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Artemis II Crew's Farts Pose a Problem in Space, Expert Says

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Artemis III will practice docking Orion with lunar landers in Earth orbit next year while Musk's Starship and Bezos' Blue Moon compete for Artemis IV | Fortune

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Four astronauts are back home after a daring ride around the Moon

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Space Scientists Wince as Astronauts' Lives Depend on Artemis 2's Controversial Heat Shield During Plunge Back to Earth

Artemis II astronauts bet lives on NASA's maths being right tonight

NASA's Artemis II astronauts face a critical re-entry phase with no backup plan, relying on a fragile heat shield for protection.

How Artemis II could go WRONG: Experts reveal the worst-case scenarios

NASA launched the Artemis II mission to the moon, marking a significant milestone after 50 years, despite facing some technical challenges.

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Artemis II Crew's Farts Pose a Problem in Space, Expert Says

NASA's Artemis II crew must manage flatulence in a confined space, as gases produced can be flammable and problematic.

3 days ago

Artemis III will practice docking Orion with lunar landers in Earth orbit next year while Musk's Starship and Bezos' Blue Moon compete for Artemis IV | Fortune

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully returned astronauts, paving the way for Artemis III and future lunar exploration.

Four astronauts are back home after a daring ride around the Moon

NASA's Orion spacecraft successfully returned from its first Moon mission in 54 years, safely splashing down in the Pacific Ocean with four astronauts.

Space Scientists Wince as Astronauts' Lives Depend on Artemis 2's Controversial Heat Shield During Plunge Back to Earth

NASA's Artemis 2 mission is returning to Earth, facing concerns over the safety of its heat shield during reentry.

Artemis II astronauts bet lives on NASA's maths being right tonight

NASA's Artemis II astronauts face a critical re-entry phase with no backup plan, relying on a fragile heat shield for protection.

How Artemis II could go WRONG: Experts reveal the worst-case scenarios

NASA launched the Artemis II mission to the moon, marking a significant milestone after 50 years, despite facing some technical challenges.

Sun is tearing a huge asteroid apart - and Earth is flying through it

Earth is currently passing through debris from a crumbling asteroid, leading to a new meteor shower visible from March 16 to April 7.

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

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Artemis II astronauts struggle to walk as gravity hits after landing

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'It's 13 minutes of things that have to go right': Artemis II splashes down despite faulty heat shield | Fortune

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Artemis II faces '13 minutes of terror' on fiery return to Earth

NASA's grand finale: Graphic shows how crew face a blazing return

The Artemis II mission's most dangerous phase is the hypersonic re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, with no backup plan if the heat shield fails.

Artemis II reentry and the risks of 'riding a fireball through the atmosphere'

Artemis II is set for a critical reentry phase, utilizing a skip maneuver for safe descent and parachute deployment.

fromNature

2 days ago

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.

Artemis II astronauts struggle to walk as gravity hits after landing

Artemis II astronauts successfully returned to Earth after a historic moon mission, showing some difficulty walking due to microgravity effects.

'It's 13 minutes of things that have to go right': Artemis II splashes down despite faulty heat shield | Fortune

The Artemis II mission faced critical risks during reentry due to issues with the Orion heat shield, which had previously failed during Artemis I.

Artemis II faces '13 minutes of terror' on fiery return to Earth

NASA's Artemis II crew is returning to Earth after a historic mission, setting a new distance record for human spaceflight.

NASA's grand finale: Graphic shows how crew face a blazing return

The Artemis II mission's most dangerous phase is the hypersonic re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, with no backup plan if the heat shield fails.

Artemis II reentry and the risks of 'riding a fireball through the atmosphere'

Artemis II is set for a critical reentry phase, utilizing a skip maneuver for safe descent and parachute deployment.

The largest orbital compute cluster is open for business | TechCrunch

Orbital compute is evolving with partnerships like Kepler and Sophia, focusing on data processing and infrastructure for space applications.

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Who alerts the world when an asteroid could hit Earth? This woman

Aarti Holla-Maini is responsible for alerting the UN about potential asteroid threats to Earth.

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Astronomers Warn That Satellites May Soon Outnumber Stars in the Night Sky-Here's Why

Light pollution and satellite proliferation threaten stargazing and astronomy, potentially outnumbering visible stars with artificial satellites.

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SpaceLocker launches first shared satellite mission | Computer Weekly

SpaceLocker transitions to satellite operations with a shared model, aiming to reduce costs and space debris while enabling broader access to orbit.

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SES, K2 Space further meoSphere satellite network | Computer Weekly

SES will deploy meoSphere, a next-generation MEO satellite network, by 2030 to enhance global connectivity and capacity for various sectors.

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Inside a bold plan to pulverize an Earth-bound asteroid

Scientists propose a planetary defense program called Pulverize It to smash hazardous asteroids using existing technology.

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NASA successfully changed an asteroid's orbit around the SUN

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Inside a bold plan to pulverize an Earth-bound asteroid

Scientists propose a planetary defense program called Pulverize It to smash hazardous asteroids using existing technology.

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NASA successfully changed an asteroid's orbit around the SUN

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4 days ago

Trump Hires Orbital Towing Company to Build Space Interceptors

Impulse Space, founded in 2021 by former SpaceX co-founder Tom Mueller, is an up and coming player in the wacky world of space tugs, more professionally known as 'orbital transfer vehicles.' OTVs are satellites designed to carry spaceborn cargo to various orbits.

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Artemis astronauts face the most dangerous part of their mission, riding a fireball through the atmosphere' on re-entry

The Artemis 2 mission's return to Earth on April 10 involves extreme temperatures and speeds, making it the most dangerous part of the mission.

How to watch the Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

The Orion capsule is set to land after a record-breaking mission, facing risks due to a known heat shield flaw.

Artemis II splashdown: Orion capsule scheduled to land off California coast at just after 5pm local time live updates

The Orion capsule's splashdown is scheduled for 5:07 PM PT, following a detailed timeline of events leading to reentry.

fromThe Verge

How to watch the Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

The Orion capsule is set to land after a record-breaking mission, facing risks due to a known heat shield flaw.

Artemis II splashdown: Orion capsule scheduled to land off California coast at just after 5pm local time live updates

The Orion capsule's splashdown is scheduled for 5:07 PM PT, following a detailed timeline of events leading to reentry.

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4 weeks ago

'Vulnerable' satellites guide the world and its wars

Signals from Global Navigation Satellite Systems are quite vulnerable. They are exceptionally weak, meaning that any radio noise near their frequency, accidental or malicious, can interfere with reception. I am confident that there are people in every government who understand the problem. The challenge is getting leadership to both understand and act to reduce the risk.

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Artemis II splashdown: When it lands, risks and how to watch live

Orion spacecraft will splash down in the Pacific Ocean on April 11, marking a critical stage in NASA's Artemis II mission.

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'Space junk' may cause flight delays as more satellites circle Earth

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Earth's Lower Orbit Could Rapidly Collapse, Scientists Warn

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This Is the Worst Thing That Could Happen to the International Space Station

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Sonic booms can protect Earth from dangerous space junk

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'Space junk' may cause flight delays as more satellites circle Earth

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Earth's Lower Orbit Could Rapidly Collapse, Scientists Warn

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This Is the Worst Thing That Could Happen to the International Space Station

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Sonic booms can protect Earth from dangerous space junk

Stash or splash? NASA asked for ISS deorbit alternatives

Lawmakers asked NASA to analyze storing the ISS in a higher, stable orbit at end of life instead of de-orbiting it into the ocean.

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New UN forum seeks busting space traffic cooperation barriers - Breaking Defense

A UN expert group aims to improve international sharing of space situational awareness data to reduce collision risks and prevent misinterpretations that could trigger conflicts.

US politics

Congress advances bill requiring NASA to reconsider deorbiting space station

NASA must delay deorbiting the ISS, U.S. lawmakers say

A Senate committee proposes extending the International Space Station operations through 2032 and prohibits deorbiting until a commercial replacement becomes operational.

US politics

Congress advances bill requiring NASA to reconsider deorbiting space station

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NASA must delay deorbiting the ISS, U.S. lawmakers say

A Senate committee proposes extending the International Space Station operations through 2032 and prohibits deorbiting until a commercial replacement becomes operational.

Launching 50,000 mirrors into space will 'significantly' disrupt sleep

The proposed scale of orbital deployment would represent a significant alteration of the natural night-time light environment at a planetary scale.

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The Space Infrastructure Builder Stumbles While the Launch Provider Burns Through Cash Faster

Redwire focuses on space infrastructure and autonomous systems. The company completed its Edge Autonomy acquisition and reported 50.7% year-over-year revenue growth. Management maintained full-year guidance of $320 to $340 million, and the book-to-bill ratio of 1.25 suggests demand is holding. But the business is bleeding cash with a net loss of $41.2 million in Q3, nearly double the $21 million loss from the prior year. Gross margin sits at just 16.3%, leaving almost no room for error.

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Artificial intelligence

AI is running out of power. Space won't be an escape hatch for decades | Fortune

Orbital solar-powered data centers could alleviate soaring AI electricity demand but face substantial technical, economic, and infrastructure hurdles before becoming practical.

This feels fragile': how a satellite-smashing chain reaction could spiral out of control

Earth's orbit has become increasingly crowded with thousands of satellites and fragments, reaching around 32,000 objects today.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Space data centres: SpaceX and Blue Origin race to orbit while scientists question the physics

AI data centers may move to orbit for unlimited solar power, but significant technical challenges remain.

SpaceX tries to convince FCC that Amazon put satellites into wrong altitude

Amazon claims compliance with launch altitude regulations while SpaceX raises concerns about collision risks and lack of updated debris mitigation plans.

There's a Blinking Warning Sign for the Data Centers in Space Industry

Elon Musk's plan for space-based data centers faces significant challenges similar to those encountered in previous failed projects.

Starlink sprays debris after another satellite 'anomaly'

Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly, creating debris but posing no immediate risk to the ISS or Artemis II launch.

Starlink satellite breaks apart into "tens of objects"; SpaceX confirms "anomaly"

Rapid characterization of anomalies is essential for clarity in the operating environment of satellites.

SpaceX Starlink satellite suffers mysterious anomaly' in orbit

A Starlink satellite experienced an anomaly, creating debris, but poses no risk to the ISS or NASA's Artemis II mission.

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Starlink sprays debris after another satellite 'anomaly'

Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly, creating debris but posing no immediate risk to the ISS or Artemis II launch.

Starlink satellite breaks apart into "tens of objects"; SpaceX confirms "anomaly"

Rapid characterization of anomalies is essential for clarity in the operating environment of satellites.

SpaceX Starlink satellite suffers mysterious anomaly' in orbit

A Starlink satellite experienced an anomaly, creating debris, but poses no risk to the ISS or NASA's Artemis II mission.

Another Starlink satellite has inexplicably exploded

SpaceX lost contact with a Starlink satellite due to an anomaly, with debris detected nearby, but no risk to the ISS or Artemis II mission.

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Elon Musk wants to put 1 million satellites in orbit. Can Earth handle it?

fromThe Verge

Another Starlink satellite has inexplicably exploded

SpaceX lost contact with a Starlink satellite due to an anomaly, with debris detected nearby, but no risk to the ISS or Artemis II mission.

Science

Elon Musk wants to put 1 million satellites in orbit. Can Earth handle it?

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Orbital data centers, part 1: There's no way this is economically viable, right?

Orbital data centers replicate terrestrial data center functions in space, utilizing spacecraft technology for energy, thermal management, and communication.

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Data Centers in Space Are Even More Cursed Than Previously Believed

SpaceX filed a patent for orbital data centers with up to one million satellites, but experts remain highly skeptical about financial feasibility and technological viability of space-based AI infrastructure.

Orbital data centers, part 1: There's no way this is economically viable, right?

Orbital data centers replicate terrestrial data center functions in space, utilizing spacecraft technology for energy, thermal management, and communication.

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Data Centers in Space Are Even More Cursed Than Previously Believed

What could go wrong? Scientists to LAND on 'hazardous' asteroid

A private space company plans to land on asteroid Apophis during its close flyby of Earth in 2029.

fromTechCrunch

K2 to launch its first high-powered satellite for space compute | TechCrunch

K2 Space is launching Gravitas, a high-powered satellite capable of generating 20 kW of electricity to demonstrate technology for building orbital data centers.

Parts of giant Nasa satellite to crash to Earth, posing low risk

A NASA satellite will re-enter Earth's atmosphere Tuesday evening with a 1 in 4,200 chance of harming someone, though most debris will burn up during re-entry.

NASA space probe expected to reenter the atmosphere with a chance of raining debris

NASA's Van Allen Probe A is reentering Earth's atmosphere with a one-in-4,200 risk of debris harm to people, expected around 7:45 P.M. EDT with a 24-hour uncertainty window.

The moon is safe': asteroid is not on collision course, scientists confirm

Discovered in December 2024, asteroid 2024 YR4 was briefly considered the most dangerous asteroid in decades after scientists initially estimated it had a 3.1% chance of colliding with the Earth in 2032. Closer observations quickly ruled out a city killer scenario, but instead astronomers calculated there was a 4.3% chance that the moon lay in the path of impact.

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Tuesday Morning Topline: Defunct NASA Probe to Crash Onto Earth, Likely Today

A NASA probe is reentering Earth's atmosphere with a 1 in 4,200 chance of harm, Berkeley schools face layoffs, YouTube expands AI deepfake detection, Jello Biafra recovers from stroke, St. Helena addresses brown tap water, DNC sues Trump administration over election security, and RFK Jr. undergoes rotator cuff surgery.

Out-of-control NASA satellite to crash back to Earth in just hours

A 1,300-pound NASA satellite is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere on Tuesday after 14 years in orbit, with most debris burning up and minimal risk to people.

fromBig Think

Starts With A Bang podcast #127 - Satellites and space pollution

Satellite megaconstellations have increased orbital objects from 2,000 to over 17,000, with 100 times more proposed, creating severe environmental risks with inadequate mitigation measures.

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NASA stresses ISS crew safety as it gears up for next astronaut launch

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Four people on NASA'S Crew-12 arrive at the International Space Station

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NASA stresses ISS crew safety as it gears up for next astronaut launch

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Four people on NASA'S Crew-12 arrive at the International Space Station

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The largest-ever satellite of its kind just unfurled its wings in low-Earth orbit

AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 6 deployed a roughly 2,400-square-foot communications antenna—the largest commercial communications array in low-Earth orbit—aiming to enable smartphone cellular broadband.

NASA admits 1000s of 'city killer' asteroids still haven't been found

Tens of thousands of undetected near-Earth asteroids at least 140 metres wide remain, and Earth currently lacks a ready spacecraft capability to actively deflect them.

fromBusiness Insider

NASA's Jared Isaacman slams failures of Starliner mission that left 2 astronauts stranded in space

Decision-making and leadership failures in the Boeing Starliner mission pose a culture risk to human spaceflight and led to a formal Type A mishap designation.