White House Wants a Nuclear Reactor Orbiting the Moon by 2028
NASA & Space Agencies 2 months ago
White House Wants a Nuclear Reactor Orbiting the Moon by 2028

The Trump administration has grand plans for “ENSURING AMERICAN SPACE SUPERIORITY.” When NASA sent humans to the moon for the first time this century ...

Source: OilPrice.com

NASA Plans to Start a Fire on the Moon in First-of-Its-Kind Experiment
Artemis Missions 2 months ago
NASA Plans to Start a Fire on the Moon in First-of-Its-Kind Experiment

As humanity prepares to land on the moon in future Artemis missions, NASA's combustion tests will be critical to assuring astronaut safety.

Source: Gizmodo.com

Space Technology 2 months ago
Blue Origin fires up used New Glenn rocket ahead of landmark reflight (photo) - Space

Blue Origin fires up used New Glenn rocket ahead of landmark reflight (photo)Space New Glenn’s Third Mission Slated for April 19Blue Origin Blue Origi...

Source: Slashdot.org

Artemis Missions 2 months ago
What Happens Next For Artemis? Can NASA Launch Artemis III Next Year? [16:56]

With the Artemis II mission successfully completed NASA has set itself a high bar to prepare Artemis III to fly next year, at least it's a high b...

Source: Freerepublic.com

Artemis Missions 2 months ago
Artemis II pilot talks about what it was really like to fly and land in Orion

"I've been thinking about reentry for three straight years."

Source: Slashdot.org

Artemis Missions 2 months ago
Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew's fiery return to Earth - Reuters

Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew's fiery return to EarthReuters The Artemis II astronauts take questions about the...

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Artemis Program 2 months ago
Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew's fiery return to Earth - Yahoo

Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew's fiery return to EarthYahoo View Full Coverage on Google News ...

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US plans N-reactors in space orbit by 2028, on moon in 2030
Artemis Program 2 months ago
US plans N-reactors in space orbit by 2028, on moon in 2030

Science News: MUMBAI: Three days after the successful splashdown of Artemis-2, the Trump administration on Tuesday issued a memorandum which among oth...

Source: The Times of India

Dark matter could be key to supermassive black hole mystery
Astronomy Research 2 months ago
Dark matter could be key to supermassive black hole mystery

"Our study suggests that decaying dark matter could profoundly reshape the evolution of the first stars and galaxies..."

Source: Futurity: Research News

NASA & Space Agencies 2 months ago
NASA restarts work to support Europe's uncrewed trip to Mars after years of setbacks

NASA has confirmed the pending launch of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Rosalind Franklin rover, which is being sent to Mars. The current plan...

Source: Slashdot.org

Artemis Missions 2 months ago
Artemis astronauts describe ‘otherworldly’ incident passing behind Moon - Yahoo

Artemis astronauts describe ‘otherworldly’ incident passing behind MoonYahoo Artemis II astronauts detail 'intense' reentry in interview wit...

Source: Slashdot.org

Following historic Artemis II mission, 170+ citizen advocates to descend on Capitol Hill to save NASA from White House’s “extinction-level” cuts
Artemis Missions 2 months ago
Following historic Artemis II mission, 170+ citizen advocates to descend on Capitol Hill to save NASA from White House’s “extinction-level” cuts

The Planetary Society will converge in Washington, D.C., on April 20, to meet directly with members of Congress to urge rejection of the administratio...

Source: The Planetary Society

Artemis 2 and Tiangong space station astronauts set record for farthest distance between humans
Artemis Missions 2 months ago
Artemis 2 and Tiangong space station astronauts set record for farthest distance between humans

For a few moments on April 6, the four Artemis 2 moon astronauts and the three crewmates aboard China's Tiangong space station were farther away ...

Source: Space.com

Artemis II Astronauts Describe Dangerous Re-Entry and 'Being Inside a Fireball'
Artemis Missions 2 months ago
Artemis II Astronauts Describe Dangerous Re-Entry and 'Being Inside a Fireball'

The Artemis II crew talked about what it was like returning to Earth at the end of their mission to see the far side of the moon.

Source: TODAY

Triumph and turmoil
Artemis Missions 2 months ago
Triumph and turmoil

The successful conclusion to Artemis II; the threat of termination to many other missions.

Source: The Planetary Society

Artemis astronaut explains 'mind-blowing' realisation that stuck with him after historic moon mission
Artemis Missions 2 months ago
Artemis astronaut explains 'mind-blowing' realisation that stuck with him after historic moon mission

Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman admitted that it's 'very hard to fully grasp what we just went through'

Source: LADbible

Artemis II Astronauts Praise Moonship's Performance
Artemis Missions 2 months ago
Artemis II Astronauts Praise Moonship's Performance

The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance gave high marks Thursday to their moonship, especially the heat shield, for its performance ...

Source: Newser

From crying to dentistry: 6 odd skills astronauts need to go to space
Artemis Program 2 months ago
From crying to dentistry: 6 odd skills astronauts need to go to space

Everything is more complicated in space, from toilet vacuums to tech support. The post From crying to dentistry: 6 odd skills astronauts need to go to...

Source: Popular Science

Top 5 Speeches That Inspire Innovation, Leadership, and Exploration
Space Exploration 2 months ago
Top 5 Speeches That Inspire Innovation, Leadership, and Exploration

Top 5 Speeches That Inspire Innovation, Leadership, and Exploration Great speeches have the power to shift perspectives, ignite ambition, and define m...

Source: Socialnomics.net

Don't miss the moon, Venus and the Pleiades align after sunset on April 19
Artemis Program 2 months ago
Don't miss the moon, Venus and the Pleiades align after sunset on April 19

Look out for earthshine on the crescent moon as it shines near Venus and the 1,000-strong Pleiades star cluster.

Source: Space.com