Virgin Galactic rockets its first tourist passengers into space
Virgin Galactic launched its first tourist passengers into the weightlessness of space Thursday, the culmination of a nearly two-decade commercial pursuit, the company said.
The three passengers - Jon Goodwin, Keisha Schahaff, and her teenage daughter Anastatia Mayers - floated gravity-free through the Virgin spacecraft about 45 minutes after taking off.
"They are officially astronauts Putting a stamp on Huginn
A new stamp for the Huginn mission has been released, taking inspiration from the mission’s Nordic name, Huginn, it presents a colourful design with a deep history.
Space Development Agency shaking up how the military buys satellites
The Space Development Agency is breaking with tradition by seeking out multiple vendors for its low Earth orbit satellite network.
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After 17 years, NASA's STEREO-A spacecraft makes its first Earth flyby
On August 12, 2023, NASA's STEREO-A spacecraft passes between the sun and Earth, marking the first Earth flyby of the nearly 17-year-old mission. The visit home brings a special chance for the spacecraft to collaborate with NASA missions near Earth and reveal new insights into our closest star.
A rocket with a lunar landing craft blasts off on Russia's first moon mission in nearly 50 years
Week in images: 07-11 August 2023
Week in images: 07-11 August 2023
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Telesat’s initial LEO constellation fully funded after manufacturer switch
Telesat has the funding to move forward with plans for a low Earth orbit broadband network after saving $2 billion by pivoting to smaller satellites from MDA following production delays at Thales Alenia Space, the Canadian operator said Aug.
GAO affirms NASA's decision on Intuitive Machines' $719M lunar contract
In a recent move, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has corroborated NASA's evaluation of the OMES III proposals, which subsequently resulted in a significant award to Intuitive Machines. The nod from GAO further reinforces the confidence in the selection process.
The contract, a hefty five-year deal valued at up to $719 million, was awarded to Space and Technology Solutions. Mars exploration reveals evidence of life-conducive environment
Mars, often dubbed the 'Red Planet', has long been a focal point for scientists in the quest to uncover extraterrestrial life. Unlike Earth, Mars' surface is not subjected to the perpetual shifting and renewing influences of plate tectonics. This lack of tectonic activity has bequeathed Mars with expanses of land showcasing remnants of fossil rivers and lakes that date back billions of years. Pulsar Fusion forms partnership with University of Michigan for electric propulsion
Electric propulsion, with a specific focus on Hall effect thrusters, has long been recognized as a foundational technology for space missions. Recognizing its potential, the UK Space Agency has recently announced a collaboration with the Plasma dynamics and Electric Propulsion Lab at the University of Michigan, one of the premier Hall thruster research centres worldwide.
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