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NASA's Dragonfly Mission Advances with Critical Design Review Success

NASA's Dragonfly, a nuclear-powered helicopter mission aimed at exploring Saturn's moon Titan, has passed its critical design review. This milestone allows the mission to proceed with spacecraft construction, targeting a 2028 launch. Dragonfly's successful deployment could revolutionize our understanding of Titan's surface and environment.

2025-04-26T08:04:11.532064-07:00

The Air Current

Boeing Halts X-66 Development, Shifts Focus to Thin-Wing Technology

2025-04-24T09:54:13.526866-07:00

Reuters

China to Lend Moon Rocks to NASA-funded US Universities for Research

2025-04-24T04:32:26.810693-07:00

Universe Today

NASA Explores Crewed Mission to Mars and Ceres with Novel Architecture

2025-04-23T18:17:06.697343-07:00

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flyingfishexhibits.com

LEGO and Artemis Missions Exhibit Launches in Vancouver The "Artemis Adventure with LEGO Bricks" exhibition is set to debut at Science World in Vancouver, BC, in June 2025. This interactive experience will highlight NASA's Artemis Missions, combining creativity with educational LEGO design challenges for visitors.

2025-04-27T17:22:56.205993-07:00

LEGO and Artemis Missions Exhibit Launches in Vancouver

Universe Today

Evaluating Laser Communication Systems for Mars: Insights from NASA's Psyche Mission

2025-04-27T15:27:58.665996-07:00

Evaluating Laser Communication

Space.com

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NASA's Dragonfly Mission Advances with Critical Design Review Success NASA's Dragonfly, a nuclear-powered helicopter mission aimed at exploring Saturn's moon Titan, has passed its critical design review. This milestone allows the mission to proceed with spacecraft construction, targeting a 2028 launch. Dragonfly's successful deployment could revolutionize our understanding of Titan's surface and environment.

2025-04-26T08:04:11.532064-07:00

NASA's Dragonfly Mission Advances with Critical Design Review Success

orlandosentinel.com

Jared Isaacman Faces Senate Scrutiny for NASA Administrator Nomination Space entrepreneur Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA Administrator by President Trump draws Senate attention, focusing on his ties with Elon Musk and prior legal controversies. This scrutiny is critical as it could impact NASA's leadership amid strategic challenges in space exploration and budget constraints.

2025-04-26T04:02:02.795378-07:00

Jared Isaacman Faces Senate Scrutiny for NASA Administrator Nomination

Space.com

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission Unravels Unforeseen Discoveries in Lunar Exploration Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar mission revealed unexpected findings, enriching the understanding of the Moon's surface and environment. Key insights are expected to inform future Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions, showcasing the dynamic potential of commercial space exploration.

2025-04-26T02:03:40.122879-07:00

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission Unravels Unforeseen Discoveries in Lunar Exploration

Reuters

NASA Administrator Nominee Jared Isaacman Faces Scrutiny Over Ties to Elon Musk and Past Legal Issues Jared Isaacman, nominated for NASA administrator by President Trump, is under Senate scrutiny for his connections with Elon Musk and his legal past, including fraud charges in 2010. This inquiry may impact his confirmation for the role critical to NASA's strategic missions.

2025-04-25T12:33:33.537003-07:00

NASA Administrator Nominee Jared Isaacman Faces Scrutiny Over Ties to Elon Musk and Past Legal Issues

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NASA Tests Hybrid Rocket Motor for Future Moon Landings NASA Marshall successfully fired a 14-inch hybrid rocket motor to simulate the exhaust conditions of a lunar lander. The motor, utilizing solid fuel and gaseous oxygen, aims to improve understanding of the interactions with the Moon's surface under the Artemis program.

2025-04-25T08:16:08.549393-07:00

NASA Tests Hybrid Rocket Motor for Future Moon Landings

DefenseNews.com

US Space Force Enhances Forecasting with New Weather Satellite The US Space Force has launched its latest weather satellite, aiming to improve forecasting capability as part of a long-term strategy to replace legacy systems. This upgrade, anchored by the WSF-M and EWS programs, is pivotal in bolstering space mission readiness and enhancing prediction accuracy.

2025-04-25T07:44:07.178120-07:00

US Space Force Enhances Forecasting with New Weather Satellite

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