Category: Space News
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Calls for Proposals to Develop Vital ‘Space Tug’ for ISS Deorbiting
This initiative is part of the National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA)’s strategic plan to utilize a U.S. Deorbit Vehicle (USDV) to guide the ISS safely back into Earth’s atmosphere. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a call for proposals from U.S. industry experts to develop a cutting-edge “space tug” for the crucial…
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 21 Starlink Satellites in Groundbreaking Mission
In the early hours of Monday, September 25, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is poised for liftoff from California, carrying a precious cargo of 21 Starlink satellites destined for orbital deployment. The SpaceX Falcon 9 launch is firmly scheduled to occur at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Florida, precisely at 3:23 a.m. EDT (0723 GMT;…
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Marks Record-Tying 17th Liftoff with Starlink Satellites
This extraordinary SpaceX Falcon 9, adorned with 22 of SpaceX’s cutting-edge Starlink internet satellites, is all set for liftoff from the iconic Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in sunny Florida at precisely 9:07 p.m. ET (0107 GMT on September 24th). In a historic milestone, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is poised for its 17th launch,…
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Indian Space Research Organization Initiates Chandrayaan-3 Revival Efforts After Lunar Night
In a recent communication on September 22, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) utilized the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to announce its persistent efforts “to establish communication with the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover to ascertain their wake-up condition.” The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has embarked on an ambitious mission to…
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Setback for Galactic Energy as Ceres 1 Rocket Fails, Resulting in Satellite Loss
In a recent development, the Chinese space launch company Galactic Energy faced a setback on Thursday (Sept. 21) with its Ceres 1 rocket, resulting in the unsuccessful deployment of a vital commercial remote-sensing satellite. The incident transpired when Galactic Energy’s Ceres 1 rocket was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 12:59 a.m. EDT…
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Shatters Records with 17th Successful Reuse, Deploys 22 Starlink Satellites
Departing from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 11:38 p.m. EDT (0338 GMT Sept. 20), the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket embarked on its mission, carrying 22 of SpaceX’s Starlink internet satellites destined for low Earth orbit (LEO). In a historic achievement, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has broken a reuse record Remarkably, just…
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The Mars Society Launches Mars Technology Institute to Pioneer Martian Habitation Technologies
This non-profit entity will focus on developing the critical technologies required for prolonged human habitation on the Martian surface. The Mars Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing human exploration and settlement of Mars, has unveiled plans to establish the Mars Technology Institute (MTI) President of the Mars Society, Robert Zubrin, emphasized the urgency of…
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NASA Humanoid Robot Forge New Frontier in Space Exploration
These NASA humanoid robots, designed for tasks ranging from logistics to healthcare, are poised to venture into orbit and potentially other planets, assisting astronauts in their missions. In a significant stride towards advancing space exploration, NASA has partnered with a Texan robotics firm to further its longstanding efforts in developing NASA humanoid robots The collaborative…
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SpaceX Starship Engine Roars to Life in Lunar-like Cold, Paving the Way for Artemis Mission
In a recent test conducted at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama, the SpaceX Starship engine successfully fired up in frigid lunar-like conditions, marking a crucial step towards the Artemis 3 lunar mission, set to take place in either 2025 or 2026. SpaceX, the trailblazing aerospace company, has achieved a significant milestone in its…
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High Energy Electrons Play Pivotal Role in Moon’s Water Formation
This groundbreaking discovery, led by scientist Shuai Li from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, could shed light on the distribution of water across the moon, particularly in its permanently shaded regions (PSRs). In an intriguing revelation, high energy electrons within a plasma tail surrounding Earth have…