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1 day ago

NASA's bid to save Swift from fiery death passes another hurdle

LINK robotic servicing spacecraft completed Goddard environmental tests and remains on track for Pegasus integration and launch to rescue Swift Observatory.
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1 week ago
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You're Not Looking Through 12,000 New Artemis Photos, So Here Are Some Of The Best | Defector

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fromArs Technica
6 days ago

The animated version of the iconic "Hello, world" image reveals striking new details

NASA's Artemis release showcases stunning imagery of Earth, including satellites, lightning storms, and auroras, enhanced through animation and processing.
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fromFuturism
1 week ago

Jeff Bezos' Moon Lander Just Completed a Key Test

NASA aims to land Artemis astronauts on the Moon by 2028, testing landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin in late 2027.
Photography
fromDefector
1 week ago

You're Not Looking Through 12,000 New Artemis Photos, So Here Are Some Of The Best | Defector

NASA released 12,217 new images from Artemis astronauts, but the website is poorly organized and includes many unusable photos.
#mars-exploration
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fromEngadget
3 days ago

NASA's Curiosity rover gets its drill stuck, recordings from the Arctic seafloor and more science stories - Engadget

Curiosity successfully freed a rock stuck on its drill after multiple drilling adjustments, while Artemis II photos and a wasp named Attenboroughnculus tau drew attention.
Science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Mars and back in 153 days! Scientists find a SHORTCUT to Red Planet

A new study suggests a potential 153-day round trip to Mars using a shortcut during the 2031 Mars opposition.
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fromEngadget
3 days ago

NASA's Curiosity rover gets its drill stuck, recordings from the Arctic seafloor and more science stories - Engadget

Curiosity successfully freed a rock stuck on its drill after multiple drilling adjustments, while Artemis II photos and a wasp named Attenboroughnculus tau drew attention.
Science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Mars and back in 153 days! Scientists find a SHORTCUT to Red Planet

A new study suggests a potential 153-day round trip to Mars using a shortcut during the 2031 Mars opposition.
Roam Research
fromfuturism.com
3 days ago

NASA Rover Gets Arm Stuck Inside Mars Rock, Struggles to Break Free

Curiosity’s drill became stuck to a rock sample for six days, and operators freed it by reorienting and vibrating the drill and arm.
#ufos
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Pentagon releases first batch of previously secret files documenting reports of UFOs

The Pentagon released 162 previously secret UFO/UAP files, following a federal declassification directive, but the documents provide little new or conclusive evidence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Pentagon releases first batch of previously secret files documenting reports of UFOs

The Pentagon released 162 previously secret UFO/UAP files, following a federal declassification directive, but the documents provide little new or conclusive evidence.
#uap
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fromWIRED
4 days ago

'Orbs,' 'Saucers,' and 'Flashes' on the Moon: Pentagon Drops New UFO Files

Newly released UAP-related files include some publicly available documents with altered page counts or redactions, but calls persist for verifiable scientific results.
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fromMail Online
4 days ago

NASA UFO sighting released after astronauts saw 'vehicle' in orbit

A newly released NASA transcript records Gemini VII astronauts reporting a mysterious object beside their spacecraft in 1965, prompting immediate mission-control scrutiny.
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fromWIRED
4 days ago

'Orbs,' 'Saucers,' and 'Flashes' on the Moon: Pentagon Drops New UFO Files

Newly released UAP-related files include some publicly available documents with altered page counts or redactions, but calls persist for verifiable scientific results.
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fromMail Online
4 days ago

NASA UFO sighting released after astronauts saw 'vehicle' in orbit

A newly released NASA transcript records Gemini VII astronauts reporting a mysterious object beside their spacecraft in 1965, prompting immediate mission-control scrutiny.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

Watch NASA's Curiosity rover get its arm stuck inside a rock on Marsand shake it off, shake it off

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover freed its drill from a rock after several days of troubleshooting, allowing it to resume exploration of Mars's Gale Crater.
#mexico-city
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fromWIRED
6 days ago

Mexico City Is Sinking. A Powerful NASA Satellite Just Exposed How Fast

Mexico City is rapidly sinking due to groundwater pumping and urban development, threatening nearly 20 million residents.
Science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

NASA satellite reveals Mexico City is SINKING by 10 inches per year

Mexico City is sinking at an alarming rate of up to 10 inches per year due to groundwater pumping and urban development.
Science
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Mexico City Is Sinking. A Powerful NASA Satellite Just Exposed How Fast

Mexico City is rapidly sinking due to groundwater pumping and urban development, threatening nearly 20 million residents.
Science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

NASA satellite reveals Mexico City is SINKING by 10 inches per year

Mexico City is sinking at an alarming rate of up to 10 inches per year due to groundwater pumping and urban development.
fromtheregister
6 days ago

Mars rover hits rocky snag with power tool

The rock, dubbed "Atacama" and measuring 1.5 feet in diameter at its base and 6 inches thick, weighed approximately 28.6 pounds (13 kilograms). After drilling the sample on April 25, the rover operators retracted Curiosity's arm as they had done many times before. However, this time, the entire rock was lifted, "suspended by the fixed sleeve that surrounds the rotating drill bit," according to NASA.
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#artemis-ii
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fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Artemis II broke Fred Haise's distance record, but he is happy to pass it on

Artemis II set a new record for the farthest humans have traveled from Earth at 252,756 miles.
Science
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

NASA's chief explains why the U.S. is in a race with China to build a moon base

NASA aims to establish a permanent lunar base and advance human exploration of Mars and extraterrestrial life.
Photography
fromColossal
6 days ago

NASA Just Dropped More Than 12,000 Photos from the Artemis II Mission

NASA has added thousands of images from the Artemis II mission to its archive, showcasing the journey around the moon.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

NASA just dropped more than 12,000 Artemis II photoshere's how to see them

The Artemis II mission provided astronauts with a unique experience, capturing over 12,000 photographs during their journey to the moon and back.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump hosts crew of historic Artemis mission: I would have had no trouble making it'

Donald Trump hosted the Artemis II crew at the White House, celebrating their lunar mission while also discussing unrelated political topics.
Science
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

NASA's initial takeaways from the Artemis II mission, and more science stories

Artemis II successfully tested systems for future crewed lunar missions, with the Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket performing well despite some issues with the toilet system.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Artemis II broke Fred Haise's distance record, but he is happy to pass it on

Artemis II set a new record for the farthest humans have traveled from Earth at 252,756 miles.
Science
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

NASA's chief explains why the U.S. is in a race with China to build a moon base

NASA aims to establish a permanent lunar base and advance human exploration of Mars and extraterrestrial life.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin moon lander completes a crucial test as race with SpaceX heats up

NASA's Endurance moon lander completed vacuum testing, crucial for its planned launch later this year as part of the Artemis program.
Science
fromTheregister
1 week ago

More missions and risk, less money: NASA's back to the '90s

NASA's budget strategy is revisiting the 'Faster, better, cheaper' approach, emphasizing more missions and commercial involvement despite higher risks.
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Scientists and Lawmakers Horrified at Trump's Brutal Budget for NASA

"If implemented, upwards of 53 science missions would be terminated, nearly half of NASA's entire science fleet. Thousands of jobs would be lost, billions of dollars of taxpayer investments would be wasted, and more than a dozen international partnerships would be broken."
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

SpaceX's AI pivot promises the stars. Could it cost NASA the moon?

SpaceX plans to acquire AI start-up Cursor for $60 billion, signaling a significant shift towards AI and data centers in space.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

A SpaceX rocket booster is on track to hit the moon at several times the speed of sound

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to collide with the moon in August, highlighting the risks of space debris.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Put it in pencil: NASA's Artemis III mission will launch no earlier than late 2027

SpaceX and Blue Origin are developing human-rated lunar landers for NASA's Artemis missions, with a focus on interoperability and refueling capabilities.
#trump
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Points Out Jared Isaacman's 'Beautiful Ears'

Trump humorously commented on NASA chief Jared Isaacman's ears during a press conference, deferring a question to him about NASA's headquarters.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Points Out Jared Isaacman's 'Beautiful Ears'

Trump humorously commented on NASA chief Jared Isaacman's ears during a press conference, deferring a question to him about NASA's headquarters.
Science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

NASA's Moon Landing Schedule Slipping Horrendously Under Trump

NASA's Artemis program faces significant delays, with lunar landing attempts now pushed to at least late 2027 or beyond.
#mars
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
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NASA's Mars Rover Comes Across Formation That Looks Like the Scales of a Massive Cosmic Reptile

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fromFuturism
1 week ago

NASA Fires Up Futuristic Plasma Thruster Designed to Take Us to Mars

NASA is developing an electric thruster using lithium plasma to reduce reliance on chemical rockets for Mars missions.
Science
fromFuturism
3 weeks 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.
Science
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This NASA astronaut has spent years shaping the future of spaceflight. Now he's finally heading to orbit

Anil Menon, a NASA astronaut and SpaceX medical director, is set to launch to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Watch NASA test its new X-59 jet designed to go faster than the speed of sound

The X-59 jet is designed to break the sound barrier over land but with a sonic thud rather than a boom, addressing noise pollution concerns.
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#artemis-iii
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fromTheregister
1 week ago

Artemis III aims for 'late 2027' for Earth orbit demo

NASA's Artemis III launch is set for late 2027, with plans to increase launch frequency and test lander interoperability before the 2028 landing.
Science
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Core rocket for upcoming Artemis III mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center

NASA is preparing for the Artemis III launch following the successful Artemis II mission, with key components already arriving at the Kennedy Space Center.
Science
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Artemis III aims for 'late 2027' for Earth orbit demo

NASA's Artemis III launch is set for late 2027, with plans to increase launch frequency and test lander interoperability before the 2028 landing.
Science
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Core rocket for upcoming Artemis III mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center

NASA is preparing for the Artemis III launch following the successful Artemis II mission, with key components already arriving at the Kennedy Space Center.
#budget-cuts
fromJezebel
1 week ago
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The Person Most in Favor of Slashing NASA's Budget? That Would Be NASA's Leader

NASA's administrator supports significant budget cuts, contradicting expectations for agency growth and innovation.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago
Science

NASA boss says: 'We haven't canceled anything yet'

NASA faces a proposed $5.6 billion budget cut, risking numerous missions and scientific advancements.
Science
fromJezebel
1 week ago

The Person Most in Favor of Slashing NASA's Budget? That Would Be NASA's Leader

NASA's administrator supports significant budget cuts, contradicting expectations for agency growth and innovation.
Science
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

NASA boss says: 'We haven't canceled anything yet'

NASA faces a proposed $5.6 billion budget cut, risking numerous missions and scientific advancements.
#pluto
fromNature
1 week ago
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'Make Pluto a planet again'? NASA chief revives debate that divides astronomers

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fromNature
1 week ago

'Make Pluto a planet again'? NASA chief revives debate that divides astronomers

NASA is working to restore Pluto's planetary status, sparking debate among astronomers.
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fromDefector
1 week ago

Let Pluto Rest In Dwarf Planet Peace | Defector

Donald Trump is advocating for Pluto's reclassification as a planet, despite it being a decision for the International Astronomical Union.
Science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Head of NASA Calls for Pluto to Be Made a Planet Again

Jared Isaacman advocates for Pluto's reclassification as a planet, seeking to revisit the debate settled by the International Astronomical Union in 2006.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Claims He Has What It Takes to Be an Astronaut During Meeting with Artemis II Crew: I'm Physically Very Good'

Trump mentioned how difficult it was to become an astronaut, insisting he could've made the cut. He stated, 'I'm physically very, very good.'
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Calls for FBI probe after nuclear engineer burned beyond recognition

Congressman Eric Burlison stated, 'This is not normal.' He emphasized that 'America deserves to know what happened to Joshua,' highlighting the need for transparency in the investigation.
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fromColossal
1 week ago

Spell Your Name with NASA's Earthly Alphabet of Aerial Images

Landsat has documented Earth's surface since 1972, providing a continuous record of landscapes and a new interactive name generator for Earth Day 2026.
Roam Research
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Check your gravity with NASA's Artemis II zero-g indicator

The official Rise plushie is expected to be in high demand despite differences from the flown version.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

New video shows a next-gen ring of fire' rocket engine hit a major milestone

The promise of RDREs is that they can move a spacecraft faster and more efficiently, allowing them to carry heavier payloads and travel farther distances than conventional rockets.
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fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

NASA's secret emails raise questions about 'GoFast' UFO verdict

NASA's analysis of the 'GoFast' UFO video lacked direct input from Navy pilots and relied solely on publicly available footage.
Science
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

The challenge of celebrating Artemis II as NASA cuts loom

Humanity returned to the Moon in 2026 after 54 years, achieving unprecedented exploration and inspiring future endeavors despite severe funding cuts to scientific organizations.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 pays homage to Apollo 13 on mission patch

I mentioned it was 41-C that originally was STS-13, and my friend Jim Beggs, who was the administrator of NASA, had triskaidekaphobia, and he said, 'There's not going to be [another] Apollo 13 or a Shuttle 13, so come up with a new numbering system.'
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fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

What could go wrong? NASA wants to light a FIRE on the moon

NASA plans to conduct the first flammability test on the moon to understand fire behavior in low-gravity environments during future lunar missions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The tortoise and the hare: will China beat the US in the race back to the moon?

The US and China are in a space race to establish lunar bases and claim resources, with China potentially having the upper hand.
Science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

NASA Planning to Set First-Ever Fire on the Surface of the Moon

NASA is testing material flammability on the Moon to ensure safety for future lunar habitats and missions.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Video: Opinion | Did an Acid Trip Inspire the First Photo of Earth?

Psychedelics inspired a campaign that led to the first photograph of Earth from space, changing humanity's perspective on civilization and the planet.
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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

NASA made a typeface using satellite images of the Earth

NASA's interactive tool transforms satellite images into a typeface, allowing users to create words using Earth's landscapes.
#roman-space-telescope
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fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

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.
Science
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope ready for launch

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch early, overcoming funding cuts and challenges from previous administrations.
Science
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

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.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

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.
Science
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope ready for launch

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch early, overcoming funding cuts and challenges from previous administrations.
Science
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

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.
#space-telescope
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Science

AI galaxy hunters are adding to the global GPU crunch | TechCrunch

NASA will launch the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope in September 2026, providing 20,000 terabytes of data to astronomers.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
Science

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.
Science
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

AI galaxy hunters are adding to the global GPU crunch | TechCrunch

NASA will launch the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope in September 2026, providing 20,000 terabytes of data to astronomers.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

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.
Science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

NASA engineer's fiery death fuels missing scientist fears

The mysterious death of NASA engineer Joshua LeBlanc raises concerns amid a pattern of missing scientists.
Roam Research
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

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

NASA tested a low-cost optical terminal for laser communications during Artemis II, achieving high data rates with off-the-shelf technology.
Science
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

'Something sinister could be happening': FBI looks into dead or missing nuclear and space defense scientists tied to NASA, Blue Origin, and SpaceX | Fortune

At least 11 scientists linked to NASA and defense programs are dead or missing, raising national security concerns.
#blue-origin
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Science

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

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fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

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.
Science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

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.
Science
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Rocket Report: Starship V3 test-fired; ESA's tentative step toward crew launch

Blue Origin is set to launch its third New Glenn rocket flight with a reused booster.
Science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Guess What This Creepy Underwater Thing Is That Was Photographed by US Navy Divers for NASA

The Artemis 2 Orion capsule's heat shield successfully protected astronauts during reentry, showing improvements over the Artemis 1 mission.
Science
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

NASA may not have new spacesuits in time for Moon landing

NASA's next-gen spacesuits may not be ready for the 2028 Artemis III Moon landing due to unrealistic deadlines and contract issues.
Science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

NASA's return of humans to the Moon in 2028 faces alarming setback

NASA's plan to land humans on the Moon by 2028 faces delays due to issues with next-generation spacesuit development.
#artemis-iv
Science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Who will be the next to walk on the moon? Likely candidates, revealed

NASA's Artemis IV mission in 2028 will land the first woman and first person of color on the moon since Apollo.
Science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Who will be the next to walk on the moon? Likely candidates, revealed

NASA's Artemis IV mission in 2028 will land the first woman and first person of color on the moon since Apollo.
Science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Who will be the next to walk on the moon? Likely candidates, revealed

NASA's Artemis IV mission in 2028 will land the first woman and first person of color on the moon since Apollo.
Science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Who will be the next to walk on the moon? Likely candidates, revealed

NASA's Artemis IV mission in 2028 will land the first woman and first person of color on the moon since Apollo.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

NASA's 2028 moon landing may be delayed because of lack of space suits, watchdog report warns

NASA's new space suit development for the 2028 moon landing is delayed and jeopardized due to reliance on private companies and outdated designs.
#voyager-1
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fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

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.
Science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

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.
Science
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

NASA working on 'Big Bang' upgrade for Voyager probes

NASA is implementing a plan called 'The Big Bang' to extend the operational life of the Voyager probes.
Science
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

A renewed threat to JPL as the Trump administration tries again to cut NASA

NASA's scientific projects face significant funding cuts proposed by the Trump administration, threatening future space exploration and discoveries.
Science
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science stories

NASA shared stunning images of a comet that exploded as it approached the sun, marking its first and last flyby.
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fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

White House directs FBI to investigate missing scientists' cases

The White House is investigating the mysterious disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive projects, involving the FBI and a review of potential connections.
#esa
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fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

NASA restarts work to support Europe's uncrewed trip to Mars after years of setbacks

NASA confirms the launch of ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover to Mars, planned for 2028 with SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket.
Roam Research
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

NASA sets Europe's jinxed Mars rover mission rolling again

NASA is proceeding with its support for the ESA's Rosalind Franklin Mars rover despite funding cut attempts by the Trump administration.
Science
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

NASA restarts work to support Europe's uncrewed trip to Mars after years of setbacks

NASA confirms the launch of ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover to Mars, planned for 2028 with SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket.
Roam Research
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

NASA sets Europe's jinxed Mars rover mission rolling again

NASA is proceeding with its support for the ESA's Rosalind Franklin Mars rover despite funding cut attempts by the Trump administration.
Science
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

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.
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