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NASA"s Ingenuity helicopter survives first night alone on Mars

NASA's Ingenuity mini-helicopter has survived its first night alone on the frigid surface of Mars, the US space agency said, hailing it as "a major milestone" for the tiny craft as it prepares for its first flight......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgApr 6th, 2021

Parker Solar Probe lines up for final Venus flyby

NASA's Parker Solar Probe executed a short maneuver on Aug. 26 that kept the spacecraft on course for the mission's seventh and final planned Venus flyby on Nov. 6......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

AirPods Max 2 reportedly coming tomorrow: USB-C, better noise cancellation

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has yet again dropped another late night tweet, stating that Apple will be introducing new models of at the “It’s Glowtime” event tomorrow, marking the first update since the headphones debuted back in December 2020......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

The best movies on Peacock right now (September 2024)

The best movies on Peacock include The Fall Guy, Get Out, School of Rock, Friday Night Lights The Bikeriders, Marry Me, Furious 7, Casino, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 8th, 2024

Hidden, compact galaxies in the distant universe—searching for the secrets behind the little red dots

Astronomers exploring the faraway universe with the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's most powerful telescope, have found a class of galaxies that challenges even the most skillful creatures in mimicry—like the mimic octopus. This creature can imp.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 8th, 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

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

Boeing Starliner Returns Home to an Uncertain Future

NASA has three more operational Starliner missions on the books. It hasn't decided whether it will commit to any more than that......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

How to get up to $1,200 off the Galaxy Z Fold 6

The Samsung Galaxy Fold 6 is a brilliant blending of ingenuity and performance, and for a limited time, you could save up to $1,200 when you buy one!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

The maiden voyage of Blue Origin"s massive new rocket won"t be for NASA

The maiden voyage of Blue Origin"s massive new rocket won"t be for NASA.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

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

Video: Mars rover trials

Rover trials in a quarry in the U.K. showing a four-wheeled rover, known as Codi, using its robotic arm and a powerful computer vision system to pick up sample tubes......»»

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

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