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GB Newsworld12 days ago
European astronaut selected for first time on NASA lunar mission
An Italian astronaut will fly on the Artemis III mission scheduled for 2028. The crew will test lunar landing vehicles during a two-week flight that includes work with two commercial landers.
tass.comworld26 days ago
NASA Outlines Plans for Lunar Base Operations by 2029
NASA announced details for a semi-permanent lunar base at the Moon's South Pole. The agency said the first phase will run through 2029 and involve 25 launches and 21 landings.
New York Postscience26 days ago
NASA Administrator Announces Three 2026 Moon Missions
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated that three lunar missions are scheduled for 2026. The missions will be conducted by Blue Origin, Astrobotic, and Intuitive Machines to deliver agency payloads.
Wiredscience28 days ago
Psyche Probe Captures Mars Images During Gravity-Assist Flyby
NASA used the Psyche spacecraft's close approach to Mars to test its instruments. The probe passed within 4,609 kilometers of the planet and gathered data on the surface and atmosphere.
arstechnica.comtechnology28 days ago
NASA Plans 2028 Test of Nuclear Electric Rocket for Mars Mission
NASA will test a nuclear-powered spacecraft in 2028 designed to shorten travel times to Mars. The project, called Space Reactor-1 Freedom, is part of the Ignition announcement released in March.
nypost.comworld28 days ago
NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman Describes Artemis II Crew Training and Flight
Commander Reid Wiseman discussed the selection process, family considerations, and daily operations during the Artemis II lunar mission. The interview covered training adjustments, spacecraft challenges, and emergency procedures encountered in flight.
Forbesfinance29 days ago
Study Identifies Windows for Possible Extreme Solar Flares Through 2027
Researchers analyzed five decades of satellite data and identified two periods in Solar Cycle 25 when an S-class superflare is statistically more likely. The study proposes a probabilistic forecasting method based on recurring solar wave patterns.
goodnewsnetwork.orgworld50 days ago
Artemis II Astronaut Captures Lunar Images During Moon Orbit
An astronaut on the Artemis II mission took photographs while orbiting the Moon. The images were captured to provide unique shots for an individual named James. The mission has been completed.
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Science Newsscience59 days ago
NASA's SPHEREx Maps Water Ice Across Hundreds of Light-Years in Milky Way Stellar Nurseries
NASA's SPHEREx observatory has charted vast clouds of interstellar water ice in the Cygnus X and North American Nebula regions. The findings, reported in the April 20 Astrophysical Journal, confirm water's widespread presence in space. The maps are dozens of times wider than thos…
nasa.govworld66 days ago
Artemis II Crew Encounters Technical Issues with Orion Capsule Toilet
An Artemis II astronaut detailed challenges faced by the crew during their mission on the Orion capsule. The issues included technical difficulties with the space toilet. This account highlights some of the operational troubles experienced in the spacecraft.
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