What to know about Boeing"s first spaceflight carrying NASA astronauts
After years of stumbles and delays, Boeing has finally launched astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA......»»
Family whose roof was damaged by space debris files claims against NASA
"Whatever NASA does is going to send a strong signal to the space industry." The piece of debris that fell through Alejandro Otero's roof (right) came from a support bracket jettisoned from the International Space Station. (credi.....»»
What happened when NASA simulated an asteroid hitting Earth
NASA ran the world's most dramatic roleplay, simulating what would happen if a dangerous asteroid were spotted on a collision course with the planet......»»
Next-generation NASA technologies tested in flight
Teams of NASA researchers put their next-generation technologies to the microgravity test in a series of parabolic flights that aim to advance innovations supporting the agency's space exploration goals......»»
Why scientists are intrigued by air in NASA"s Mars sample tubes
Atmospheric scientists get a little more excited with every rock core NASA's Perseverance Mars rover seals in its titanium sample tubes, which are being gathered for eventual delivery to Earth as part of the Mars Sample Return campaign. Twenty-four h.....»»
Striking new Webb image showing alignment of bipolar jets confirms star formation theories
For the first time, a phenomenon astronomers have long hoped to image directly has been captured by the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope's Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam). In this stunning image of the Serpens Nebula, the discovery lies in the n.....»»
Too young to be so cool: Lessons from three neutron stars
ESA's XMM-Newton and NASA's Chandra spacecraft have detected three young neutron stars that are unusually cold for their age. By comparing their properties to different neutron star models, scientists conclude that the oddballs' low temperatures disq.....»»
How to watch the Starliner spacecraft’s historic crewed homecoming
NASA is making preparations for the first crewed flight home involving Boeing Space's Starliner spacecraft, which is currently docked at the ISS......»»
New training programs will prepare astronauts to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth
In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond the moon. At the same time, th.....»»
NASA releases Hubble image taken in new pointing mode
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has taken its first new images since changing to an alternate operating mode that uses one gyro......»»
Researchers investigate the impacts of space travel on astronauts" eye health
As space travel becomes more common, it is important to consider the impacts of space flight and altered gravity on the human body. Led by Dr. Ana Diaz Artiles, researchers at Texas A&M University are studying some of those impacts, specifically effe.....»»
Ford updates floorplan assistance program based on dealer input
Ford is changing how it pays dealerships for the cost of carrying inventory, creating the potential for more profit and encouraging vehicles to be turned faster......»»
NASA confirms first spacewalk of 2024 after last week’s cancellation
Following last week's spacewalk cancellation due to a spacesuit issue, two NASA astronauts are now making final preparations for a walk next week......»»
NASA selects new date for Starliner’s crewed return
NASA has revealed a new date for the departure of Boeing Space’s Starliner crew capsule from the International Space Station......»»
Boeing Starliner return to Earth set for June 26
NASA and Boeing are targeting a June 26 return to Earth of the Boeing Starliner from the International Space Station, officials said Tuesday......»»
NASA planes fly over Baltimore power plants and landfills measuring air pollution, greenhouse gases
Planes are circling over power plants, landfills and airports around Baltimore collecting data for NASA on air pollutants and greenhouse gases......»»
Apple M3 Pro MacBook Pro $350 off, 1TB M4 iPad Pro $130 off, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Alpine and Ocean all-time lows, more
Today’s collection of deals arrives with up to $350 in savings on Apple’s M3 Pro MacBook Pro carrying 36GB of RAM, alongside the return of all-time low pricing on the 13-inch 1TB Space Black M4 iPad Pro at $130 off the list price – this is only.....»»
NASA delays Starliner return a few more days to study data
“I would not characterize it as frustration. I would characterize it as learning.” Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft approaches the International Space Station on Thursday. (credit: NASA TV) NASA and Boeing wil.....»»
Nations realize they need to take risks or lose the race to the moon
The NASA-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the moon since Apollo 17's Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972......»»
Laying the foundation for lunar base construction: Elucidating lunar soil-microwave interactions
NASA aims to construct a lunar base through the Artemis program, a manned lunar exploration initiative. However, the practical reality of what the general public envisions for the space base differs somewhat from well-known science fiction movies. To.....»»
Satellites find that snow didn"t offset southwestern US groundwater loss
Record snowfall in recent years has not been enough to offset long-term drying conditions and increasing groundwater demands in the U.S. Southwest, according to a new analysis of NASA satellite data......»»