Astronomy Research 4 months ago
The Asteroid Hunter

Somewhere out there, hurtling through space in the darkness, is an asteroid with our name on it. We just don't know which one yet. NASA's an...

Source: Universe Today

A bizarre 'decapitated' asteroid likely made the moon's largest impact crater. NASA's Artemis astronauts may land near the proof
Artemis Program 4 months ago
A bizarre 'decapitated' asteroid likely made the moon's largest impact crater. NASA's Artemis astronauts may land near the proof

An ancient impact may have scattered material from deep inside the moon toward NASA's planned Artemis landing sites near the lunar south pole.

Source: Space.com

Artemis Program 4 months ago
Rocket Lab announces five-launch Neutron deal as it continues aiming for late 2026 debut

The company pivoted to a Neutron rocket launch debut no earlier than the fourth quarter of 2026 following a first stage tank test failure earlier this...

Source: Spaceflight Now

NASA & Space Agencies 4 months ago
Meet the Fleet: NASA Armstrong Continues Legacy of Flight Research

NASA’s home for experimental flight is welcoming more flyers to its already high-performing fleet as it continues to support science and aeronautics t...

Source: NASA

The Artemis II ‘Earthset’ Photo Is Now a LEGO Set and It Looks Incredible
Artemis Missions 4 months ago
The Artemis II ‘Earthset’ Photo Is Now a LEGO Set and It Looks Incredible

The Artemis II ‘Earthset’ Photo Is Now a LEGO Set and It Looks IncredibleOn Christmas Eve 1968, astronaut Bill Anders looked out of Apollo 8’s window ...

Source: Yanko Design

Moon lava tubes are emerging as one of the strongest shelter ideas for future astronauts
Artemis Program 4 months ago
Moon lava tubes are emerging as one of the strongest shelter ideas for future astronauts

Scientists are increasingly interested in lunar lava tubes. These underground formations offer natural protection from radiation and extreme temperatu...

Source: The Times of India

Astronomy Research 4 months ago
Astronomers Spot Possible Missing Link to Webb’s Little Red Dots

Astronomers may have found the missing link required to understand one of the James Webb Space Telescope’s most puzzling discoveries. The post Astron...

Source: Sky & Telescope

A 29-pound Mars rock held NASA's Curiosity rover hostage for 6 days
NASA & Space Agencies 4 months ago
A 29-pound Mars rock held NASA's Curiosity rover hostage for 6 days

The rock is nicknamed "Atacama."

Source: Space.com

NASA & Space Agencies 4 months ago
China prepares cargo, crew, and deep space missions, as commercial sector steps towards reusability

China is preparing to launch both cargo and crew missions to its Tiangong space station,… The post China prepares cargo, crew, and deep spac...

Source: NASASpaceFlight

Artemis Program 4 months ago
NASA Welcomes Paraguay as 67th Artemis Accords Signatory

The Republic of Paraguay signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday during a ceremony in Asunción, becoming the latest nation to commit to the shared prin...

Source: NASA

SpaceX Bombarded With Lawsuits to Accusing Starship of Damaging Homes
Space Technology 4 months ago
SpaceX Bombarded With Lawsuits to Accusing Starship of Damaging Homes

"A relentless, daily bombardment." The post SpaceX Bombarded With Lawsuits to Accusing Starship of Damaging Homes appeared first on Futurism...

Source: Futurism

Blue Origin’s new moon lander just survived extreme space testing on Earth
NASA & Space Agencies 4 months ago
Blue Origin’s new moon lander just survived extreme space testing on Earth

A bold step toward returning humans to the Moon is underway with Blue Origin’s uncrewed MK1 “Endurance” lander, designed to test the technologies that...

Source: Science Daily

Astronomy Research 4 months ago
How Massive Star Clusters Shape Galaxy Evolution

A team of researchers used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope together with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to observe almost 9,000 star ...

Source: Universe Today

Where does Earth's mysterious 'ring current' come from? NASA and the US Space Force are launching a mission to find out
NASA & Space Agencies 4 months ago
Where does Earth's mysterious 'ring current' come from? NASA and the US Space Force are launching a mission to find out

NASA, working with the Space Force, plans to launch a space weather mission later this month to study a strange "ring current" surrounding o...

Source: Space.com

NASA & Space Agencies 4 months ago
Redwire pursues opportunities in landers and power systems for NASA’s moon base plans

Redwire is taking a renewed interest in lunar landers given the demand signal from NASA to support the agency’s ambitions to develop a moon base.

Source: SpaceNews

Artemis Program 4 months ago
Industry Moon Lander Training Cabin Lands at NASA for Artemis

A full-scale mock-up of a crew cabin for a future industry lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis program now is operational for training and testing. The ag...

Source: NASA

NASA Pushes Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Rotor Blades Past Mach 1
NASA & Space Agencies 4 months ago
NASA Pushes Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Rotor Blades Past Mach 1

The rotor blades that will carry NASA’s next-generation helicopters to new Martian heights broke the sound barrier during March tests at NASA’s Jet Pr...

Source: NASA

NASA & Space Agencies 4 months ago
NASA’s Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Rotors Are Moving Fast

Description Engineer Jaakko Karras inspects a next-generation Mars helicopter rotor blade prior to supersonic speed testing in the 25-Foot Space Simul...

Source: NASA

NASA & Space Agencies 4 months ago
NASA Sends Mars Helicopter Blades Beyond Mach 1

Description Engineer Fernando Mier-Hicks inspects a test stand used to investigate the performance of next-generation Mars helicopter rotor blades at ...

Source: NASA

Artemis Missions 4 months ago
NASA Released a Massive Trove of Artemis 2 Images. Here Are Gizmodo’s Favorites - Gizmodo

NASA Released a Massive Trove of Artemis 2 Images. Here Are Gizmodo’s FavoritesGizmodo NASA released thousands more photos from Artemis II. Here are 9...

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