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NASA Expands SpaceX Contract to Include Starship

NASA has expanded its agreement with SpaceX, adding Starship to the NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract alongside Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. However, Starship still faces significant development milestones before it can undertake major NASA missions.

2025-03-31T03:14:06.473208-07:00

Breaking Defense

ULA Vulcan Rocket Certified for National Security Missions

2025-03-26T11:54:53.361181-07:00

Aviation Week

NASA and Boeing Progress on Starliner's Crewed Flight Certification

2025-03-27T16:59:27.703254-07:00

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James Webb Telescope Reveals Neptune's Auroras

2025-03-26T09:47:47.371149-07:00

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Former NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Raises Concerns Over Agency Changes Bill Nelson, former NASA Administrator, has expressed concerns about recent changes within NASA, including the termination of its chief scientist. Nelson's comments highlight potential disruptions that could impact the agency's ongoing projects and future missions.

2025-03-31T04:34:57.190350-07:00

Former NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Raises Concerns Over Agency Changes

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NASA Expands SpaceX Contract to Include Starship NASA has expanded its agreement with SpaceX, adding Starship to the NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract alongside Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. However, Starship still faces significant development milestones before it can undertake major NASA missions.

2025-03-31T03:14:06.473208-07:00

NASA Expands SpaceX Contract to Include Starship

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European Space Agency Earmarks Astronaut Reserve for Future Missions Arnaud Prost, an aerospace engineer and diver, joins the European Space Agency's Astronaut Reserve as part of ESA's strategy to train a new cadre of versatile astronauts. This initiative aims to prepare candidates for multifaceted roles in upcoming space missions.

2025-03-29T23:54:27.187402-07:00

European Space Agency Earmarks Astronaut Reserve for Future Missions

Live Science

Perseverance Rover Finds Mysterious Spherical Rock on Mars NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered an unusual rock comprised of numerous small spherical formations on Mars, raising questions about their origin. Understanding their development might offer insights into potential past microbial life on the Red Planet.

2025-03-29T18:30:56.066944-07:00

Perseverance Rover Finds Mysterious Spherical Rock on Mars

Wall Street Journal

Elon Musk's Ambitious Plans for Mars and Their Potential Impact on SpaceX Elon Musk is strategically positioned to accelerate his Mars colonization plans, which could significantly influence the future operations and growth of SpaceX.

2025-03-29T18:20:18.076853-07:00

Elon Musk's Ambitious Plans for Mars and Their Potential Impact on SpaceX

Variety

NASA Drops Woman Moon Landing Pledge as 'Spacewoman' Documents Collins' Mission The documentary 'Spacewoman' premiered at CPH:DOX, showcasing Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a space shuttle mission, while NASA retracts its commitment to land a woman on the Moon. This juxtaposition highlights ongoing dialogues about gender and exploration in space initiatives.

2025-03-29T10:37:49.740335-07:00

NASA Drops Woman Moon Landing Pledge as 'Spacewoman' Documents Collins' Mission

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Canadian Tech Powers First Spaceborne Medical X-Ray Waterloo-based startup KA Imaging's technology will facilitate research on microgravity's effects on astronaut health by launching the first medical X-ray to space. This marks a significant step in space healthcare and Canadian innovation.

2025-03-28T15:22:37.098507-07:00

Canadian Tech Powers First Spaceborne Medical X-Ray

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NASA Innovates with Custom Flooring for X-66 Transformation NASA has developed temporary floorboards specifically for the MD-90 aircraft, which is undergoing conversion to the X-66 experimental demonstrator. This innovation aims to optimize efficiency during the modification process, showcasing NASA's commitment to advancing aerospace technology.

2025-03-28T14:08:00.663833-07:00

NASA Innovates with Custom Flooring for X-66 Transformation

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