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A shadow-and-power-meter technique offers a way to navigate lunar orbit as demand strains NASA’s Deep Space Network
NASA’s Deep Space Network has long supported tracking and communications for deep-space missions, but the volume of requests is rising with the growing number of satellites. The article describes navigating lunar orbit using shadows and power-meter readings, an approach that could provide an alternative to relying solely on ground-based tracking.
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Apollo 12 launched for a pinpoint lunar landing on Nov. 14, 1969
NASA’s Apollo 12 astronauts lifted off for the moon on Nov. 14, 1969, on a mission centered on achieving a pinpoint landing. The anniversary highlights a defining step in crewed lunar exploration: moving beyond reaching the moon toward targeting a specific landing site.
Mariner 9 became the first spacecraft to orbit Mars on Nov. 13, 1971, returning close views of the planet’s surface
NASA’s Mariner 9 entered orbit around Mars on Nov. 13, 1971, becoming the first spacecraft to orbit another planet. Its close-up views of the Martian surface marked a milestone in planetary exploration and offered a new perspective on Mars.
Axiom Space completes critical design review for Artemis lunar spacesuit
Axiom Space has completed the critical design review for the spacesuit it is developing for NASA’s Artemis missions, clearing a major design milestone. The company is also working on a simplified version of the suit, though the available report provides no further detail on its scope or schedule.
California Science Center opens Endeavour’s new Air & Space Center
The California Science Center’s Samuel Oschin Air & Space Center opened to the public Nov. 13, becoming the new home of NASA’s space shuttle Endeavour. The opening establishes a dedicated public venue for the shuttle, a major artifact of the U.S. human spaceflight program.
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