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NASA Explores Crewed Mission to Mars and Ceres with Novel Architecture

NASA is advancing its aspirations for a human-crewed mission to Mars and the asteroid Ceres, proposing a four-phase Human-Crewed Interplanetary Transport Architecture. This concept outlines an Earth-Mars-Ceres trajectory involving significant delta-v efficiencies for a multiplanetary exploration mission.

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

Space.com

Hubble Telescope Celebrates 35 Years with New Cosmic Imagery

2025-04-23T06:08:10.419408-07:00

Ars Technica

Republican Officials Condemn Proposed Cuts to NASA's Heliophysics Program

2025-04-23T08:22:30.480703-07:00

Space.com

New 3D Microscope ELVIS Arrives at ISS for Microbial Research

2025-04-22T12:07:01.478805-07:00

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Universe Today

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NASA Explores Crewed Mission to Mars and Ceres with Novel Architecture NASA is advancing its aspirations for a human-crewed mission to Mars and the asteroid Ceres, proposing a four-phase Human-Crewed Interplanetary Transport Architecture. This concept outlines an Earth-Mars-Ceres trajectory involving significant delta-v efficiencies for a multiplanetary exploration mission.

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

NASA Explores Crewed Mission to Mars and Ceres with Novel Architecture

Universe Today

A Novel Concept for a Multiplanetary Crewed Mission to Mars and Ceres

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

A Novel Concept for a Multipla

Aviation Week

Urban Manufacturing Emerges as New Hub for Space Industry Expansion The shift from traditional manufacturing to digital urban factories signals a new era for the space industry. This relocation to city centers aims to leverage urban infrastructure and talent pools, highlighting a transformative trend in space production and operations.

2025-04-23T14:31:34.546812-07:00

Urban Manufacturing Emerges as New Hub for Space Industry Expansion

Universe Today

JWST Mid-Infrared Images Reveal Galaxies from Cosmic Noon Era The James Webb Space Telescope has captured mid-infrared images of galaxies from the 'cosmic noon' era, a period of peak star formation in the universe, as reported by researchers from the University of Kansas. These findings promise to enhance understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.

2025-04-23T13:20:01.414784-07:00

JWST Mid-Infrared Images Reveal Galaxies from Cosmic Noon Era

Aviation Week

Firefly Aerospace Secures Contract to Develop Advanced Ceramic Rocket Nozzle Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop a ceramic matrix composite rocket nozzle extension. This innovation promises to reduce costs, enhance performance, and expedite production for liquid rocket engines.

2025-04-23T12:44:57.295749-07:00

Firefly Aerospace Secures Contract to Develop Advanced Ceramic Rocket Nozzle

GeekWire

Vera Rubin Observatory Begins Test Imaging Ahead of Major Sky Survey The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has started capturing test images of the night sky. This marks an important step towards its upcoming 'First Look' sky survey, expected to offer unprecedented views of the universe, continuing the observatory's mission to transform space observation.

2025-04-23T10:56:58.498699-07:00

Vera Rubin Observatory Begins Test Imaging Ahead of Major Sky Survey

Space Intel Report

Consensus Eludes Key ESA Members on European Launcher Strategy France, Germany, Italy, the UK, and Spain remain divided on the proposed European Launcher Challenge, an initiative aimed at bolstering Europe’s competitive position in the global space industry. The lack of consensus underscores the complexity of uniting diverse national interests to enhance Europe’s strategic autonomy in space.

2025-04-23T08:41:30.307417-07:00

Consensus Eludes Key ESA Members on European Launcher Strategy

Ars Technica

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Republican Officials Condemn Proposed Cuts to NASA's Heliophysics Program Republican space officials have expressed concerns over planned reductions in NASA's science budget, particularly affecting its heliophysics initiatives. These cuts are criticized as potentially undermining the United States' leadership in space science, emphasizing the crucial yet often overlooked role of heliophysics.

2025-04-23T08:22:30.480703-07:00

Republican Officials Condemn Proposed Cuts to NASA's Heliophysics Program

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