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NASA Rolls Back Its SLS Rocket for Repairs

After three attempts to run through a test of the Space Launch System, engineers spotted a leak and a faulty valve. The fixes may delay the first Artemis moon mission......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailApr 18th, 2022

With NASA’s plan faltering, China knows it can be first with Mars sample return

"China is likely to become the first country to return samples from Mars." Enlarge / A "selfie" photo of China's Zhurong rover and the Tianwen-1 landing platform on Mars in 2021. (credit: China National Space Administration).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Faced with a tight deadline, NASA and Blue Origin agree to delay New Glenn debut

"We can’t take our foot off the pedal here." Enlarge / The second stage of the New Glenn rocket rolled to the launch site this week. (credit: Blue Origin) NASA and Blue Origin announced Friday that they have agreed to.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

NASA wants Starliner to make a quick getaway from the space station

Starliner is set to land at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico shortly after midnight. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is set to undock from the International Space Station on Friday evening. (credit: NASA) B.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

ChemCam hits 1 million laser shots on Mars since 2012

The ChemCam instrument, developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory, recently zapped its laser for the 1 millionth time on Mars. Sitting on top of NASA's Curiosity rover, ChemCam has been helping make groundbreaking discoveries since 2012......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Boeing"s beleaguered space capsule is heading back to Earth without two NASA astronauts

After months of turmoil over its safety, Boeing's new astronaut capsule is set to depart the International Space Station on Friday without its crew......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Boeing"s beleaguered space capsule is heading back to Earth without two NASA astronauts

Boeing"s beleaguered space capsule is heading back to Earth without two NASA astronauts.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Rocket Report: Falcon 9 lifts its 7,000th Starlink; ABL cuts deep

"Branson was determined to be the first billionaire in space." Enlarge / The second stage of the New Glenn rocket rolls to the launch pad on Tuesday. (credit: Blue Origin) Welcome to Edition 7.10 of the Rocket Report! It.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Boeing"s troubled Starliner spaceship to return to Earth sans crew

Boeing's problem-plagued Starliner is set to finally depart the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, returning to Earth without astronauts after NASA deemed the risk too great......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

NASA sets Europa Clipper launch date, despite Jupiter’s radiation concerns

Following a series of tests to determine the Europa Clipper’s ability to withstand radiation, NASA has finally approved a launch date: October 10. Though an … The post NASA sets Europa Clipper launch date, despite Jupiter’s radiation co.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

After another Boeing letdown, NASA isn’t ready to buy more Starliner missions

Boeing could earn nearly $2 billion more from NASA if it fully executes on the Starliner contract. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sits atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket before liftoff in June to begin the Crew.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

NASA"s Hubble, MAVEN help solve the mystery of Mars"s escaping water

Mars was once a very wet planet, as is evident in its surface geological features. Scientists know that over the last 3 billion years, at least some water went deep underground, but what happened to the rest? Now, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and MA.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Sentinel-2C joins the Copernicus family in orbit

Sentinel-2C launched into orbit on 5 September at 03:50 CEST (4 September 22:50 local time) and separated from the Vega rocket at approximately 04:48 CEST......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

The Moon had volcanic activity much more recently than we knew

Eruptions seem to have continued long after widespread volcanism had ended. Enlarge / The eruptions that produced the dark mare on the lunar surface ended billions of years ago. (credit: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Gateway"s propulsion system testing throttles up

The powerhouse of Gateway, NASA's orbiting outpost around the moon and a critical piece of infrastructure for Artemis, is in the midst of several electric propulsion system tests......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

NASA Earth scientists take flight, set sail to verify PACE satellite data

From sea to sky to orbit, a range of vantage points allow NASA Earth scientists to collect different types of data to better understand our changing planet. Collecting them together, at the same place and the same time, is an important step used to v.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Artemis IV: Gateway gadget fuels deep space dining

NASA engineers are working hard to ensure no astronaut goes hungry on the Artemis IV mission......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Blue Origin set to test fire New Glenn stage at Canaveral launch pad

Blue Origin has only 40 days to go to be ready for its first launch of its heavy lift New Glenn rocket, but has a lot of boxes to tick before liftoff......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Small, harmless asteroid burns up in Earth"s atmosphere over the Philippines

A small asteroid discovered on Wednesday harmlessly burned up in Earth's atmosphere the same day, NASA said......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Europe"s Vega rocket launches in French Guiana

Europe's Vega rocket launched Wednesday from French Guiana, an AFP journalist said, carrying a satellite which will help combat natural disasters......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

The Vega rocket never found its commercial niche. After tonight, it’s gone.

The larger Vega-C will take over, primarily to launch European government satellites. Enlarge / The final Vega rocket on its launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. (credit: European Space Agency) The final flight of Europe.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024