NASA issues sudden alert as massive asteroid rushes to come too close to Earth at scary speed
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September 2024 full moon is a supermoon and harvest moon: When to see it: Moon watchers will get a couple of special treats this month: The full "harvest" moon ...
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Without astronauts, Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth: UPDATE 1-Without astronauts, Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth
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Quick Glance: Boeing Starliner Returns Successfully, But Uncrewed
- Boeing's Starliner capsule successfully returned to Earth after nearly three months in space, but without astronauts onboard.
- The capsule landed in New Mexico after successfully navigating a challenging reentry through Earth's atmosphere.
- NASA opted against a crewed return due to concerns about orientation and technical issues encountered during the flight.
- The future of the Starliner program remains uncertain, as Boeing has already spent over a billion dollars addressing ongoing problems.
First private spacewalk pulled off high above Earth: It was a high-risk endeavor reserved for professional astronauts — until now. Tech entrepreneur Jared ...
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Quick Glance: Historic First: Private Spacewalk Achieved
- Two astronauts completed the first private spacewalk in history.
- The mission successfully tested spacesuit designs and cabin depressurization procedures.
- This achievement marks significant advancements for the commercial space sector and NASA's goals.
- Isaacman and Gillis evaluated movements in their new suits 450 miles above Earth.
NASA confirms it’s developing the Moon’s new time zone: NASA confirmed on Friday that it will create a new lunar time system for the Moon ...
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NASA engineers play space surgeon in bid to unclog Voyager 1's arteries: 'Brilliant' team performs electrical balancing act to keep probe pointed at ...
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Elon Musk says human could reach Mars in 4 years after uncrewed SpaceX Starship trips
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A super harvest moon and a partial eclipse await lunar lovers: On Sept. 17, the harvest moon will rise as a supermoon and will also experience a partial lunar ...
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SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew to attempt first commercial spacewalk: The SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew of four civilian astronauts is set to attempt the first-ever ...
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A new report raises concerns about the future of NASA: A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) lays out some ...
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NASA will proceed with final preps to launch Europa Clipper next month: After a four-month review, NASA says suspect transistors on Europa Clipper are good to go ...
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Asteroid nearly 1500 feet in size moving towards Earth at 26 times the speed of sound
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A supermoon, planetary sightings and more. Don't miss these 5 September celestial events
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Explainer: What is helium and why is it used in rockets?: Two NASA astronauts aboard Boeing's Starliner will stay on the International Space Station for ...
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Quick Glance: Helium: Essential Gas for Space Missions
- Helium is an inert gas used in spaceflight for pressurizing fuel tanks.
- Its atomic structure makes it prone to leaks, which can be easily detected due to its low atmospheric concentration.
- Experiences with helium leaks, such as in Boeing's Starliner, highlight the need for innovations in valve design and tightening mechanisms.
- Alternatives like argon and nitrogen are being tested, but helium remains the preferred choice in the industry due to its unique properties.
NASA narrows Crew-9 lineup to accommodate astronauts aboard ISS: NASA said on Friday it will replace two crew members for an upcoming SpaceX flight to ...
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Quick Glance: NASA Selects SpaceX for Astronauts' Homecoming
- Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth uncrewed, leaving astronauts on the ISS until 2025.
- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized safety concerns as pivotal in the decision regarding the Starliner mission.
- Astronauts will return on SpaceX's Crew Dragon, facing a risky transition period without spacesuits.
- Despite setbacks, NASA remains hopeful about Boeing's efforts to enhance the Starliner.
Asteroid will imminently strike Earth’s atmosphere over Philippines: A roughly 1-meter asteroid will strike Earth’s atmosphere over the Philippines near Luzon ...
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Quick Glance: Small Asteroid Burns Up Over Philippines
- A small asteroid approximately one meter wide disintegrated in a spectacular fireball over the Philippines.
- Designated as 2024 RW1, the asteroid was only detected shortly before burning up and posed no threat to Earth.
- Clear weather allowed many to capture photos and videos of the event, which was shared widely on social media.
- Space agencies, including NASA, are developing methods to counter potentially dangerous asteroids, with plans for the NEO Surveyor to detect smaller ones.
Polaris Dawn: All-commercial mission underway as SpaceX Dragon launches in Florida
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When is the next full moon? September's Harvest Moon is also super: The full Harvest Moon rises over Michigan's sky Sept. 17. Here's how to view the supermoon ...
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With NASA’s plan faltering, China knows it can be first with Mars sample return: "China is likely to become the first country to return samples from Mars ...
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SpaceX launches billionaire to conduct the first private spacewalk: A billionaire has rocketed back to space, aiming to perform the first private spacewalk ...
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NASA astronaut stuck in space reports ‘strange noises’ coming from troubled Boeing capsule
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Quick Glance: Strange Sounds Emanate from Boeing's Starliner
- A peculiar 'sonar-like' noise has been recorded from Boeing's Starliner, currently docked at the International Space Station.
- NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore expressed confusion about the sound, prompting Mission Control to investigate its source.
- Boeing's Starliner has faced numerous issues, leaving two astronauts stranded in space longer than expected, with a return planned for February via SpaceX.
- The noises sparked humorous speculation, including the idea of 'space ghosts,' though a technical explanation remains more likely.
Unexplained noises can be heard from Boeing's Starliner docked at the ISS: Since yesterday, pulsating sounds have suddenly been heard in Boeing's ...
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Quick Glance: NASA Clarifies Mystery Sound in Starliner
- NASA clarified that a strange noise reported by astronaut Butch Wilmore in the Boeing Starliner was caused by speaker feedback.
- The sound occurred during Wilmore's work inside the Starliner and was deemed harmless to the crew and station operations.
- Starliner is set to land on September 7 after a six-hour return flight and will be shipped back to Boeing's facility.
- Boeing is working on certifying Starliner for regular ISS service, while SpaceX has successfully completed multiple missions.
A record-setting 19 people are in orbit around Earth at the same time: With the arrival of three people, there are now 19 people orbiting Earth from space ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/09/12/iss-astronaut-space-record/75193569007/
NASA spacecraft collision may have created a meteor shower that will last for 100 years
cnn.com/2024/08/31/science/dimorphos-dart-impact-debris-meteor-shower/
Boeing officials remain quiet after return of Starliner spacecraft: Boeing officials have been noticeably absent at NASA briefings and have issued few statements ...
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Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner capsule leaves space station and heads home without any astronauts
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‘Very bright’ fireball lights up Appalachia and vanishes over North Carolina, NASA says
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Quick Glance: Bright Fireball Dazzles Appalachia Before Disappearing
- A notably bright fireball recently illuminated Appalachia before vanishing over North Carolina.
- First spotted at 1:15 a.m. above Piney Flats, Tennessee, it traveled eastward at 31,300 mph.
- The American Meteor Society received 175 witness reports from ten states, predominantly from the Appalachian region.
- The object, an asteroid fragment measuring two feet in diameter and weighing 1,000 pounds, released energy equivalent to 10 tons of TNT upon disintegration.
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Like a diamond in the sky: How you can see the NASA solar sail in the sky: NASA's giant solar sail recently unfolded in space. It is so big that it can be ...
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Do look up! NASA unfurls massive shiny solar sail in orbit: 60 years since Arthur C Clarke wrote Sunjammer, space agency catches up
theregister.com/2024/09/04/nasa_acs3_solar_sail/
LIVE: NASA holds a briefing ahead of Starliner return to Earth: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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NASA picks SpaceX to bring home astronauts in latest blow to Boeing: Two astronauts have been stuck at the International Space Station for almost three months ...
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Quick Glance: SpaceX to Assist with Starliner Astronaut Return
- NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, following propulsion system issues with the Starliner.
- Having been launched to the ISS on June 5, they will remain safe and conduct scientific experiments in the meantime.
- The choice to use SpaceX for their return represents a significant shift from Boeing, which has faced numerous challenges with the Starliner program.
- Boeing has invested over $1.6 billion in the Starliner, but the mission raised concerns about safety and certification.
Is There a Future for Boeing’s Starliner After Failed Mission?: A decade in development, Boeing's pricey spacecraft fails to deliver.
time.com/7019344/is-there-a-future-for-boeing-starliner/
NASA's solar sailing spacecraft is tumbling, but that's part of the plan: Who needs engines or fuel when you could use solar radiation to push a spacecraft ...
theregister.com/2024/09/06/nasa_solar_sail_acs3/
Time-lapse image of the Earth and the Milky Way: NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has already shared images of the moon from the ISS. Now he shows a time-lapse ...
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How long do we have until sea level rise swallows coastal cities? This fleet of ocean robots will help find out
cnn.com/2024/09/03/climate/sea-level-rise-antarctica-robots/
After Starliner, NASA has another big human spaceflight decision to make: "We still have a lot of work to do to close out the heat shield investigation.”
arstechnica.com/space/2024/09/after-starliner-nasa-has-another-big-human-spaceflight-decision-to-make/
A Timeline of the Astronauts Stuck in Space: Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will stay on the International Space Station until February. How did this happen?
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Quick Glance: Boeing Starliner: A Troubling Space Mission
- The Boeing Starliner returned safely after over three months in space without astronauts on board.
- Technical issues during the approach to the ISS caused delays and extended the mission duration.
- NASA decided against having the astronauts return on the Starliner, planning for their return via SpaceX in 2025 instead.
- Delays and setbacks have accumulated costs of $1.5 billion for the Starliner program.
Radian Aerospace to test space plane Radian One model this year: Radian Aerospace is building Radian One, a space plane that could carry people and satellites to ...
businessinsider.com/radian-aerospace-to-test-space-plane-radian-one-model-this-year-2024-9
Dimorphos asteroid crash creates first man-made meteor shower: NASA actually wanted to test far away from our planet whether it could divert asteroids from their ...
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NASA discovers third energy field around the earth: NASA researchers have proven an energy field that is said to cause the polar wind. What the "ambipolar field" ...
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NASA warns that Saturn's rings are going invisible - but why are they disappearing?
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SpaceX makes history with first civil spacewalks | Kuwait Times Newspaper: WASHINGTON: A pioneering private crew made history Thursday by performing the first ...
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Saturn's iconic rings will disappear in a few months — here's why: Catch Saturn's rings while you can: The majestic gas planet's heavenly hula hoops ...
nypost.com/2024/09/05/lifestyle/saturns-iconic-rings-will-disappear-in-a-few-months-heres-why/
Faced with a tight deadline, NASA and Blue Origin agree to delay New Glenn debut: "We can’t take our foot off the pedal here."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/09/new-glenns-debut-will-slip-into-november-as-nasa-decides-to-not-fuel-escapade/
Intuitive Machines Stock Soars on NASA Moon Contract: Intuitive Machines announces that NASA awarded it a $117 million contract to deliver six science and ...
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Elon Musk says SpaceX to launch first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years
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Quick Glance: Musk Announces Uncrewed Starship Mars Mission Timeline
- SpaceX plans to launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years.
- Elon Musk stated these missions will test the reliability of landing on Mars.
- If successful, the first crewed flights to Mars could occur in four years.
- Musk aims to establish a self-sustaining city on Mars within about 20 years.
NASA issues sudden alert as massive house-sized asteroid hurtles towards Earth at scary speed
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FAA grounds SpaceX after rocket falls over in flames at landing: SpaceX launches are on hold after a booster rocket toppled over in flames while landing ...
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Rare nova could be visible on Earth 'any day now,' NASA says. How to be the first to see it
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Boeing's Starliner capsule returns to Earth without two test pilots: Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two ...
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Report warns of dire times ahead for NASA: Aging infrastructure, short-term thinking, and ambitions that far exceed its funding are among the problems facing ...
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Boeing’s Starliner Crew Mission Returns to Earth, but Its Astronauts Are Still in Space
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Boeing’s beleaguered space capsule is heading back to Earth without two NASA astronauts
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Astrophotography Tips from an Astronaut on the International Space Station: NASA flight engineer Matthew Dominick’s astrophotography helps us see our world—from ...
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What’s Going On With the Stranded NASA Astronauts? : Boeing’s first attempt to bring people to space ended up with two astronauts now stuck on the International ...
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NASA makes a very tough decision in setting final Crew-9 assignments: "I am deeply proud of our entire crew."
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NASA is on alert as 140-foot giant asteroid zooms towards Earth. Is it threatening our planet?
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Watch: Mesmerising explosion of meteor over Earth gets captured by NASA astronaut
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NASA solves 60-year atmosphic mystery, measuring Earth's ambipolar electric field
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Critical report warns NASA is underfunded and its future is at risk: A four-person crew of civilians launched Tuesday morning on a private Space-X rocket for a ...
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NASA mission detects Earth's third energy field: In addition to the magnetic field and gravity, there is another energy field acting on our planet: an ...
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Webb telescope uncovers 6 planet-sized rogue worlds that formed like stars: The free-floating worlds are 5 to 15 times the mass of Jupiter.
axios.com/2024/08/28/webb-telescope-nebula-rogue-worlds
SpaceX astronaut Anna Menon reads 'Kisses in Space' to her kids in orbit: Watch: "'Kisses from Space' is a story that I wrote for you, James and Grace ...
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Boeing will try to fly its troubled Starliner capsule back to Earth next week: The two astronauts who launched on Starliner will stay behind on the International ...
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Faced with a tight deadline, NASA and Blue Origin agree to delay New Glenn debut: "We can’t take our foot off the pedal here."
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Voyager 1: How NASA repaired the probe's engines remotely: Voyager 1 has been travelling in interstellar space for many years. From there ...
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SpaceX pushes launch of daring Polaris Dawn mission back to Wednesday. Meet the 4-person crew spearheading it
cnn.com/2024/08/26/science/polaris-dawn-crew-spacex-jared-isaacman/
Quick Glance: Polaris Dawn Crew Embarks on Historic Space Mission
- The Polaris Dawn mission, set to launch this week by SpaceX, features a four-member crew led by Jared Isaacman, aiming to journey into Earth's radiation belts and conduct the first commercial spacewalk.
- The crew, comprising Isaacman, SpaceX engineers Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon, and former U.S. pilot Scott Poteet, brings extensive aviation and spaceflight experience.
- The mission plans to achieve the highest orbit for a crewed mission and will last about five days, during which the crew will conduct numerous scientific experiments.
- Isaacman emphasizes that Polaris Dawn's ambitious objectives require a different approach than previous missions to push the boundaries of human spaceflight.
The polar vortex over Antarctica has elongated. NASA scientists explain why : The record-breaking warming in the Antarctic stratosphere in the month of July ...
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Underfunded, aging NASA may be on unsustainable path, report warns: NASA's future is at risk due to budget issues and aging infrastructure, according to ...
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Astronauts' plight piles pressure on Boeing's struggling space unit: NASA's decision to send Boeing's Starliner capsule home without astronauts follows years of ...
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NASA spots pair of supermassive black holes battling it out as their galaxies collide
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Asteroid Apophis has the tiniest chance of hitting earth in 2029 – on a Friday the 13th
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Opinion | Conversations and insights about the moment.: The former president is clearly hoping some of Gabbard’s mojo rubs off on him.
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Quick Glance: Gabbard and Kennedy Join Trump's Transition Team
- Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have been added to Donald Trump's transition team.
- Both recently endorsed Trump and shifted their political affiliations.
- Gabbard criticized the Democratic Party and became a prominent voice in conservative politics.
- Kennedy, who suspended his independent presidential campaign, gained support from voters disillusioned with the two major parties.
History in making: SpaceX mission crew complete first commercial spacewalk: The crew of four on board SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission soared to a record 1 ...
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Optical illusions and dangerous dust: What awaits these NASA astronauts on the moon
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Christa McAuliffe, still pioneering, is first woman with a statue on New Hampshire capitol grounds
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Sunita Williams’ fitness routine ’adjusted’ in space. NASA tells why: NASA said on Wednesday that the routines of Starliner astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch ...
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Rare nova could light up night sky 'any day now,' says NASA. How to be the first to see it
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Asteroid known as God of Chaos could hit Earth on Friday 13th: An astronomer has explained the chances of 99942 Apophis being knocked onto a collision course
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NASA is on alert as two massive asteroids race towards Earth at scary speed, they can...
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