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NASA rover makes adventurous trip, then snaps stunning Mars picture

NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars captured a spectacular Martian vista after it made a journey through challenging terrain on the Red Planet's Mount Sharp. It was a long slog. But NASA's Curiosity rover did it.The space agency's car-sized robot, w.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableOct 9th, 2023

NASA flights map critical minerals from skies above western US

On a crystal-clear afternoon above a desert ghost town, a NASA aircraft scoured the ground for minerals. The plane, a high-altitude ER-2 research aircraft, had taken off early that morning from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, Cali.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

MAUVE: An ultraviolet astrophysics probe mission concept

For the past 30 years, NASA's Great Observatories—the Hubble, Spitzer, Compton, and Chandra space telescopes—have revealed some amazing things about the universe. In addition to some of the deepest views of the universe provided by the Hubble Dee.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Rocket Report: NASA delays Artemis again; SpinLaunch spins a little cash

A report in which we read some tea leaves. Welcome to Edition 7.22 of the Rocket Report! The big news is the Trump administration's announcement that commercial astronaut Jared Is.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

NASA says Orion’s heat shield is good to go for Artemis II—but does it matter?

The Artemis II mission, as NASA currently envisions it, won't launch until April 2026. Two years ago next week, NASA's Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean to wrap.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

NASA pushes back its Artemis moon missions due to heat shield issues

NASA is delaying its Artemis II and Artemis III missions to 2026 and 2027 respectively due to issues with the Orion capsule's heat shield......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

How did the CEO of an online payments firm become the nominee to lead NASA?

Expect significant changes for America's space agency. President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday his intent to nominate entrepreneur and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Hubble takes closest-ever look at a quasar

Astronomers have used the unique capabilities of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to peer closer than ever into the throat of an energetic monster black hole powering a quasar. A quasar is a galactic center that glows brightly as the black hole consumes.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

NASA delays crewed lunar landing to 2027

The United States is pushing back its planned return to the moon from 2026 to "mid-2027" as it deals with heat shield issues and other troubles plaguing its Orion crew capsule, NASA officials said Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

The already-cheap Insignia 55-inch 4K TV has an additional $110 discount today

Feast your eyes on a budget-friendly 4K LED that doesn’t skimp on picture quality. Save $110 when you order the Insignia 55-inch F30 Series 4K TV at Best Buy......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

NASA"s stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space. Just 2 more to go

Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams hit the six-month mark in space Thursday with two more to go......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

China plans to retrieve Mars samples by 2031

China's growing presence in space has been undeniable since the turn of the century. Between sending the first "taikonaut" to space in 2003 (Yang Liwei), launching the first Chinese robotic mission to the moon (Chang'e-1) in 2007, and the deployment.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Could we use an asteroid to shield astronauts on their way to Mars?

Radiation is a primary concern for long-duration human spaceflight, such as the planned trips to Mars, which are the stated goal of organizations such as NASA and SpaceX. Shielding is the standard way to protect astronauts from radiation during those.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

NASA to offer major update on Artemis moon plan. Here’s how to watch

NASA’s top team is about to offer its first major update on its ambitious Artemis program in almost a year......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Cyber Week savings: Take $250 off the 55-inch Sony X90L 4K TV

Experience vibrant picture quality and great motion clarity with the Sony 55-inch X90L 4K LED, a 2023 TV that’s $250 off when you order through Sony directly......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Trump nominates Jared Isaacman to become the next NASA administrator

"We will never again lose our ability to journey to the stars and never settle for second place." President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday he has selected Jared Isaacman,.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Webb finds new galaxies in Spiderweb protocluster field

Using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, an international team of astronomers have found new galaxies in the Spiderweb protocluster. Their characteristics shed light on the growth of galaxies in these large cosmic cities, with the finding t.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Trump names billionaire private astronaut as next NASA chief

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman, the online payments billionaire and the first private astronaut to ever perform a spacewalk, as the next head of NASA......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Planning autonomous surface missions on ocean worlds

Through advanced autonomy testbed programs, NASA is setting the groundwork for one of its top priorities—the search for signs of life and potentially habitable bodies in our solar system and beyond. The prime destinations for such exploration are b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

SpaceX’s recent Starship rocket launch captured in space station video

NASA has shared a cool snippet of video captured from the ISS showing SpaceX’s recent launch of the Starship, the world’s most powerful rocket......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Dangbei Atom Projector review: Big picture, small projector

The Atom is a small yet mighty projector with great portability and ease of use.Dangbei Atom Projector reviewProjectors are inherently space-saving devices and are great to have in dorms, apartments, and other smaller living spaces. Mounting a TV is.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024