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NASA’s new moon rocket to depart launchpad after failed test

Following three failed attempts at completing a wet dress rehearsal involving its next-generation lunar rocket, NASA is now discussing when to try again......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsApr 18th, 2022

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

NASA is ready to start buying Vulcan rockets from United Launch Alliance

The second test flight of the Vulcan rocket is scheduled for liftoff on October 4. Enlarge / The first stage of ULA's second Vulcan rocket was raised onto its launch platform August 11 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Flori.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

For the first time, Blue Origin has ignited an orbital rocket stage

Monday's test checked an important box for Blue Origin. Enlarge / Blue Origin test fires the second stage of its New Glenn rocket. (credit: Blue Origin) Twenty days after it rolled out to Blue Origin's launch site in Flo.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

Astronomers catch a glimpse of a uniquely inflated and asymmetric exoplanet

An international group of researchers including University of Arizona astronomers, using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, has observed the atmosphere of a hot and uniquely inflated exoplanet. The exoplanet, which is the size of Jupiter but only a t.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

How to test your SSD for potential problems

If you suspect there might be something wrong with your drive, it's best to look into it. Here's how to test your SSD quickly and safely......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated 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

Hybrid RV with a solar roof can power your home in an emergency

The hybrid powertrain has a range of 500 miles. Enlarge / This is Thor and Harbinger's test bed for a new Class A hybrid RV. (credit: Thor) Electrification is moving through different parts of the automotive industry at.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

Satellite images suggest test of Russian “super weapon” failed spectacularly

All that's left of the Russian missile silo is a big hole in the ground. The Sarmat missile silo seen before last week's launch attempt. [credit:.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

Sources of water and hydroxyl are widespread on the moon, new analysis of maps finds

A new analysis of maps of the near and far sides of the moon shows that there are multiple sources of water and hydroxyl in the sunlit rocks and soils, including water-rich rocks excavated by meteor impacts at all latitudes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

NASA data help protect US embassy staff from polluted air

United States embassies and consulates, along with American citizens traveling and living abroad, now have a powerful tool to protect against polluted air, thanks to a collaboration between NASA and the U.S. State Department......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated 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

A Chinese rocket narrowly missed a landing on Sunday—the video is amazing

Deep Blue Aerospace is just one of several Chinese companies working on vertical landing. Enlarge / The Nebula-1 rocket just before attempting to land on Sunday. (credit: Deep Blue Aerospace) A Chinese space startup cond.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

Watch how the iPhone 16 Pro Max handles this durability test

Popular YouTuber Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything has just subjected the new iPhone 16 Pro Max to his famous durability test. So how did it fare?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated 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.....»»

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Car camera shows Hezbollah rocket hit in northern Israel

Car camera shows Hezbollah rocket hit in northern Israel.....»»

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

Europa Clipper overcomes transistor issue and is ready for launch next month

This May, engineers working on NASA's Europa Clipper had to deliver the kind of news that no one wants to announce: there was a problem with the spacecraft......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

One company appears to be thriving as part of NASA’s return to the Moon

"This has really been a transformational year for us." Enlarge / The second Intuitive Machines lander is prepared for hot-fire testing this week. (credit: Intuitive Machines) One of the miracles of the Apollo Moon landin.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Algorithm used on Mars rover helps scientists on Earth see data in a new way

A new algorithm tested on NASA's Perseverance Rover on Mars may lead to better forecasting of hurricanes, wildfires, and other extreme weather events that impact millions globally......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Hubble lights the way with new multiwavelength view of galaxy NGC 1559

The magnificent galaxy featured in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is NGC 1559. It is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Reticulum, approximately 35 million light-years from Earth. The brilliant light captured in the curre.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024