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Artemis II Readies for Launch with Booster Stacking Milestone

NASA's countdown to the Artemis II mission progresses as the EGS team successfully stacks another booster segment, marking a critical milestone in preparations. The stacking on December 19th indicates forward momentum for the mission aimed at advancing human exploration beyond Earth orbit.

2024-12-20T21:23:32.327377-08:00

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MRO Captures Dusty InSight Lander in Final Image

2024-12-20T08:07:31.777048-08:00

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NASA's Artemis Orion Undergoes Critical Stress Testing

2024-12-20T10:05:30.343142-08:00

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Hubble and Chandra Detect Unusual 'Sideways' Black Hole

2024-12-20T05:07:51.620281-08:00

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Space Explored

Artemis II Readies for Launch with Booster Stacking Milestone NASA's countdown to the Artemis II mission progresses as the EGS team successfully stacks another booster segment, marking a critical milestone in preparations. The stacking on December 19th indicates forward momentum for the mission aimed at advancing human exploration beyond Earth orbit.

2024-12-20T21:23:32.327377-08:00

Artemis II Readies for Launch with Booster Stacking Milestone

New Scientist

Ingenuity Helicopter Grounded After Historic Mars Missions NASA's Ingenuity helicopter exceeded expectations by flying dozens of missions on Mars, contributing significantly to the Mars exploration program. Its operations ceased in 2024 due to rotor damage, capping an unprecedented chapter in autonomous flight on the Red Planet.

2024-12-20T10:15:16.809379-08:00

Ingenuity Helicopter Grounded After Historic Mars Missions

Space.com

NASA's Artemis Orion Undergoes Critical Stress Testing The Artemis Orion spacecraft has successfully completed a maximum stress test, simulating the highest loads the systems would encounter during space operations. This test is a crucial part of NASA's Artemis mission to ensure reliability and durability for future lunar explorations.

2024-12-20T10:05:30.343142-08:00

NASA's Artemis Orion Undergoes Critical Stress Testing

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NASA Completes First Max Afterburner Run of X-59 NASA successfully executed the first maximum afterburner engine run test for its X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft on December 12. The test was conducted at Lockheed Martin facilities, marking a pivotal development in the project's supersonic technology demonstrations.

2024-12-20T08:44:34.857435-08:00

NASA Completes First Max Afterburner Run of X-59

Space.com

MRO Captures Dusty InSight Lander in Final Image NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has captured a final image of the retired InSight Mars lander using its HiRISE camera. Engineers have ceased efforts to regain contact after no communication was detected over the past two years due to dust accumulation on solar panels.

2024-12-20T08:07:31.777048-08:00

MRO Captures Dusty InSight Lander in Final Image

Space.com

Hubble and Chandra Detect Unusual 'Sideways' Black Hole NASA's Hubble and Chandra telescopes have identified a peculiar black hole oriented sideways in a cosmic 'crime scene.' The phenomenon raises questions about the gravitational dynamics involved and contributes to ongoing research in cosmic structures and behavior.

2024-12-20T05:07:51.620281-08:00

Hubble and Chandra Detect Unusual 'Sideways' Black Hole

Ars Technica

NASA Prepares to Launch Spacecraft for Solar Wind Exploration NASA is set to launch a pioneering spacecraft to investigate the origin of the solar wind by flying closer to the Sun than ever before. This mission aims to unlock crucial insights into solar phenomena impacting space weather and satellite operations.

2024-12-19T15:29:30.247200-08:00

NASA Prepares to Launch Spacecraft for Solar Wind Exploration

Aviation Week

NASA Delays Artemis Moon Landing to Mid-2027 NASA announces the postponement of the Artemis program, with U.S. astronauts now expected to return to the Moon no earlier than mid-2027. This delay impacts the timeline for lunar exploration and reflects challenges within the U.S.-led initiative, potentially influenced by earlier administrative changes.

2024-12-19T13:51:12.597889-08:00

NASA Delays Artemis Moon Landing to Mid-2027

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