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ISS gets more crowded with 3 new astronauts taking crew to 10

The ISS is now a little more crowded than usual after three new crew members arrived at the facility on Wednesday, September 21, bringing the crew count to 10......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsSep 22nd, 2022

SpaceX Crew-9 mission launches carrying two astronauts to ISS

The much-delayed mission launched with just two crew members due to issues with the test flight of the Boeing Starliner......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News12 hr. 6 min. ago

SpaceX launches mission to bring Starliner astronauts back to Earth

SpaceX is bringing back propulsive landings with its Dragon capsule, but only in emergencies. Enlarge / SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft climbs away from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on Saturday atop a Falcon 9 roc.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News18 hr. 6 min. ago

SpaceX launches rescue mission to return stranded astronauts

A SpaceX rocket soared into the sky Saturday with two passengers on board, leaving two seats empty to return American astronauts who have been stranded for months on the International Space Station, NASA said......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 38 min. ago

SpaceX set to launch mission to bring Starliner astronauts back to Earth

SpaceX is bringing back propulsive landings with its Dragon capsule, but only in emergencies. Enlarge / SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft is ready for launch atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Spa.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News22 hr. 38 min. ago

Study suggests moon may have been captured from space rather than formed from collision particles

Over six missions to the moon, from 1969 to 1972, Apollo astronauts collected more than 800 pounds of lunar rock and soil. Chemical and isotopic analysis of that material showed that it was similar to the rock and soil on Earth: calcium-rich, basalti.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

ISS astronauts enjoy front row seats for comet’s journey toward the sun

Astronauts aboard the space station are following the movement of a comet, using the opportunity to capture some remarkable photos and footage......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 26th, 2024

Robotic moving "crew" preps for work on moon

As NASA moves forward with efforts to establish a long-term presence on the moon as part of the Artemis campaign, safely moving cargo from landers to the lunar surface is a crucial capability......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 25th, 2024

SpaceX Crew-9 launch delayed again because of Tropical Storm Helene

As Florida braces for the arrival of Tropical Storm Helene, the launch of NASA's Crew-9 mission from the Kennedy Space Center has once again been delayed......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

In the room where it happened: When NASA nearly gave Boeing all the crew funding

"In all my years of working with Boeing I never saw them sign up for additional work for free." Enlarge / But for a fateful meeting in the summer of 2014, Crew Dragon probably never would have happened. (credit: SpaceX).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

Scientists explore how indoor vertical farming could help future-proof food demand

To make sure everyone eats well in our crowded world, we need to innovate. Vertical farming systems, which grow plants intensively in an indoor setting, could be part of the answer—but to use them on a large scale we need to overcome key problems,.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

How to watch SpaceX’s Crew-9 launch to the ISS on Thursday

SpaceX and NASA are targeting Thursday for the launch of the Crew-9 mission to the space station, though a storm in the area could cause a delay......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

Florence Pugh’s depressed assassin finds her crew in Thunderbolts* teaser

"Everyone here has done bad things. Someone wants us gone." Florence Pugh heads an assembly of misfits in Marvel's Thunderbolts*. Marvel Studios has dropped an extended teaser trailer for the final feature film in its Phase Six slat.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

What happens to a person when they"re stuck in space?

What was supposed to be a weeklong test flight in space has turned into a months-long stay for astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. While the unexpected delays from their mission may not have any negative side effects on the future of space ex.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

SpaceX launch to retrieve NASA astronauts highlights growing lead over Boeing in commercial space industry

SpaceX launch to retrieve NASA astronauts highlights growing lead over Boeing in commercial space industry.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 22nd, 2024

New Footage Shows Imploded Crew Compartment of Doomed Titanic Sub

New Footage Shows Imploded Crew Compartment of Doomed Titanic Sub.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 22nd, 2024

NASA has a fine plan for deorbiting the ISS—unless Russia gets in the way

"If the deorbit vehicle is ready, do we go ahead and bring it home?" Enlarge / This photo of the International Space Station was captured by a crew member on a Soyuz spacecraft. (credit: NASA/Roscosmos) A little more tha.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 21st, 2024

Watch SpaceX fire up Starship engines ahead of fifth test flight

SpaceX has shared footage of a recent static fire test involving its Starship spacecraft, a modified version of which will put astronauts on the moon......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Mannequins flew around the moon on a path astronauts could soon take. Scientists just revealed how they fared

Mannequins flew around the moon on a path astronauts could soon take. Scientists just revealed how they fared.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Artemis I mission data show astronauts sent to the moon aboard Orion will be protected from radiation

According to a large team of technical and health specialists, astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft will be well protected from radiation when the Artemis II mission travels to the moon and back next year......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

How scientists are keeping the Orion spacecraft safe from radiation

NASA's Orion spacecraft will need to protect astronauts from dangerous radiation when they visit the moon in the upcoming Artemis missions......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024