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......»»
SpaceX just launched tourists to the ISS. Here"s everything you need to know
A SpaceX rocket carrying three paying customers and a former NASA astronaut took off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday morning, kicking off a first-of-its-kind mission that will take the group on a 10-day mission to the International Spa.....»»
SpaceX is about to launch tourists to the ISS. Here"s everything you need to know
A SpaceX rocket carrying three paying customers and a former NASA astronaut is slated to take off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday morning, kicking off a first-of-its-kind mission that will take the group on a 10-day mission to the Inte.....»»
SpaceX documentary about historic mission hits Netflix today
A new Netflix documentary focuses on the growth of Elon Musk's SpaceX and its success in returning astronaut launches to U.S. soil after a nine-year absence......»»
ESA astronaut performs simulated polar moon landing
Side-lit by the sun, its heavily cratered surface mired in shadow, the south pole of the moon represents a highly challenging lunar landing target. Italian ESA astronaut Roberto Vittori took to an advanced flight simulator to try out a mock polar tou.....»»
Canoo wins NASA’s Artemis crew transport vehicle contract
The vehicle must seat nine, have 50 miles of range, and be emission-free. Enlarge / Canoo's lifestyle vehicle will be too small to fit NASA's needs, but perhaps the Artemis Crew Transport Vehicle will look like a stretched-out version.....»»
In space, Russians and Americans remain "dear friends": astronaut
After nearly a week back on Earth, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei said Tuesday the relationship between US astronauts and Russian cosmonauts remained positive while on board the International Space Station, despite their countries' animosity over Mosc.....»»
NASA hits new snag with Artemis test at Kennedy Space Center, could threaten Axiom mission
NASA looked to complete its Artemis moon rocket tanking test at Kennedy Space Center after an issue forced a scrub on Sunday, but a new valve issue forced mission managers to call it off again......»»
NASA calls off second try at moon rocket launchpad test
NASA has called off a second attempt at a launchpad test of its next-generation rocket destined for lunar missions as part of the Artemis program......»»
Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson reunite in Project Artemis
Former Avengers co-stars Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson will again team up in Project Artemis, a new AppleTV+ original film directed by Jason Bateman......»»
U.S. astronaut returns home after record-breaking mission
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returned home safely on Wednesday after the longest single space mission by an American astronaut......»»
A NASA astronaut just landed in a Russian spacecraft, and all is well
What happens next will probably depend on the war in Ukraine. Enlarge / NASA Astronaut Mark Vande Hei flashes a thumbs-up shortly after landing on Wednesday. (credit: NASA) After more than a month of speculation, NASA astronau.....»»
US astronaut ends record-long spaceflight in Russian capsule
A NASA astronaut caught a Russian ride back to Earth on Wednesday after a U.S. record 355 days at the International Space Station, returning with two cosmonauts to a world torn apart by war......»»
Russian, US ISS record-holders return to earth
A record-breaking US astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts were headed for Earth Wednesday in the first space landing since Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent tensions between Moscow and the West to Cold War levels......»»
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.....»»
SpaceX Ending Production of Flagship Crew Capsule
SpaceX has ended production of new Crew Dragon astronaut capsules, a company executive told Reuters, as Elon Musk's space transportation company heaps resources on its next-generation spaceship program. From the report: Capping the fleet at four Crew.....»»
No more excuses: NASA in line to get funding needed for Artemis plan
"A lot of people come to work every day that are working to get to 2025." Enlarge / NASA's SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft are at the launch site in Florida, ready for a wet dress rehearsal in early April. (credit: NASA) Presi.....»»
U.S. astronaut shares highs and lows of record space trip
U.S. astronaut Mark Vande Hei spoke about the highs and lows of his record-breaking stay aboard the International Space Station......»»
How to watch record-breaking astronaut return to Earth this week
This week, record-breaking NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei will be returning from the ISS along with two of his Russian colleagues. Here's how to watch......»»
NASA Wants Another Moon Lander For Artemis Astronauts, Not Just SpaceX"s Starship
NASA plans to encourage the development of another commercial vehicle that can land its Artemis astronauts on the moon. Space.com reports: In April 2021, NASA picked SpaceX to build the first crewed lunar lander for the agency's Artemis program, whic.....»»
The legacy of Sally Ride: America’s first woman in space
Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, didn't fit NASA's archetype for a female astronaut -- and that's precisely why she was such a pioneer......»»