Onboard computers are critical to space exploration, aiding nearly every spacecraft function from propulsion and navigation systems to life support technology, science data retrieval and […]
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Electrodynamic Dust Shield Heading to Moon on Firefly Lander
Defeating dust may be a small concern for most people on Earth, but for astronauts and spacecraft destined for the Moon or Mars, it is […]
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NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
Among all the challenges of voyaging to and successfully landing on other worlds, the effective collection and study of soil and rock samples cannot be […]
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NASA’s 2024 International Space Station Achievements
For more than 24 years, NASA has supported a continuous U.S. human presence aboard the International Space Station, advancing scientific knowledge and making research breakthroughs […]
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Wolf Moon on January 13, 2025: Explore What to Expect in the Sky
The next full Moon, known as the Wolf Moon, will occur on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 5:27 p.m. EST, illuminating the night sky for […]
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SpaceX Starship’s 7th Test Flight on January 10: Starlink Simulators, Super Heavy Boosters, and More
SpaceX’s Starship is set to conduct its seventh flight test, marking another step in the company’s push for fully reusable space launch systems. The test […]
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NASA to Explore Two Landing Options for Returning Samples from Mars
To maximize chances of successfully bringing the first Martian rock and sediment samples to Earth for the benefit of humanity, NASA announced Tuesday a new […]
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Set for First Launch in January
Blue Origin is gearing up for the inaugural launch of its heavy-lift New Glenn rocket, marking a significant step forward for the company in the […]
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NASA Updates Mars Sample Return Mission, Plans to Lower Costs
NASA is set to provide an update on its Mars Sample Return (MSR) program during an audio-only press conference on January 7 at 1:00 p.m. […]
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Solar Missions in 2025: Heliophysics Projects and Spacecrafts That Will Study the Sun
The study of the Sun and its influence on the solar system is expected to make significant strides in 2025. The year will bring new […]
