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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

Photography

This Phone Video From Artemis Is So Damn Cool | Defector

US news

fromBoston.com

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

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

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Artemis II astronauts swung by the moon, broke an Apollo record, and saw an eclipse

NASA's Artemis II mission crew returned from a record-breaking lunar trip, traveling farther than any humans before them, with new lunar data for future missions.

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.

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

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.

fromBoston.com

US news

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Artemis II astronauts swung by the moon, broke an Apollo record, and saw an eclipse

Astronomers Discover Major Clue About 3I/ATLAS' Origins

3I/ATLAS, an interstellar visitor, likely originated from a cold region of the Milky Way, containing high amounts of heavy water.

2 days ago

Well, this is embarrassing: The Lunar Gateway's primary modules are corroded

"Following the identification of corrosion on HALO, a comprehensive investigation was promptly initiated. Preliminary findings indicate that the issue likely results from a combination of factors, including aspects of the forging process, surface treatment, and material properties."

Europe news

#spacex

Artificial intelligence

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

fromFast Company

European startups

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

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.

European startups

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.

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.

Board games

fromBoard Game Quest

3 days ago

Moon Review

Extraterrestrial board games like Moon allow conflict escalation without geopolitical insensitivity, combining competition and cooperation in colony building.

#artemis-ii

Science

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

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

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Science

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

3 days ago

Science

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

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.

It's Time For The Scariest Part Of Artemis | Defector

Artemis II's Earth return is critical due to previous heat shield damage during Artemis I, raising concerns about reentry safety.

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.

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

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.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

3 days 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.

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.

It's Time For The Scariest Part Of Artemis | Defector

Artemis II's Earth return is critical due to previous heat shield damage during Artemis I, raising concerns about reentry safety.

OMG science

NASA's Curiosity Rover found promising organic chemicals on Mars

NASA rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic compounds on Mars, considered essential for the origin of life.

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.

OMG science

NASA's Curiosity Rover found promising organic chemicals on Mars

NASA rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic compounds on Mars, considered essential for the origin of life.

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.

Science

Scientists Say They've Tested a Way to Get to Alpha Centauri in Just 20 Years

fromWIRED

Science

How Can Astronauts Tell How Fast They're Going?

Scientists Say They've Tested a Way to Get to Alpha Centauri in Just 20 Years

Lasers may enable spacecraft to reach Alpha Centauri in about 20 years, significantly reducing travel time compared to current methods.

fromWIRED

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.

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.

Rocket Report: Artemis III rocket getting ready; SpaceX is now an AI company

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a successful launch but lost an orbital payload due to an upper stage failure.

Science

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

2 days ago

Rocket Report: Artemis III rocket getting ready; SpaceX is now an AI company

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a successful launch but lost an orbital payload due to an upper stage failure.

Science

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Video: Opinion | In 1968, They Saw Earth From the Moon for the First Time

Astronauts in 1968 captured the first Earthrise image, profoundly changing our perspective of Earth in the vast universe.

fromFlowingData

Mechanics of GPS

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

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.

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.

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.

fromPsychology Today

Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

Artemis 2 is a historic mission that carries astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

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

fromwww.theguardian.com

The Guardian view on Artemis II: the light and dark sides of the moon | Editorial

Earth provides everything we need, highlighting the importance of appreciating our home amidst the advancements in space exploration.

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.

Why We Fly | Defector

Artemis missions symbolize the beginning of cosmic exploration while emphasizing the importance of Earth and human connections.

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.