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NASA Spaceflight
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2024-06-29T17:34:48.961682-07:00
NASA Unveils New 3D Animation for Lunar Gateway Ahead of Artemis IV
NASA has released a detailed 3D animation depicting the Lunar Gateway, an essential element for the Artemis IV mission aiming to establish a sustainable lunar presence by 2028. The animation highlights ongoing enhancements and additions crucial for facilitating lunar explorations.
2024-06-29T03:11:42.848210-07:00
NASA's Juno Probe Uncovers Lava Lakes on Jupiter's Moon Io
NASA’s Juno mission has discovered 'fire-breathing' lava lakes on Io, with temperatures ranging from 232°C to 715°C, during close flybys in May and October 2023.
2024-06-28T12:47:39.159680-07:00
Boeing Starliner Delays Return to Earth for Critical Thruster Testing
The return of Boeing's Starliner from the ISS is postponed as engineers conduct extensive testing on its thruster systems. NASA confirms that this process will take at least a couple of weeks to ensure mission safety.
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NASA Unveils New 3D Animation for Lunar Gateway Ahead of Artemis IV
NASA has released a detailed 3D animation depicting the Lunar Gateway, an essential element for the Artemis IV mission aiming to establish a sustainable lunar presence by 2028. The animation highlights ongoing enhancements and additions crucial for facilitating lunar explorations.
Webb Telescope Unveils New Structures Above Jupiter’s Great Red Spot
The James Webb Space Telescope, operated by NASA, ESA, and CSA, has discovered previously unseen formations above Jupiter’s iconic storm. This advancement provides new insights into the planet's atmospheric dynamics and structure.
ISRO Plans Moon Mission, Robotic Space Station by 2028
ISRO aims to send humans to the Moon and build a robotic version of its space station by 2028, following the success of Chandrayaan-3. Concurrently, ISRO collaborates with NASA to train and send an Indian astronaut to space.
NASA's Juno Probe Uncovers Lava Lakes on Jupiter's Moon Io
NASA’s Juno mission has discovered 'fire-breathing' lava lakes on Io, with temperatures ranging from 232°C to 715°C, during close flybys in May and October 2023.
NASA and SpaceX Underestimated Space Junk Reentry Risks
Concerns are growing over NASA and SpaceX's risk assessments related to reentering space debris. The recent focus highlights potential oversights in ensuring safety protocols are rigorously maintained.
NASA Seismic Data Reveals Mars Hit by Meteorites Nearly Daily
Seismic recordings from NASA's InSight lander indicate Mars is struck by basketball-sized meteorites almost daily, five times more frequently than previously estimated. This new data offers insights into Mars' surface and aids future mission planning.
NASA to Produce Rocket Fuel from Lunar Regolith for Crewed Moon Missions
NASA and international partners plan to utilize lunar regolith to manufacture rocket fuel, supporting infrastructure for regular crewed missions to the Moon. This initiative aims to extend human exploration and establish sustainable lunar operations.
NASA Delays Next ISS Spacewalk to End of July Due to Spacesuit Leak
NASA has postponed the upcoming ISS spacewalk to late July to allow more time to investigate a spacesuit leak that occurred during a spacewalk on June 24.
Perseverance Rover's SHERLOC Instrument Operational After Six-Month Malfunction
The SHERLOC instrument on NASA's Perseverance rover, hindered by a stuck lens cover since January, is now functioning again, resuming its mission to search for life on Mars.
Boeing Starliner Delays Return to Earth for Critical Thruster Testing
The return of Boeing's Starliner from the ISS is postponed as engineers conduct extensive testing on its thruster systems. NASA confirms that this process will take at least a couple of weeks to ensure mission safety.
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