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Boeing Starliner Thruster Issues Extend Astronauts' ISS Stay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain on the ISS for a couple more weeks as Boeing and NASA address technical anomalies with Starliner's thrusters. Additional ground testing is underway to resolve the docking issues.

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2024-07-05T13:39:06.995195-07:00

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AFRL and NASA Collaborate with 8 Universities for Mission Concept Program

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2024-07-05T13:13:56.367051-07:00

Associated Press

NASA Astronaut Bill Anders Died in Washington Plane Crash During Flyby, NTSB Confirms

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2024-07-02T18:18:36.218802-07:00

2024-07-02T22:48:49.214928-07:00

SpaceX Secures $69M Contract for NASA's COSI Gamma-Ray Mission

NASA has selected SpaceX to provide launch services for the COSI (Compton Spectrometer and Imager) mission, scheduled for 2027, with a contract valued at approximately USD69 million.

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Boeing Starliner Thruster Issues Extend Astronauts' ISS Stay NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain on the ISS for a couple more weeks as Boeing and NASA address technical anomalies with Starliner's thrusters. Additional ground testing is underway to resolve the docking issues.

2024-07-05T13:39:06.995195-07:00

Boeing Starliner Thruster Issues Extend Astronauts' ISS Stay

Federal News Network

AFRL and NASA Collaborate with 8 Universities for Mission Concept Program The AFRL and NASA have partnered with eight American universities for the second year of their Mission Concept Program, aimed at developing innovative aerospace technologies and training the next cohort of engineers.

2024-07-05T13:13:56.367051-07:00

AFRL and NASA Collaborate with 8 Universities for Mission Concept Program

CNET

NASA Uses Satellites and Drones to Combat Global Wildfires NASA is leveraging satellite data and developing airspace technology to enhance the effectiveness of drone operators in fighting wildfires worldwide.

2024-07-04T10:21:08.345477-07:00

NASA Uses Satellites and Drones to Combat Global Wildfires

Live Science

James Webb Space Telescope Captures Protostar Formation on Independence Day NASA's James Webb Space Telescope celebrated July 4th by capturing a stunning mid-infrared image of a protostar amidst a bright hourglass-shaped gas and dust cloud, revealing the dynamic interactions and growth of the young star.

2024-07-04T09:01:42.272822-07:00

James Webb Space Telescope Captures Protostar Formation on Independence Day

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New Comedy 'Space Cadet' Explores Humorous Side of NASA Astronaut Selection Film director highlights the extreme personalities involved in NASA's astronaut selection process, making it a rich setting for comedy.

2024-07-04T06:06:36.085672-07:00

New Comedy 'Space Cadet' Explores Humorous Side of NASA Astronaut Selection

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Firefly Aerospace Launches UArizona's Student-Built 'CatSat' Satellite On Wednesday, Firefly Aerospace successfully launched a rocket carrying the University of Arizona's 'CatSat', built by its students. The launch illuminated Arizona's western sky, marking a significant achievement for UArizona.

2024-07-03T21:49:12.128010-07:00

Firefly Aerospace Launches UArizona's Student-Built 'CatSat' Satellite

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NASA Conducts Artemis III Moonwalk Simulations in Arizona Desert Astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas completed four moonwalk simulations to prepare for NASA's Artemis III mission, slated for launch in September 2026. These exercises are crucial for the mission's success.

2024-07-03T16:33:30.498825-07:00

NASA Conducts Artemis III Moonwalk Simulations in Arizona Desert

Aviation Week

NASA Names Andre Douglas as Artemis II Backup Astronaut for 2025 Moon Mission NASA has appointed astronaut Andre Douglas as a backup crewmember for Artemis II, the first crewed mission of the Artemis program. Douglas will support the mission's scheduled 2025 lunar launch.

2024-07-03T10:53:05.457746-07:00

NASA Names Andre Douglas as Artemis II Backup Astronaut for 2025 Moon Mission

PCMag

NASA's Goldstone Radar Observes Two Asteroids in Close Flyby The Deep Space Network's Goldstone planetary radar recently tracked asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21 during their safe close approaches to Earth, revealing significant new data.

2024-07-03T10:52:51.654661-07:00

NASA's Goldstone Radar Observes Two Asteroids in Close Flyby

Bloomberg

NASA and Boeing Address Starliner Stranding Concerns Amid Space Mission NASA and Boeing have addressed concerns regarding the Starliner capsule being stranded in space. Both organizations assured that the situation is under control and ongoing measures are being taken to ensure the safety of the astronauts involved.

2024-07-03T07:26:58.096287-07:00

NASA and Boeing Address Starliner Stranding Concerns Amid Space Mission

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