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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

Polaris Dawn project aims to prevent bone loss in space

Dartmouth researchers have a project aboard the Polaris Dawn mission they hope will help address two major health risks of space flight—the breakdown of astronauts' bones in zero-gravity conditions and the resulting danger of developing kidney ston.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Antarctic research supports healthy space for astronauts

Astronauts and Australian Antarctic expeditioners are working together to advance human health in space, and on Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Amid Boeing"s Starliner troubles, WA space industry thrives

It'd be reasonable to think Washington's space economy has a lot riding on Boeing's Starliner, the spacecraft that left two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station and headed back to Earth with an empty cabin Friday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Private astronauts on daring trek ahead of historic spacewalk

A private crew set out on an audacious orbital expedition Tuesday, journeying deeper into the cosmos than any humans in half a century as they prepare for the first ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

The Polaris Dawn crew is in space. Now what?

Four non-professional astronauts are now orbiting Earth inside a SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship. Here's what'll happen next ........»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Who is on SpaceX"s historic private spacewalk mission?

Four US civilians are set to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk on Thursday—a risky endeavor usually reserved for trained astronauts from government agencies......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

The Crew titles to get offline modes after first game was delisted

The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest will be getting offline modes after the first game was rendered unplayable......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

SpaceX live stream shows Polaris Dawn crew preparing for launch

SpaceX has revealed a targeted launch time for the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission that's scheduled to lift off on Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Polaris Dawn takes to the skies, setting the stage for a daring private spacewalk

Weather had confounded the launch attempt for nearly two weeks. Enlarge / A Crew Dragon spacecraft separates from the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday morning. (credit: SpaceX) A Falcon 9 rocket streaked into.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

SpaceX live-stream shows Polaris Dawn crew preparing for launch

SpaceX has revealed a targeted launch time for the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission that's scheduled to lift off on Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

SpaceX finally launches historic Polaris Dawn mission

SpaceX has finally launched the Polaris Dawn mission and its four crew members on a Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Artemis III landing sites identified using mapping and algorithm techniques

Where would be the most ideal landing site for the Artemis III crew in SpaceX's Human Landing System (HLS)? This is what a recent study submitted to Acta Astronautica, and available on the arXiv preprint server, hopes to address as an international t.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Plot twist: How giving old graveyards new life as parks can improve our cities

Old graveyards are a forgotten land asset that can find new life as urban parks in crowded cities. As the density of our cities increases, efficient use of urban land becomes paramount. In particular, land for urban parks becomes more important and h.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Leaving behind its crew, Starliner departs space station and returns to Earth

"We will review the data and determine the next steps for the program," says Boeing's Starliner manager. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft after landing Friday night at White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico. (credit: Boeing.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Boeing Starliner lands safely back on Earth without its crew

After an unexpected three months spent in orbit, the Boeing Starliner spacecraft has returned safely to Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing"s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty

Boeing's first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA judged their return too risky......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Two NASA astronauts stuck in space have flown long missions before

The two NASA astronauts left behind at the International Space Station following the return of Boeing's troubled capsule are Navy test pilots who have ridden out long missions before......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing"s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty

Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing"s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

How to watch the uncrewed Starliner depart the space station and land in the desert

The troubled Boeing Starliner will depart from the International Space Station (ISS) tonight, traveling back to Earth without its crew. Here's how to watch......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Boeing"s beleaguered Starliner capsule leaves space station and heads home without any astronauts

Boeing"s beleaguered Starliner capsule leaves space station and heads home without any astronauts.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024