Dragon executes first successful reboost for Space Station
Saturday, 09 November 2024 13:13NASA and SpaceX observed a significant milestone as SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully demonstrated its ability to reboost the International Space Station's orbit on Friday at 12:50 p.m. EST. Using its Draco thrusters, the spacecraft adjusted the station's altitude, raising it by 7/100 of a mile at apogee and 7/10 of a mile at perigee over a 12-minute and 30-second operation. This suc
NASA SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to speak publicly for first time since return
Saturday, 09 November 2024 13:13The three NASA astronauts that were part of the SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour will speak publicly today for the first time since their mission returned to earth late last month. Astronauts Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick, and Jeanette Epps will speak and take questions at a news conference at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, starting at 3:15 p.m. EST, the ag
GMV completes FASTNAV project advancing lunar rover capabilities
Saturday, 09 November 2024 13:13GMV, a multinational technology company, has concluded the FASTNAV (Multi-range Navigation for Fast Moon Rovers) project, showcasing a navigation system that enables rovers to reach speeds of 1 m/s-unprecedented for autonomous vehicles on planetary surfaces. Funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) under its General Support Technology Program (GSTP) and supported by the UK Space Agency (UKSA),
Fugro supports debut of Lunar Terrain Vehicle prototype
Saturday, 09 November 2024 13:13Earlier this year, Fugro Australia's Space Automation, AI, and Robotics Control Complex (SpAARC) entered into a partnership with U.S. space exploration company Intuitive Machines to aid their phase 1 feasibility contract with NASA for a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV). On Friday, JSC's Space Centre Houston, hosted the unveiling of the first prototype, named Moon RACER. Fugro, known for its exp
Proba-3 to continuously monitor Sun's energy output
Saturday, 09 November 2024 13:13Proba-3's ambitious mission requires more than one spacecraft to achieve its objectives. To enable the Coronagraph spacecraft to study the Sun's outer atmosphere, the Occulter spacecraft must block the solar disk. This setup places the Occulter in continuous solar alignment, making it an invaluable scientific platform. The Occulter is equipped with the Davos Absolute Radiometer (DARA), a c
NASA astronauts won't say which one of them got sick after almost eight months in space
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Ex-Google exec attracts financial backers for LEO megaconstellation
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After two scrubs, SpaceX knocks out Cape Canaveral launch
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Vast signs agreement with Czech government
Friday, 08 November 2024 12:25Sierra Space expands spaceplane fleet with in-house mission control
Friday, 08 November 2024 12:00Student capsules brave re-entry heat for NASA research
Friday, 08 November 2024 11:27In July 2024, five experimental capsules built by university students endured the intense heat of re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, providing critical data that could advance spacecraft heat shield technology. The capsules were part of the Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE-2), and researchers are now analyzing the results to refine heat shield designs used in space missions. The KR
NASA engages commercial food industry in advancing space nutrition
Friday, 08 November 2024 11:27NASA recently hosted over 50 companies from the commercial food and space sectors to explore innovations in space food systems that support human spaceflight. The gathering at Johnson Space Center in Houston focused on the unique challenges of space nutrition, from designing menus to ensuring food safety, all vital for sustainable human presence in space. This event brought together leader