NASA’s Lunar Gateway has a big visiting vehicles problem:
"These defects could lead the flight computers to unexpectedly restart."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/08/nasas-lunar-gateway-has-a-big-visiting-vehicles-problem/
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SpaceX launches billionaire's private crew on milestone spacewalk mission: Four private astronauts blasted into space early on Tuesday in a modified SpaceX Crew ...
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Boeing’s Starliner returns to Earth – leaving crew behind: Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain at the International Space Station until ...
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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.
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.
Watch live as Polaris Dawn astronauts attempt 1st-ever private spacewalk: The Polaris Dawn astronauts are preparing to expose themselves to the void of space ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/09/12/spacex-spacewalk-polaris-dawn-livestream/75186848007/
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.
Polaris Dawn: All-commercial mission underway as SpaceX Dragon launches in Florida
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/09/10/spacex-launch-polaris-dawn-mission/74921927007/
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/
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 ...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/09/nasa-will-proceed-with-final-preps-to-launch-europa-clipper-next-month/
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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Boeing Starliner has been a disaster. Here's everything that went wrong: The troubled spacecraft spent over three months in space and returned to the surface ...
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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.
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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Voyager 1 team accomplishes tricky thruster swap: Engineers working on NASA's Voyager 1 probe have successfully mitigated an issue with the spacecraft's ...
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The future of Boeing’s crewed spaceflight program is muddy after Starliner’s return
arstechnica.com/space/2024/09/the-future-of-boeings-crewed-spaceflight-program-is-muddy-after-starliners-return/
SpaceX’s delayed Polaris Dawn mission to launch tonight: The historic SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which includes the first-ever commercial spacewalk ...
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TechCrunch Space: Boeing’s Starliner returns to Earth: Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Let's dive into the news! Want to reach out with a tip? ...
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Decider Sep 06
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Apollo 13: Survival’ on Netflix, a Documentary Rich with Archival Footage and Terrifying Suspense
decider.com/2024/09/05/apollo-13-survival-netflix-documentary-review/
NASA: Sunita Williams’s ‘extended stay’, a part of planned mission? Know details: Boeing’s Starliner returned uncrewed, raising questions about astronauts Butch ...
livemint.com/science/news/nasa-news-space-sunita-williams-extended-stay-boeing-starliner-butch-wilmore-iss-earth-11726189408447.html
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/
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/
Gizmodo Sep 09
Starliner Is Back on Earth, but Its Crew Remains in Space. What’s Next for Boeing and NASA?
gizmodo.com/starliner-is-back-on-earth-but-its-crew-remains-in-space-whats-next-for-boeing-and-nasa-2000496341
The Europa Clipper stretches its wings as launch nears: Solar arrays are massive... but it's the transistors onlookers are really worried about
theregister.com/2024/09/13/the_europa_clipper_stretches_its/
To the Moon and Back, and Then Into Filing Cabinets: NASA’s lunar-sample curator gives a tour of the vault where the agency will house the material it brings ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/09/16/to-the-moon-and-back-and-then-into-filing-cabinets
First private spacewalk a success: A billionaire and an engineer have become the first non-professional crew to perform a spacewalk on the only commercial ...
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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 ...
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2024/09/12/polaris-dawn-spacex-astronaut-anna-menon-book-reading/75170617007/
Gizmodo Sep 11
Watch Live as Billionaire Aboard SpaceX Capsule Attempts First Commercial Spacewalk
gizmodo.com/watch-live-as-billionaire-aboard-spacex-capsule-attempts-first-commercial-spacewalk-2000497091
JunoCam spots new volcano on active Io: A new volcano has been spotted on Jupiter's moon Io, the most geologically active place in the solar system ...
phys.org/news/2024-09-junocam-volcano-io.html
Starliner lands back on Earth, minus its astronauts: Troubled Boeing craft arrived in the US but the two crew members will remain on the ISS until February ...
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Shelved NASA spacecraft may observe Apophis before 2029 flyby: The Janus, a twin-satellite spacecraft, could be brought into use to examine Apophis.
thehill.com/homenews/space/4862182-nasa-spacecraft-apophis-before-2029/
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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