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• Panagiotis Tsiotras
2024-06-17T01:34:07.830145-07:00
Webb Telescope Reveals Twin Stars in Well-Studied Region
The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered that a previously well-known star is actually a pair of young stars, a discovery missed by at least five other telescopes. This finding could influence future studies in the region.
2024-06-16T18:12:00.016178-07:00
NASA's Diversity Drive: Lessons from Six Decades of Women in Space
Examining the inspiring stories of the first Russian female astronauts, this article highlights ongoing diversity challenges in aerospace and stresses the importance of learning from NASA’s past mistakes.
2024-06-16T14:11:24.899891-07:00
Rocket Lab Offers Tour After NASA Trip Cancelled
Rocket Lab steps in to provide a tour for students who had their space camp cancelled by NASA, ensuring they still get an educational experience.
NASA is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research. Established in 1958, it has since led most American space exploration, such as the Apollo Moon landing missions and the Space Shuttle. It also oversees the Launch Services Program, and conducts research into Earth's atmosphere, heliophysics, planetary exploration and astrophysics.
With Boeing
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2024-06-17T09:25:48.248136-07:00 •
Boeing CEO Calhoun to Testify Before Senate Amid 737 MAX Safety Concerns
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2024-06-17T06:34:06.910932-07:00 •
Wisk and Houston Airports Partner for Autonomous eVTOL Services
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2024-06-17T03:55:09.293835-07:00 •
Atlas Air Boeing 747 Experiences Tire Burst in Hong Kong
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2024-06-17T02:39:14.773414-07:00 •
DOJ Weighs Boeing Prosecution Over 737 Max Crashes
With Boeing Starliner
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2024-06-14T19:28:46.280265-07:00 •
Starliner Launch Draws Future NASA Engineer
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2024-06-14T09:46:17.624285-07:00 •
NASA Extends Starliner's ISS Mission for Additional Testing
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2024-06-14T07:47:01.857527-07:00 •
Boeing Starliner, NASA Crew Test Return Slated for June 22
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2024-06-11T11:54:28.998873-07:00 •
Starliner Faces Helium Leaks During Extended ISS Mission
With International Space Station
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2024-06-14T09:46:17.624285-07:00 •
NASA Extends Starliner's ISS Mission for Additional Testing
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2024-06-14T07:47:01.857527-07:00 •
Boeing Starliner, NASA Crew Test Return Slated for June 22
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2024-06-13T06:00:41.043698-07:00 •
NASA Postpones ISS Spacewalk Due to Spacesuit Discomfort
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2024-06-12T19:52:23.040713-07:00 •
NASA Broadcasts False Simulation of ISS Emergency
With SpaceX
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2024-06-17T07:06:13.490447-07:00 •
SpaceX to Launch Portable Starlink Mini Dish with Wi-Fi Router
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2024-06-17T01:28:05.858608-07:00 •
Satellite Manufacturers Expand in Seattle Area
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2024-06-16T23:06:00.424693-07:00 •
Innospace to Launch IPO on Kosdaq in July
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2024-06-16T14:05:41.123870-07:00 •
SpaceX Constructs Second Starbase Launch Tower Post-Starship Launch
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2024-06-17T05:16:09.061144-07:00 •
Hubble Restarts Operations with Single Gyro After Ongoing Issues
NASA has resumed scientific operations of the Hubble Space Telescope by configuring it to use just one gyroscope. This workaround enables continued observations despite the persistent gyro malfunction that has plagued the mission.
2024-06-17T01:34:07.830145-07:00 •
Webb Telescope Reveals Twin Stars in Well-Studied Region
The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered that a previously well-known star is actually a pair of young stars, a discovery missed by at least five other telescopes. This finding could influence future studies in the region.
2024-06-16T18:12:00.016178-07:00 •
NASA's Diversity Drive: Lessons from Six Decades of Women in Space
Examining the inspiring stories of the first Russian female astronauts, this article highlights ongoing diversity challenges in aerospace and stresses the importance of learning from NASA’s past mistakes.
2024-06-16T14:11:24.899891-07:00 •
Rocket Lab Offers Tour After NASA Trip Cancelled
Rocket Lab steps in to provide a tour for students who had their space camp cancelled by NASA, ensuring they still get an educational experience.
2024-06-14T21:35:27.967421-07:00 •
Challenges in Discovering Liquid Water on Mars
NASA and China’s first crewed missions to Mars will face significant challenges due to the scarcity of liquid water, necessitating heavy reliance on limited resupply missions during the six to nine-month transits.
2024-06-14T19:28:46.280265-07:00 •
Starliner Launch Draws Future NASA Engineer
A North Carolina family visited Jetty Beach in Florida to witness the Starliner launch, inspiring their son who dreams of becoming a NASA coding engineer.
2024-06-14T13:48:56.327661-07:00 •
F-22 Raptors Escorting SpaceX Falcon 9 at Cape Canaveral
An F-22 Raptor formation provided a unique vantage point for observing a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch over Cape Canaveral, integrating aerospace defense and commercial spaceflight.
2024-06-14T10:12:05.063590-07:00 •
Challenges in Extracting Lunar Ice in Artemis Program
Despite NASA's hopes, utilizing water ice from the Moon's permanently-shadowed regions may be more difficult than anticipated, endangering plans for sustainable human presence.
2024-06-14T09:46:17.624285-07:00 •
NASA Extends Starliner's ISS Mission for Additional Testing
NASA and Boeing have postponed Starliner's return to Earth by at least four days to conduct further testing of the spacecraft's capabilities at the International Space Station.
2024-06-14T07:47:01.857527-07:00 •
Boeing Starliner, NASA Crew Test Return Slated for June 22
NASA and Boeing are set to return the Boeing Starliner from its Crew Flight Test mission at the International Space Station on June 22. The spacecraft will undock and perform a parachute and airbag-assisted landing in the southwestern United States, pending weather conditions.
2024-06-14T05:52:09.901869-07:00 •
Chang'e 6 Discovers Key Lunar Particles on Far Side
The Chang'e 6 mission has identified significant particles on the moon's far side, enhancing our understanding of lunar regolith chemistry.
2024-06-14T05:41:18.832243-07:00 •
NASA Appoints David Salvagnini as AI Chief
David Salvagnini predicts that AI technology will augment the workday of every NASA employee as he steps into his new role.
2024-06-14T04:21:15.521321-07:00 •
Boeing Details X-66A Development with PW102XG Engines
Boeing updates on the X-66A truss-braced-wing demonstrator, confirming it will use the Pratt & Whitney PW102XG engines. Developed under a NASA-backed project, this marks significant progress for the high-efficiency aircraft initiative.
2024-06-13T22:10:15.660717-07:00 •
Rice Students Develop AR for NASA Spacewalks
Participating in NASA's S.U.I.T.S. program, Rice University students have created an augmented reality system aimed at enhancing the interface for spacewalks.
2024-06-13T11:13:34.124727-07:00 •
James Webb Spots Most Distant Supernova and Early Universe Galaxies
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified the most distant supernova, dating back 1.8 billion years post-Big Bang, along with 80 other early universe supernovae and an unusually large galaxy from 290 million years after the Big Bang.
2024-06-13T11:06:32.524186-07:00 •
NASA Uses Lasers to Transmit Images to ISS
NASA's innovative laser communication system showcases faster data transmission to the International Space Station, surpassing typical home internet speeds.
2024-06-13T10:12:24.586432-07:00 •
Chandra Captures Closest Super Star Cluster
Westerlund 1, the nearest and largest super star cluster to Earth, is revealed in unprecedented detail by NASA's Chandra X-ray Telescope.
2024-06-13T09:53:14.323036-07:00 •
California Teams Secure $1.5M in NASA’s Lunar Challenge
California teams have been awarded a total of $1.5 million in NASA's Break the Ice Lunar Challenge for their innovative solutions in lunar regolith excavation and transportation.
2024-06-13T09:36:36.328665-07:00 •
Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders Dies in Plane Crash
Retired Maj. Gen. William Anders, an Apollo 8 astronaut, succumbed to multiple blunt-force injuries following the crash of the plane he was piloting last week.
2024-06-13T09:36:29.113191-07:00 •
Armenia Joins NASA's Artemis Accords
Armenia has become the 43rd nation to sign the Artemis Accords, promoting safe and responsible space exploration. The signing took place in Washington, D.C., highlighting Armenia's commitment to international space collaboration.
2024-06-13T08:25:33.379132-07:00 •
Kennedy Space Center to Develop New Facilities and 'Next Big Thing' Experience
The Kennedy Space Center will expand with new administrative buildings, warehouses, and a new visitor experience called the 'Next Big Thing.' These projects are scheduled for completion over the next few years.
2024-06-13T07:02:16.441347-07:00 •
Hubble Maps High-Speed Plasma Burps from Quasar I Zwicky 1
Astronomers using the Hubble Telescope have, for the first time, mapped plasma 'burps' moving at 6.5 million mph from the quasar I Zwicky 1, located relatively close to Earth.
2024-06-13T07:00:21.686692-07:00 •
Arizona Researchers Contribute to Artemis III Mission Instrumentation
Arizona-based scientists are playing a critical role in developing scientific instruments for NASA's Artemis III mission, set to return humans to the moon, including the first female astronaut.
2024-06-13T06:00:41.043698-07:00 •
NASA Postpones ISS Spacewalk Due to Spacesuit Discomfort
NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matt Dominick had to cancel their scheduled June 13 spacewalk at the International Space Station due to discomfort issues with the spacesuit.
2024-06-13T05:49:02.589226-07:00 •
NASA Urges Improved Space Weather Forecasting for Artemis Astronaut Safety
As NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the Moon, the heightened solar activity demands an upgrade in space weather forecasting to ensure their safety.
2024-06-13T03:06:22.019679-07:00 •
NASA Engineers Revive Voyager 1 in Interstellar Space
Voyager 1, launched in 1977, has resumed communication after a seven-month silence, thanks to NASA's engineering team. The challenge now is to ensure its continued operation in the harsh environment of interstellar space.
2024-06-13T02:33:17.209399-07:00 •
Congress Urges NASA to Reconsider Chandra Observatory Budget Cuts
Nine Congressional members have formally requested NASA to reevaluate the proposed funding reductions for the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, citing its critical contributions to astrophysics.
2024-06-12T22:12:30.167358-07:00 •
NASA Europa Clipper Transported for Mission Prep
The 7,000-pound spacecraft, meticulously prepared, was transported in a highly coordinated effort from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for its upcoming Europa mission.
2024-06-12T19:52:23.040713-07:00 •
NASA Broadcasts False Simulation of ISS Emergency
On Wednesday, NASA mistakenly aired a simulation of astronauts suffering decompression sickness on the ISS, creating unwarranted emergency speculation on social media before clarifying it was a routine drill.
2024-06-12T18:14:12.100795-07:00 •
Blue Canyon Technologies to Build Spacecraft Buses for NASA's PolSIR Mission
Blue Canyon Technologies, a unit of RTX, has been selected by NASA to design and manufacture two 12U CubeSat buses. The mission support includes providing bus platforms and mission operations services for the PolSIR mission.
