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

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Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth today. Here's what to expect

fromThe Atlantic

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Hold Onto Moon Joy

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Jubilant return of Artemis II shadowed by extinction-level' cuts to Nasa: It's discordant'

'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.

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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.

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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.

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Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth today. Here's what to expect

fromThe Atlantic

Hold Onto Moon Joy

The Artemis II mission reignites public fascination with the moon and showcases the awe of space exploration through the experiences of its crew.

Jubilant return of Artemis II shadowed by extinction-level' cuts to Nasa: It's discordant'

Artemis II marks humanity's return to the moon, showcasing NASA's achievements and challenges in the new space race.

'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.

fromEngadget

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 Collective Effervescence of Artemis II

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

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Artemis II commander breaks NASA protocol by STEALING crew's mascot

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

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5 days ago

Roam Research

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

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Watch moment recovery crew opened hatch to NASA Artemis II astronauts

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.

NASA's Artemis II crew returns to Earth

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully concluded with the Orion spacecraft's safe splashdown in the Pacific Ocean after a historic lunar journey.

19 hours ago

Mission District

Artemis II commander breaks NASA protocol by STEALING crew's mascot

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

Roam Research

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5 days ago

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.

Watch moment recovery crew opened hatch to NASA Artemis II astronauts

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully returned astronauts after a historic journey around the moon, culminating in a joyful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

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.

NASA's Artemis II crew returns to Earth

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully concluded with the Orion spacecraft's safe splashdown in the Pacific Ocean after a historic lunar journey.

Artemis II astronauts have fitness lessons for everyone

Microgravity causes rapid muscle and bone atrophy, necessitating innovative exercise solutions like the flywheel for astronauts.

fromTechCrunch

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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OMG science

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

OMG science

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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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.

Will the Dream Chaser space plane ever fly in space?

Dream Chaser, a commercial space plane, is not part of NASA's moon plans but may still dock with the ISS in the future.

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.

6 days ago

The Moon Spacecraft's $30 Million Toilet Has Been a Bit of a Disaster

The Artemis 2 mission faced significant challenges with the new space toilet, including multiple breakdowns due to water levels and ice buildup.

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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.

6 days ago

The Moon Spacecraft's $30 Million Toilet Has Been a Bit of a Disaster

The Artemis 2 mission faced significant challenges with the new space toilet, including multiple breakdowns due to water levels and ice buildup.

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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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.

The Artemis II mission has ended. Where does NASA go from here?

The Artemis II mission marks humanity's return to deep space, but greater challenges lie ahead for future missions.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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ISS crew to make emergency return to Earth

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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.

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ISS crew to make emergency return to Earth

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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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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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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.

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.

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.

fromTheregister

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.

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.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

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Astronauts depart International Space Station after medical emergency

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.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

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Astronauts depart International Space Station after medical emergency

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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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.

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.

fromsfist.com

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.

Earth's Lower Orbit Could Rapidly Collapse, Scientists Warn

Low Earth orbit could experience a rapid cascade of satellite collisions (Kessler syndrome), crippling spaceflight and sending hazardous debris back to Earth.

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

NASA prioritizes safety for Crew-12 ISS launch after an unprecedented crew evacuation, coordinating its timing with Artemis II's schedule.

fromEngadget