#space-mission

[ follow ]

Thixotropic world

The protagonist wakes up to find their crew dead after a chaotic landing, leading to a harrowing survival situation.
#nasa

NASA astronauts won't say which one of them got sick after almost 8 months in space

NASA astronauts discuss health issues following prolonged space mission, highlighting individual responses to space and ongoing uncertainties of spaceflight.
Medical privacy limits disclosure of astronaut illness after return from the ISS.

NASA sent a panel engraved with waveforms to Jupiter's moon. Here's what the squiggles mean

NASA aims to create meaningful connections through art on the Europa Clipper mission, highlighting the significance of water.

How the Europa Clipper will set cameras on a distant icy moon

NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to investigate the moon's icy surface and assess its astrobiological potential.

Stuck-in-space astronauts reflect on being left behind and adjusting to life in orbit

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams face unexpected long-term stay in space after their capsule left without them, marking a challenging mission extension.

Boeing's beleaguered Starliner lands on Earth uncrewed DW 09/07/2024

Starliner successfully returned to Earth after a test mission, but without crew due to safety concerns regarding its performance rather than design flaws.

How much radiation Starliner astronauts may have been exposed to while waiting to come home

NASA astronauts face increased radiation risks due to an unplanned extended stay on the ISS.
Extended exposure in space raises concerns about cancer and other health issues.

NASA astronauts won't say which one of them got sick after almost 8 months in space

NASA astronauts discuss health issues following prolonged space mission, highlighting individual responses to space and ongoing uncertainties of spaceflight.
Medical privacy limits disclosure of astronaut illness after return from the ISS.

NASA sent a panel engraved with waveforms to Jupiter's moon. Here's what the squiggles mean

NASA aims to create meaningful connections through art on the Europa Clipper mission, highlighting the significance of water.

How the Europa Clipper will set cameras on a distant icy moon

NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to investigate the moon's icy surface and assess its astrobiological potential.

Stuck-in-space astronauts reflect on being left behind and adjusting to life in orbit

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams face unexpected long-term stay in space after their capsule left without them, marking a challenging mission extension.

Boeing's beleaguered Starliner lands on Earth uncrewed DW 09/07/2024

Starliner successfully returned to Earth after a test mission, but without crew due to safety concerns regarding its performance rather than design flaws.

How much radiation Starliner astronauts may have been exposed to while waiting to come home

NASA astronauts face increased radiation risks due to an unplanned extended stay on the ISS.
Extended exposure in space raises concerns about cancer and other health issues.
morenasa
#european-space-agency
from www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

European twin satellite mission bids to create total solar eclipse on demand

Scientists are set to launch a mission that creates artificial solar eclipses, advancing solar research and technology impacts.
The mission Proba-3 involves two satellites forming an accurate observational tool to enhance understanding of the sun.

ESA spending 17M on spacecraft to watch it go up in flames

ESA's DRACO mission aims to understand spacecraft re-entry destruction processes through a contracted spacecraft that intentionally burns up upon re-entry.

New Images of Mercury Show Speckled Surface in Sharp Detail

BepiColombo's recent flyby provided unprecedented images of Mercury, enhancing scientific understanding of the planet's surface.

European twin satellite mission bids to create total solar eclipse on demand

Scientists are set to launch a mission that creates artificial solar eclipses, advancing solar research and technology impacts.
The mission Proba-3 involves two satellites forming an accurate observational tool to enhance understanding of the sun.

ESA spending 17M on spacecraft to watch it go up in flames

ESA's DRACO mission aims to understand spacecraft re-entry destruction processes through a contracted spacecraft that intentionally burns up upon re-entry.

New Images of Mercury Show Speckled Surface in Sharp Detail

BepiColombo's recent flyby provided unprecedented images of Mercury, enhancing scientific understanding of the planet's surface.
moreeuropean-space-agency
#spacex

SpaceX will soon send the Polaris Dawn crew off to attempt the first commercial spacewalk

Polaris Dawn aims to achieve the first-ever civilian spacewalk with a crew traveling farther than any humans since Apollo.

After Falcon 9 Rocket Anomaly, SpaceX Seeks Rapid Return to Flight

SpaceX requests FAA approval to resume launching Falcon 9 after rocket failure.

SpaceX will soon send the Polaris Dawn crew off to attempt the first commercial spacewalk

Polaris Dawn aims to achieve the first-ever civilian spacewalk with a crew traveling farther than any humans since Apollo.

After Falcon 9 Rocket Anomaly, SpaceX Seeks Rapid Return to Flight

SpaceX requests FAA approval to resume launching Falcon 9 after rocket failure.
morespacex

Our only mission at Venus may have just gone dark

JAXA lost communication with Akatsuki spacecraft around Venus due to a possible thruster issue, jeopardizing humanity's only craft orbiting Venus.

Blue Origin Astronauts Trapped by Foliage After Capsule Touchdown

A successful space trip by Blue Origin faced a minor setback landing in shrubbery, showcasing the unpredictability of space missions.

China launches Chang'e-6 probe to study dark side of the moon

China launches Chang'e-6 mission to retrieve lunar rocks from the far side of the moon.

Japanese Spacecraft Chases Down Derelict Rocket

Astroscale launched a satellite to rendezvous with rocket debris in space, aiming to explore the removal of space junk.
Space debris poses risks like collisions causing disruptions to communications and triggering the Kessler Syndrome.
Efforts like Astroscale's mission are crucial to prevent potential space disasters and ensure safe space operations.
#international-space-station

After 6 months in space and a fiery return over the U.S., NASA's Crew-7 is back home

Successful return of NASA's Crew-7 mission
Completion of over 200 experiments on the International Space Station

Boeing's Starliner Is Having Trouble Docking With ISS

Boeing faces challenges with Starliner spacecraft docking at ISS.

After 6 months in space and a fiery return over the U.S., NASA's Crew-7 is back home

Successful return of NASA's Crew-7 mission
Completion of over 200 experiments on the International Space Station

Boeing's Starliner Is Having Trouble Docking With ISS

Boeing faces challenges with Starliner spacecraft docking at ISS.
moreinternational-space-station

A New Gig in the Science World

Jennifer Raab becomes the new president and chief executive of the New York Stem Cell Foundation
The foundation is conducting a space mission to study the effects of microgravity on neurodegenerative diseases

The only limit is our imagination': Tim Peake on what living in space taught him about life on Earth

Tim Peake juggles radio commitments, plans UK space mission, emphasizing British Stem capabilities, reflecting on retirement and future space endeavors.
[ Load more ]