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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

NASA"s massive moon booster arrives at Kennedy Space Center

It's still covered up in what looks like the world's largest PEZ dispenser, but the core stage booster for NASA's Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis II moon mission arrived by barge to Florida on Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Lunar exploration ground sites will enhance the Near Space Network"s communications services

NASA's LEGS can do more than help Earthlings move about the planet. Three Lunar Exploration Ground Sites, or LEGS, will enhance the Near Space Network's communications services and support of NASA's Artemis campaign......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

ISS astronaut video shows a tough gym workout

NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara has shared a video offering an inside look at how space station visitors keep in good shape during six-month stays in orbit......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Mesmerizing ISS time-lapse shows aurora, satellites, stars, and a meteor

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has shared an amazing time-lapse that he captured from the ISS showing an aurora, satellites, stars, and a meteor......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Rocket Report: Firefly’s CEO steps down; Artemis II core stage leaves factory

Rocket Factory Augsburg completed qualification of its upper stage for a first launch this year. Enlarge / The core stage for NASA's second Space Launch System rocket rolls aboard a barge that will take it from New Orleans to Ken.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Boeing is closer to understanding thruster failures on its first astronaut flight with latest test

Boeing is closer to understanding what went wrong with its astronaut capsule in orbit, now that testing is complete on a spare thruster here on Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Next-gen spacesuit can turn urine into drinking water

Researchers have created a prototype spacesuit capable of recycling urine into drinking water, and it could be used in the upcoming Artemis missions......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 16th, 2024

Scientists built real-life “stillsuit” to recycle astronaut urine on space walks

Prototype would replace multi-layered adult diapers currently worn on space walks. Enlarge / The Fremen on Arrakis wear full-body "stillsuits" that recycle absorbed sweat and urine into potable water. (credit: Warner Bros.).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 12th, 2024

A midsummer red sprite seen from space

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick photographed red sprites in Earth's upper atmosphere from the International Space Station on June 3, 2024. The bright red flashes are a less understood phenomena associated with powerful lightning events and appear hig.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

5 New Types of Gravitational-Wave Detectors Could Reshape Astrophysics

With the confirmation of gravitational waves less than a decade old, scientists are barreling ahead with new detectors to pick up ever more elusive ripples in spacetime.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

Using microwave sintering to produce "space brick" for a future moon base

The recent discovery of energy resources on the moon, such as water ice, has refocused interest on its potential as a sustainable hub for space exploration. NASA has also announced the Artemis mission, aiming for long-term human presence on the lunar.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

NASA moon rocket stage for Artemis II moved, prepped for shipment

NASA is preparing the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket core stage that will help power the first crewed mission of NASA's Artemis campaign for shipment. On July 6, NASA and Boeing, the core stage lead contractor, moved the Artemis II rocket stage to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 9th, 2024

This NASA astronaut has been getting creative with his camera on the ISS

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has been sharing stunning images from the space station, while also revealing how he gets the shots......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 8th, 2024

Searching for dark matter with the coldest quantum detectors in the world

One of the greatest mysteries of science could be one step closer to being solved. Approximately 80% of the matter in the universe is dark, meaning that it cannot be seen. In fact, dark matter is passing through us constantly—possibly at a rate of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 4th, 2024

Image: Orion spacecraft prepares for upcoming launch

Technicians lift NASA's Orion spacecraft out of the Final Assembly and System Testing cell on June 28, 2024. The integrated spacecraft, which will be used for the Artemis II mission to orbit the moon, has been undergoing final rounds of testing and a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

NASA names Andre Douglas as backup Artemis II crew member

NASA names Andre Douglas as backup Artemis II crew member.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

Ex-astronaut who died in Washington plane crash was doing a flyby near a friend"s home, NTSB says

Ex-astronaut who died in Washington plane crash was doing a flyby near a friend"s home, NTSB says.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

Boeing’s Starliner capsule poised for second try at first astronaut flight

"It is safe, and that is why we determined that we can fly with what we have.” Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sits on top of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. (cred.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

NASA now aiming to launch Starliner astronaut flight next month

Following multiple delays over the last month, NASA has announced a new target launch date for the first crewed flight of the Starliner capsule......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Ed Dwight, America’s First Black Astronaut Candidate, Flies to Space on Blue Origin Rocket

The 90-year-old finally realized his dreams of spaceflight aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard vehicle, which also carried five other crew members on a short suborbital voyage.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024