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How NASA Nearly Lost the Voyager 2 Spacecraft Forever

The space agency lost touch with the beloved spacecraft following a faulty command signal. Here’s how it happened—and how engineers worked to bring it back......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredAug 11th, 2023

Using multimode propulsion for more efficient trips in space

Over the span of two projects, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign investigated using a propulsion concept known as multimode propulsion to get spacecraft to the moon and developed a technique to design optimal multimode transf.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

For some reason, NASA is treating Orion’s heat shield problems as a secret

“I’m not going to share right now. When it comes out, it’ll all come out together.” For those who follow NASA's human spaceflight program, a burning question for the last.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

NASA’s oldest active astronaut is also one of the most curious humans

"We made the mistake of peeking out the Cupola windows." For his most recent trip to the International Space Station, in lieu of bringing coffee or some other beverage in his "per.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Seeing a black hole"s jet in a new light: A look at high-energy particles being blasted across space

Research led by the University of Michigan has pored over more than two decades' worth of data from NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory to show there's new knotty science to discover around black holes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

NASA telescopes discover brown dwarf protoplanetary disks in the Orion Nebula

Newborn stars are surrounded by disks of gas and dust within which planets are born, known as protoplanetary disks. In the Orion Nebula, the brightest and most massive stars emit intense ultraviolet radiation that illuminates protoplanetary disks, al.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Lost Silk Road Cities Discovered High in the Mountains of Central Asia

On the Silk Road, these lost twin cities may have sustained themselves in a foreboding landscape with metallurgy and commerce.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

The Forgotten Developer of Tamoxifen, a Lifesaving Breast Cancer Therapy

Her name was on the patent for tamoxifen, but Dora Richardson’s story was lost until now.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Plans to Destroy the International Space Station Preview a Bigger Orbital Junk Problem

A special spacecraft will guide the space station through Earth’s atmosphere, but what about other large pieces of space debris?.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Lost Silk Road cities rediscovered by scientists in mountains of Uzbekistan

Lost Silk Road cities rediscovered by scientists in mountains of Uzbekistan.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Inside Former Billionaire Diddy’s Dwindling Empire: How Much Money Has He Lost

Inside Former Billionaire Diddy’s Dwindling Empire: How Much Money Has He Lost.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

NASA astronaut is released from the hospital after returning from space

NASA astronaut is released from the hospital after returning from space.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Astronaut released from hospital after “medical issue” upon return from space

NASA says the astronaut was hospitalized overnight for medical observation. NASA said Saturday an astronaut hospitalized after returning from space the day before has been release.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

NASA astronaut hospitalized after return from ISS

A NASA astronaut who just returned from the International Space Station has been hospitalized for an unspecified medical condition but remains stable, the US space agency said Friday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Astronaut hospitalized after returning from 235-day space mission

NASA says the astronaut is in "stable condition under observation as a precautionary measure." NASA said Friday one its astronauts is in a hospital in Florida for medical observat.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Why is Elon Musk talking to Vladimir Putin, and what does it mean for SpaceX?

NASA chief says ties between SpaceX CEO and Putin should be investigated. In a blockbuster story published Friday morning, The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk has been.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Report: Nations must close huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and deliver immediate action, or 1.5°C is lost

Nations must collectively commit to cutting 42% off annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 57% by 2035 in the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)—and back this up with rapid action—or the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal wi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

UK climate strategy ruled lawful in landmark court case

A man whose home had to be demolished because of coastal erosion lost a landmark legal claim on Friday against the UK government that accused it of failing to meet obligations to protect citizens from the effects of climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

A Neuralink Rival Says Its Eye Implant Restored Vision in Blind People

Science Corporation's retinal implant allowed some people who lost their central vision to read, play cards, and recognize faces......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

I weighed 325 pounds at my heaviest. I lost almost half my weight by cutting down portions and moving more.

I weighed 325 pounds at my heaviest. I lost almost half my weight by cutting down portions and moving more......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Vote to continue strike exposes Boeing workers" anger over lost pensions

Vote to continue strike exposes Boeing workers" anger over lost pensions.....»»

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