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You want your Moon landings in HDTV? So does NASA. Here's how it's happening.

Gadgets

ISS astronauts are in the middle of a tech overhaul

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Photography

This Phone Video From Artemis Is So Damn Cool | Defector

NASA targets a September launch for its next big space telescope

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will launch in September 2023, featuring a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble's.

Set for launch in September, NASA's Roman Space Telescope will unveil the dark universe as never before

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set for launch in September, aiming to explore the universe's expansion and distant celestial bodies.

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Eight months early and under budget, the Roman Telescope is ready to launch

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will utilize repurposed spy satellite hardware to conduct wide-field infrared astronomy.

Roam Research

You want your Moon landings in HDTV? So does NASA. Here's how it's happening.

Gadgets

ISS astronauts are in the middle of a tech overhaul

NASA is upgrading laptops on the ISS to HP ZBook G9 Mobile Workstations.

Photography

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This Phone Video From Artemis Is So Damn Cool | Defector

NASA's Artemis II mission uses stunning imagery, including iPhone photos, to engage public support and convey the crew's extraordinary experiences.

NASA targets a September launch for its next big space telescope

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will launch in September 2023, featuring a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble's.

Set for launch in September, NASA's Roman Space Telescope will unveil the dark universe as never before

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set for launch in September, aiming to explore the universe's expansion and distant celestial bodies.

Vast reveals flight suit, tests timepiece for commercial space station

The Vast Astronaut Flight Suit is designed for comfort, mobility, and customization for crew members during space missions.

#spacex

Artificial intelligence

SpaceX Admits AI Data Centers in Space May Be a Really Terrible Idea

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Venture

SpaceX's IPO Plan Will Give Elon Musk Ironclad Rule Over the Resulting Empire

fromFast Company

European startups

SpaceX doubles down on AI with its potential $60 billion Cursor buy

fromTechzine Global

Venture

SpaceX is mulling a $60 billion takeover of Cursor

Errant upper stage spoils Blue Origin's success in reusing New Glenn booster

Upper stage failures have impacted SpaceX's rocket reliability, while AST SpaceMobile aims to compete in the mobile connectivity satellite market.

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SpaceX is working with Cursor and has an option to buy the startup for $60 billion | TechCrunch

SpaceX has partnered with Cursor to develop AI, with an option to buy the company for $60 billion later this year.

Artificial intelligence

SpaceX Admits AI Data Centers in Space May Be a Really Terrible Idea

Elon Musk advocates for AI data centers in orbit, citing low costs from solar power, but experts question feasibility and environmental impact.

11 hours ago

SpaceX's IPO Plan Will Give Elon Musk Ironclad Rule Over the Resulting Empire

SpaceX's IPO could become the largest in history, significantly increasing Elon Musk's wealth and control over the company.

fromFast Company

SpaceX doubles down on AI with its potential $60 billion Cursor buy

SpaceX is investing in AI, partnering with Cursor, and preparing for a significant IPO while managing financial challenges in the AI sector.

fromTechzine Global

SpaceX is mulling a $60 billion takeover of Cursor

SpaceX has an agreement to potentially acquire AI company Cursor for $60 billion or engage in joint development for $10 billion.

Errant upper stage spoils Blue Origin's success in reusing New Glenn booster

Upper stage failures have impacted SpaceX's rocket reliability, while AST SpaceMobile aims to compete in the mobile connectivity satellite market.

fromTechCrunch

SpaceX is working with Cursor and has an option to buy the startup for $60 billion | TechCrunch

SpaceX has partnered with Cursor to develop AI, with an option to buy the company for $60 billion later this year.

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Business intelligence

fromInfoWorld

SpaceX secures option to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for $60B

Enterprise buyers must act on contract language to secure data-handling provisions and address potential changes in model routing.

#mars

OMG science

NASA's Curiosity Rover found promising organic chemicals on Mars

Scientists Puzzled by Huge Shadowy Blight Spreading Across Surface of Mars

A dark ash blanket is rapidly spreading across Mars' Utopia Planitia basin, possibly due to volcanic activity or wind erosion.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Is it life? We can't tell': Nasa's Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic molecules on Mars, suggesting potential ancient life or geological processes, but cannot confirm life existence.

5 days ago

NASA's Mars Rover Comes Across Formation That Looks Like the Scales of a Massive Cosmic Reptile

Curiosity Rover discovered a polygonal rock surface on Mars, resembling reptile scales, prompting investigation into its origins and potential ancient life.

OMG science

NASA's Curiosity Rover found promising organic chemicals on Mars

Scientists Puzzled by Huge Shadowy Blight Spreading Across Surface of Mars

A dark ash blanket is rapidly spreading across Mars' Utopia Planitia basin, possibly due to volcanic activity or wind erosion.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Is it life? We can't tell': Nasa's Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic molecules on Mars, suggesting potential ancient life or geological processes, but cannot confirm life existence.

5 days ago

NASA's Mars Rover Comes Across Formation That Looks Like the Scales of a Massive Cosmic Reptile

Curiosity Rover discovered a polygonal rock surface on Mars, resembling reptile scales, prompting investigation into its origins and potential ancient life.

Elon Musk Is Taking the X Playbook to Starlink

Elon Musk plans to launch up to 1 million satellites to create space data centers for AI, aiming to revolutionize space infrastructure.

#voyager-1

fromwww.npr.org

US news

The Little Probe That Could: Why Voyager 1 Matters, and Why NASA Just Switched Part of It Off

Science

NASA Shuts Down Voyager 1 Instrument as Its Life Force Fades

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US news

The Little Probe That Could: Why Voyager 1 Matters, and Why NASA Just Switched Part of It Off

fromTNW | Startups-Technology

NASA Shuts Down Voyager 1 Instrument as Its Life Force Fades

NASA's Voyager 1 is shutting down its Low-energy Charge Particles experiment to conserve power and extend its operational life.

British invention gives astronauts on the ISS faster internet

Astronauts on the ISS will receive broadband speeds up to 50Mbps from the British device COLKa, enhancing communication with Earth.

19 hours ago

French satellite startup Univity raises 27M Series A

Univity is targeting a constellation of at least 1,600 satellites in very low Earth orbit, using telecom operators' own 5G mmWave spectrum rather than competing with them.

fromTNW | Space

ATMOS raises 25.7M to make orbital return routine

ATMOS Space Cargo has secured €25.7 million to advance its PHOENIX re-entry capsule program and develop new vehicles for orbital transport.

Mindfulness

fromPsychology Today

The Collective Effervescence of Artemis II

Collective effervescence is a shared emotional state that enhances life satisfaction and can be experienced during significant social events.

#artemis-ii

Roam Research

Artemis II commander shares a remarkable video of Earth vanishing behind the Moon

13 hours ago

Science

NASA's Artemis II was a major successso why couldn't the crew flush the toilet?

6 days ago

Science

Artemis II pilot describes landing in Orion: "From intense to pure elation"

Science

How far from humanity were the astronauts of Artemis II? The answer will surprise you

fromNature

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.

The Artemis II astronauts are back after a 10-day journey around the moon

The Orion capsule of Artemis II successfully splashed down after a 10-day lunar mission, marking a significant step towards future lunar exploration.

Roam Research

Artemis II commander shares a remarkable video of Earth vanishing behind the Moon

13 hours ago

NASA's Artemis II was a major successso why couldn't the crew flush the toilet?

The Artemis II mission successfully demonstrated advanced technology but faced a toilet malfunction due to a clogged urine vent line.

6 days ago

Artemis II pilot describes landing in Orion: "From intense to pure elation"

Victor Glover preferred the hands-on controls of the Orion spacecraft over the touchscreen controls of the Crew Dragon.

How far from humanity were the astronauts of Artemis II? The answer will surprise you

Artemis II crew set a record by traveling 406,771 kilometers from Earth, the farthest any humans have gone in space.

fromNature

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.

The Artemis II astronauts are back after a 10-day journey around the moon

The Orion capsule of Artemis II successfully splashed down after a 10-day lunar mission, marking a significant step towards future lunar exploration.

The real space science behind 'Project Hail Mary'

Project Hail Mary has achieved over $400 million in revenue and sparked interest in the plausibility of interstellar travel and extraterrestrial life.

Phone-to-satellite services jump 25% in 8 months

The US leads the world in D2D connections, accounting for 45.9 percent of all global activity in March this year, driven largely by Starlink's extensive satellite constellation.

European startups

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.

OMG science

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.

OMG science

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.

OMG science

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.

History of mapping the Moon

Maps of the Moon evolved from only showing the light side to including the far side after robotic probes were sent to capture images.

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

EIB lends PLD Space 30M to finish building its MIURA 5 rocket

PLD Space secures €30 million venture debt from EIB, raising total funding to €210 million for MIURA 5 rocket development.

fromFlowingData

Mechanics of GPS

GPS translates time into distance using satellite signals to determine location.

#blue-origin

Science

Jeff Bezos' Botched Space Launch Was So Bad It Could Threaten NASA's Entire Moon Program

Science

FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn, probes satellite mishap

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Science

Jeff Bezos' Rocket Landed Perfectly. Then Things Went Off Course: 'The Altitude Is Too Low.'

Science

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket grounded after delivering satellite to wrong orbit

Science

Jeff Bezos' Space Company Just Screwed Up Very, Very Badly

fromwww.dw.com

Science

FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn after orbital setback

Jeff Bezos' Botched Space Launch Was So Bad It Could Threaten NASA's Entire Moon Program

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failure jeopardizes NASA's Artemis program and could delay Moon landing plans.

FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn, probes satellite mishap

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a mishap, resulting in a failed satellite deployment and triggering an FAA investigation.

fromEntrepreneur

Science

Jeff Bezos' Rocket Landed Perfectly. Then Things Went Off Course: 'The Altitude Is Too Low.'

Science

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket grounded after delivering satellite to wrong orbit

Jeff Bezos' Space Company Just Screwed Up Very, Very Badly

Blue Origin successfully reused a rocket booster but failed to deliver a satellite to the correct orbit, highlighting challenges in competing with SpaceX.

fromwww.dw.com

FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn after orbital setback

FAA orders Blue Origin to investigate New Glenn rocket's upper stage failure after unsuccessful satellite deployment.

Space scientists spot a 'sea slug'... can you see it?

NASA's Hubble telescope captured a stunning image of the Trifid Nebula, resembling a cosmic sea slug, showcasing star formation 5,000 light-years away.

Gadgets

2 months ago

Smartphones cleared for launch as NASA loosens the rulebook

Smartphones, likely iPhones, will accompany Crew-12 and Artemis II astronauts after expedited qualification, raising testing and electromagnetic interference concerns.

The FAA grounds Blue Origin New Glenn rocket after failure to put payload in orbit

The FAA has grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket following a mishap during its launch, initiating an investigation to ensure public safety.

Blue Origin successfully reused its New Glenn rocket

AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite launch was partially successful; the satellite was delivered to a lower orbit than expected, making it non-operational.

After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars

ESA's ExoMars mission faced delays and changes due to geopolitical tensions, ultimately relying on NASA for the rover's launch and support.

fromWIRED

6 days ago

How Can Astronauts Tell How Fast They're Going?

Spaceships lack direct speed measurement methods, requiring physics-based techniques to determine velocity during space travel.

Rocket Report: Chinese version of Falcon 9 fails; Artemis depends on rapid heavy lift

Access to space is becoming increasingly strategic and essential for future missions.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Student-Built Instruments Head to Space

Undergraduate research from College of Charleston is contributing instruments to the International Space Station, marking a significant achievement for the students and the institution.

from24/7 Wall St.

NASA's $700 Million Mars Network -- Why Rocket Lab Is at the Front of the Line

NASA plans Mars sample returns and crewed landings by the 2030s, relying on the Mars Telecommunications Network for communication support.

Artemis II relied on European science: what that means for the region's space ambitions

The Orion spacecraft's European Service Module provides critical propulsion and life-support systems for the Artemis II lunar mission.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Artemis 2 begins its return to Earth after exploring previously unseen areas of the far side of the Moon

Orion spacecraft lost contact with Earth during its mission, achieving significant milestones including record distance from Earth and witnessing a total solar eclipse.

fromNature

Artemis II relied on European science: what that means for the region's space ambitions

The Orion spacecraft's European Service Module provides critical propulsion and life-support systems for the Artemis II lunar mission.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Artemis 2 begins its return to Earth after exploring previously unseen areas of the far side of the Moon

Orion spacecraft lost contact with Earth during its mission, achieving significant milestones including record distance from Earth and witnessing a total solar eclipse.

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NASA almost cut cameras from Artemis moon mission, exec says

'Without those visuals, the mission isn't real,' Gold said. 'We can't all be astronauts, but with the cameras, we're able to take the whole world on the mission.'

Science

1 month ago

Ding-dong! The Exploration Upper Stage is dead

NASA's Exploration Upper Stage, a Boeing-developed upgrade for the SLS rocket, was cancelled in favor of United Launch Alliance's next-generation upper stages, ending a project that survived primarily through political support rather than technical necessity.