failed,.....»»
Spacesuit safety issue prompts NASA to halt ISS spacewalks
NASA is suspending non-emergency spacewalks aboard the ISS while it investigates what caused water to leak into an astronaut’s helmet during a walk in March......»»
NASA reveals launch dates for Artemis I through the first half of 2023
NASA Administrator declares the SLS rocket will launch this year "in August." Enlarge / NASA's Space Launch System rocket is seen on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in April. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) NASA has publishe.....»»
This is how the lunar eclipse looked from space
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station managed to photograph the awesome sight of the recent lunar eclipse......»»
A CubeSat is flying to the moon to make sure Lunar Gateway"s orbit is stable
Before this decade is over, NASA will send astronauts to the moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. As part of the Artemis Program, NASA also plans to establish the infrastructure that will allow for a "sustained program of lunar exploration.".....»»
Boeing clashes with key supplier ahead of Starliner spacecraft launch
Boeing Co. is feuding with Aerojet Rocketdyne, a key supplier for its Starliner spacecraft, as the U.S. aerospace giant races to test launch the uncrewed astronaut capsule and mend its reputation in the space sector, people familiar with the matter s.....»»
NASA"s Artemis I launch likely slipping to August with retry of pad test in June
NASA officials gave an update Thursday on the status of the Artemis I moon rocket launch saying it likely is targeting early- to mid-June before it rolls back out to the launch pad for a wet dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center......»»
SpaceX"s wildly busy year continues with astronaut splashdown
Three NASA astronauts and a European astronaut splashed down aboard their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule off the coast of Florida after midnight Friday morning, capping off their six-month mission during which they worked alongside Russian cosmonauts and.....»»
Astronaut crew returning to Earth after six months on ISS
NASA's Crew-3 mission was returning home to Earth on Thursday after six months aboard the International Space Station......»»
SpaceX"s jam-packed schedule continues with another astronaut return
Three NASA astronauts and a European astronaut are returning home from the International Space Station, capping off their six-month mission during which they worked alongside Russian cosmonauts and hosted the first all-private crew to visit the orbit.....»»
SpaceX Engineer Says NASA Should Plan For Starship"s "Significant" Capability
technology_dude shares a report from Ars Technica: As part of its Artemis program to return humans to the Moon this decade, NASA has a minimum requirement that its "human landing system" must be able to deliver 865 kg to the lunar surface. This is ba.....»»
SpaceX engineer says NASA should plan for Starship’s “significant” capability
"We all need to be thinking bigger and better and really inspirationally about what we can do." Enlarge / In this illustration, SpaceX's Starship vehicle is seen landing on the Moon. (credit: NASA) As part of its Artemis progr.....»»
50 Years After Walking on the Moon, an Astronaut Anticipates Our Return
In 1972 — half a century ago — Charles Moss Duke walked on the moon. Now 86 years old, he's ready for America to get back to exploring the moon, reports the Associated Press: Duke said he does not begrudge NASA for ending the Apollo prog.....»»
50 years on, Apollo 16 moonwalker still "excited" by space
Fifty years after his Apollo 16 mission to the moon, retired NASA astronaut Charlie Duke says he's ready for the U.S. to get back to lunar exploration......»»
UAE to send astronaut on six-month ISS mission
The United Arab Emirates announced Friday it will send an astronaut on a six-month mission to space, as it seeks to become a major player in the industry......»»