Orion spacecraft enters distant retrograde orbit around the moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft has entered orbit around the moon, marking the start of its week-long orbit as part of the Artemis I mission......»»
Space race heats up: Advanced electronics cooling systems for spacecraft
Spacecraft electronics operate under extreme conditions, facing issues like microgravity, thermal cycling, and space radiation. These factors necessitate robust thermal management solutions to maintain the functionality and longevity of onboard equip.....»»
Craft unfurls China"s flag on the far side of the moon and lifts off with lunar rocks to bring home
China said its lunar spacecraft unfurled the country's red and gold flag for the first time on the far side of the moon before part of the vehicle blasted off early Tuesday with rock and soil samples to bring back to Earth......»»
Watch this Chinese spacecraft land on the far side of the moon
China has released some remarkable footage showing its Chang’e-6 spacecraft making a touchdown on the far side of the moon......»»
China lands on the Moon again, taking another step toward human missions
The most dominant space storyline for the rest of this decade is the US-China race. Enlarge / A Long March 5 rocket carrying the Chang'e 6 lunar probe blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Center on May 3, 2024, in Wenchang,.....»»
Billionaire calls off moon flyby adventure
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has canceled his plan to fly around the moon because testing of the Starship rocket is taking longer than expected......»»
China lands a spacecraft on the moon"s far side to collect rocks for study
A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side......»»
Billionaire calls off moon tourism flight
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has canceled his plan to fly around the moon because testing of the Starship rocket is taking longer than expected......»»
NASA sets new target launch date for Starliner spacecraft
Following the dramatic halt to proceedings just minutes before liftoff on Saturday, NASA has now shared a new target launch date for the Starliner spacecraft......»»
A Chinese spacecraft lands on the moon"s far side to collect rocks in growing space rivalry with US
A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side......»»
Japan billionaire Maezawa cancels moon trip due to uncertainty over SpaceX rocket development
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa on Saturday canceled his planned flight around the moon on a SpaceX vehicle because of uncertainty about when it may be possible......»»
Boeing’s Starliner test flight scrubbed again after hold in final countdown
The ground launch sequencer computer called a hold at T-minus 3 minutes, 50 seconds. Enlarge / NASA commander Butch Wilmore exits the Starliner spacecraft Saturday following the scrubbed launch attempt. A computer contr.....»»
Sunseeker Orion X7: Mowing your lawn just got a lot less tedious
If you hate doing your chores like mowing the lawn, then the Sunseeker Orion X7 could be the perfect gadget for you! The post Sunseeker Orion X7: Mowing your lawn just got a lot less tedious appeared first on Phandroid. If you live in a ho.....»»
Webb telescope finds most distant galaxy ever observed, again
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered what appears to be a new record-holder for the most distant known galaxy, a remarkably bright star system that existed just 290 million years after the Big Bang, NASA said Thursday......»»
Daily Telescope: The most distant galaxy found so far is a total surprise
"Its discovery has profound implications." Enlarge / Behold, the most distant galaxy found to date. (credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI et al.) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this wo.....»»
Boeing’s Starliner capsule poised for second try at first astronaut flight
"It is safe, and that is why we determined that we can fly with what we have.” Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sits on top of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. (cred.....»»
Departing American Honda sales chief leaves behind surging hybrid sales, new EVs, flexible operations
As the automaker enters the second half of the year, Mamadou Diallo leaves amid strong hybrid demand, the rollout of two new EVs and an expected 10 percent gain for American Honda in 2024......»»
Watch Starliner heading back to the launchpad at Kennedy
Boeing has shared a short video showing its Starliner spacecraft heading back to the launchpad ahead of the spacecraft's first crewed flight on Saturday......»»
Virtual flying lessons for Hera asteroid mission
As ESA's Hera spacecraft for planetary defense goes through pre-flight testing, the system that will steer it around its target binary asteroid system is also undergoing its final checks for space......»»
Swarming for success: Starling completes primary mission
After 10 months in orbit, the Starling spacecraft swarm successfully demonstrated its primary mission's key objectives, representing significant achievements in the capability of swarm configurations......»»
James Webb discovers the most distant galaxy ever observed
Researchers using James Webb have discovered the most distant known galaxy to date. It existed just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang......»»