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A spaceship punched an asteroid - we're about to learn what came next

The European Space Agency's Hera mission aims to assess asteroid deflection effectiveness following NASA's successful DART impact experiment.

NASA's mission to return humans to the Moon has been delayed again until 2026

NASA has postponed the Artemis missions again, with Artemis II now set for April 2026 and Artemis III for mid-2027.

Inside the Extreme Workout Regimen of An Astronaut Stuck at the International Space Station

Astronauts' fitness in space is critical; they follow a rigorous exercise regimen for physical health during long missions.

NASA Dumped $199 Billion Into This Program, and Eventually Shut It Down

NASA's partnership with private industries is essential for managing costs of space missions.

NASA's solar sail is tumbling, but that's part of the plan

ACS3 spacecraft is successfully using solar sails for propulsion and exploring future applications in space missions.

Health concerns about stranded NASA astronauts after 'gaunt' photo

Astronaut Sunita Williams appears to be experiencing health issues related to long-duration spaceflight, as suggested by a recent photo and expert evaluation.

A spaceship punched an asteroid - we're about to learn what came next

The European Space Agency's Hera mission aims to assess asteroid deflection effectiveness following NASA's successful DART impact experiment.

NASA's mission to return humans to the Moon has been delayed again until 2026

NASA has postponed the Artemis missions again, with Artemis II now set for April 2026 and Artemis III for mid-2027.

Inside the Extreme Workout Regimen of An Astronaut Stuck at the International Space Station

Astronauts' fitness in space is critical; they follow a rigorous exercise regimen for physical health during long missions.

NASA Dumped $199 Billion Into This Program, and Eventually Shut It Down

NASA's partnership with private industries is essential for managing costs of space missions.

NASA's solar sail is tumbling, but that's part of the plan

ACS3 spacecraft is successfully using solar sails for propulsion and exploring future applications in space missions.

Health concerns about stranded NASA astronauts after 'gaunt' photo

Astronaut Sunita Williams appears to be experiencing health issues related to long-duration spaceflight, as suggested by a recent photo and expert evaluation.
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#space-exploration

Chinese probe returns from far side of the moon

China successfully retrieved moon samples from the far side, continuing its dominance in lunar exploration.

Chinese space mission blasts off to test lunar bricks DW 10/29/2024

The Shenzhou-19 mission is crucial for testing lunar bricks for future moon bases, with a goal of establishing a lunar research station by 2035.

15 Years Ago, the International Space Station Accidentally Tested An Unresolved Question

The ISS hosted a record high of 13 crew members in July 2009, driven by transitioning to long-duration missions and the pending retirement of Space Shuttles.

Chinese probe returns from far side of the moon

China successfully retrieved moon samples from the far side, continuing its dominance in lunar exploration.

Chinese space mission blasts off to test lunar bricks DW 10/29/2024

The Shenzhou-19 mission is crucial for testing lunar bricks for future moon bases, with a goal of establishing a lunar research station by 2035.

15 Years Ago, the International Space Station Accidentally Tested An Unresolved Question

The ISS hosted a record high of 13 crew members in July 2009, driven by transitioning to long-duration missions and the pending retirement of Space Shuttles.
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#rocket-launch

SpaceX rocket blasts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base. See photos, video of the launch

SpaceX launched Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 8:40 p.m.

After a fiery finale, the Delta rocket family now belongs to history

United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket took its final flight with a classified spy satellite onboard.
The final Delta IV Heavy launch marked the end of the Delta rocket series after 389 missions dating back to 1960.

Embattled Astra scores DOD contract to develop point-to-point cargo delivery from space | TechCrunch

Astra Space has secured a $44 million contract to develop a next-gen launch system, reviving confidence in the company's potential for future space missions.

SpaceX rocket blasts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base. See photos, video of the launch

SpaceX launched Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 8:40 p.m.

After a fiery finale, the Delta rocket family now belongs to history

United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket took its final flight with a classified spy satellite onboard.
The final Delta IV Heavy launch marked the end of the Delta rocket series after 389 missions dating back to 1960.

Embattled Astra scores DOD contract to develop point-to-point cargo delivery from space | TechCrunch

Astra Space has secured a $44 million contract to develop a next-gen launch system, reviving confidence in the company's potential for future space missions.
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#space-force

Secretive X-37B space plane set for new orbital maneuver

The X-37B's seventh mission marks a pivotal moment with its first aerobraking maneuver, enhancing the Space Force's operational capacity in space.

Impulse Space lands Space Force contract for "tactically responsive" orbital operations | TechCrunch

Impulse Space has secured a $34.5 million contract to conduct two missions aimed at enhancing military responsiveness in space.

Secretive X-37B space plane set for new orbital maneuver

The X-37B's seventh mission marks a pivotal moment with its first aerobraking maneuver, enhancing the Space Force's operational capacity in space.

Impulse Space lands Space Force contract for "tactically responsive" orbital operations | TechCrunch

Impulse Space has secured a $34.5 million contract to conduct two missions aimed at enhancing military responsiveness in space.
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India funds Moon lander, space station, and Venus orbiter

India has launched three significant space missions including a Moon lander, orbiting lab, and a Venus probe, highlighting its cosmic ambitions.
#astrophysics

Hairy black holes? A new space mission could help answer questions

Black holes are viewed as simple objects with only three main attributes - mass, charge, and spin - as per the 'no-hair' theorem.

Mars's induced magnetosphere can degenerate - Nature

The study on Mars reveals a degenerate, induced magnetosphere and absence of a bow shock on the dayside.

Hairy black holes? A new space mission could help answer questions

Black holes are viewed as simple objects with only three main attributes - mass, charge, and spin - as per the 'no-hair' theorem.

Mars's induced magnetosphere can degenerate - Nature

The study on Mars reveals a degenerate, induced magnetosphere and absence of a bow shock on the dayside.
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What the space sector can learn from Amazon and FedEx

Space missions are transitioning from single spacecraft to multi-satellite operations, requiring new coordination and logistics strategies.
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NASA says it can ask SpaceX to bring Boeing astronauts home if needed, as they reach 51 days on the space station

SpaceX may have to rescue NASA astronauts due to issues with Boeing's Starliner spaceship.

Boeing's Starliner overcomes last-second problems to dock with the ISS

Boeing's Starliner successfully docked with ISS after thruster malfunction.

SpaceX launches more direct to cell capable Starlink satellites

SpaceX launched 20 more Starlink satellites, including direct-to-cell capable ones, from California, marking the 75th mission from SLC-4E.

TechCrunch Space: You rock(et) my world, moms | TechCrunch

Exclusive on Layup Parts startup securing $9 million financing to automate composite parts manufacturing.

NASA says it can ask SpaceX to bring Boeing astronauts home if needed, as they reach 51 days on the space station

SpaceX may have to rescue NASA astronauts due to issues with Boeing's Starliner spaceship.

Boeing's Starliner overcomes last-second problems to dock with the ISS

Boeing's Starliner successfully docked with ISS after thruster malfunction.

SpaceX launches more direct to cell capable Starlink satellites

SpaceX launched 20 more Starlink satellites, including direct-to-cell capable ones, from California, marking the 75th mission from SLC-4E.

TechCrunch Space: You rock(et) my world, moms | TechCrunch

Exclusive on Layup Parts startup securing $9 million financing to automate composite parts manufacturing.
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Outdoing the dinosaurs: What we can do if we spot a threatening asteroid

The US is behind its mandate to detect near-Earth objects by 2020, posing a potential threat. Rapid response capabilities are lacking, despite some successful missions.

Boeing's Starliner Is Finally Ready to Launch a NASA Crew Into Space

Starliner is a capsule-shaped, autonomous spacecraft capable of carrying up to seven astronauts, designed for missions to the ISS with Boeing's partnership with NASA.

China Launches Spacecraft to Collect First-Ever Samples From Moon's Dark Side

China launches mission to collect samples from the dark side of the Moon, aiming for historic first.
#boeing-starliner

A Needham native is among the Boeing Starliner astronauts 'not stuck' in space

Astronaut Sunita Williams, a Needham High alum, is at the International Space Station with no clear return date.

Rocket Report: Astroscale chases down dead rocket; Ariane 6 on the pad

Major upcoming space missions include Boeing's Starliner crew flight, SpaceX's Starship test, and a private astronaut mission with a commercial spacewalk.

A Needham native is among the Boeing Starliner astronauts 'not stuck' in space

Astronaut Sunita Williams, a Needham High alum, is at the International Space Station with no clear return date.

Rocket Report: Astroscale chases down dead rocket; Ariane 6 on the pad

Major upcoming space missions include Boeing's Starliner crew flight, SpaceX's Starship test, and a private astronaut mission with a commercial spacewalk.
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TechCrunch Space: Rapidly responsive... space stations!? | TechCrunch

Gravitics developing platforms for tactically responsive space missions.

China Repairs Space Station Damaged by Debris Strike

China successfully conducts spacewalk to repair solar array damaged by debris, highlighting the importance of manned spacecraft for addressing orbital problems.

See Every Bit of Outer Space We've Brought Back to Earth

Sample-return missions bring valuable extraterrestrial samples to Earth for in-depth analysis.
Bringing back samples from moons, asteroids, and planets requires complex operations involving surface launch and return to Earth.
#satellite-deployment

Japan's new H3 rocket proved it works, but will it catch on anywhere else?

Japan's new H3 rocket had a successful second test flight, a crucial step for future Japanese space missions.
The H3 rocket deployed an Earth-imaging microsatellite and a CubeSat to test an infrared Earth observation sensor.

Europe successfully launches Ariane 6 rocket DW 07/09/2024

Europe successfully launches Ariane 6 rocket after a four-year delay, establishing self-reliance in space missions.

Japan's new H3 rocket proved it works, but will it catch on anywhere else?

Japan's new H3 rocket had a successful second test flight, a crucial step for future Japanese space missions.
The H3 rocket deployed an Earth-imaging microsatellite and a CubeSat to test an infrared Earth observation sensor.

Europe successfully launches Ariane 6 rocket DW 07/09/2024

Europe successfully launches Ariane 6 rocket after a four-year delay, establishing self-reliance in space missions.
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#lunar-exploration

China's Chang'e-6 probe lands on far side of the moon aiming to return first samples to Earth

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has landed on the far side of the moon to collect samples, marking the first attempt in this rarely explored area.

China will be the first to retrieve soil samples from the far side of the Moon

China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft collected samples from the Moon's far side for scientific exploration and potential mineral extraction.

China's Chang'e-6 probe lands on far side of the moon aiming to return first samples to Earth

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has landed on the far side of the moon to collect samples, marking the first attempt in this rarely explored area.

China will be the first to retrieve soil samples from the far side of the Moon

China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft collected samples from the Moon's far side for scientific exploration and potential mineral extraction.
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#ariane-6

Europe's long-delayed flagship rocket is about to launch for the first time

Ariane 6 rocket is Europe's new flagship launcher after years of delay, essential for European space missions and commercial ventures.

Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Has A New Engine That Can Literally Reignite Itself In Space

The Ariane 6 rocket marks a significant advancement for Europe's space ambitions, offering versatility for current and future missions.

Europe's long-delayed flagship rocket is about to launch for the first time

Ariane 6 rocket is Europe's new flagship launcher after years of delay, essential for European space missions and commercial ventures.

Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Has A New Engine That Can Literally Reignite Itself In Space

The Ariane 6 rocket marks a significant advancement for Europe's space ambitions, offering versatility for current and future missions.
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Computing and shielding startups join forces to put AI-capable chips in space | TechCrunch

Spacecraft use outdated computing systems; Aethero introduces advanced AI-capable computer with radiation shielding for space missions.

NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk

Incidents of space junk reaching Earth call for more research and preparation in dealing with uncontrolled reentries.

Women's Bodies Better Suited for the Horrors of Space, Study Finds

Women may be slightly better at tolerating space travel than men, according to new research.
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