Tag: NASA
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NASA unveils a supersonic aircraft dubbed the “son of Concorde” that can travel 3 1/2 hours from New York City to London
A new silent supersonic aircraft that can travel faster than sound and cover the distance between New York and London in 3 and a half hours was unveiled by aviation officials. Dubbed the “son of Concorde,” the 100-foot-long and 30-foot-wide X-59 supersonic aircraft was unveiled by NASA and Lockheed Martin on Friday. According to officials,…
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Orbital Reconnaissance in the Pursuit of Extraterrestrial Life Signs
NASA’s International Space Station astronauts capture Earth’s distinctive features in stunning photos. Photos of crimson algae, bacteria, and sediments turning water blood-colored have received attention. Orbital Odyssey: NASA’s Space Mission to Discover Earth’s Secrets A breathtaking photo displays the Laguna Colorada, or Red Lagoon, in Bolivia’s high desert plateau. In shallow waters, light intensity, salt…
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NASA Addresses Allegations Against Elon Musk Involving Drugs
NASA addressed SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s drug use allegations. NASA said they have no evidence of SpaceX violating drug- and alcohol-free workforce requirements after concerns about Musk’s drug use and NASA contracts. This means Musk and his colleagues passed drug testing, easing concerns about business compliance. NASA Responds to Elon Musk Drug Allegations Amidst Concerns…
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UAE Rockets Into Space Innovation: Pioneering Airlock for NASA’s Moon-Orbiting Gateway Station!
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to play a pivotal role in NASA’s Artemis moon program by contributing to the lunar Gateway space station. In a groundbreaking agreement announced on January 7, the UAE’s Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will construct the Crew and Science Airlock module for the Gateway, marking the nation’s…
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NASA Explores Lunar Science while ULA’s Vulcan Rocket Receives Approval for January 8 Liftoff
NASA is preparing for its Certification-1 flight test on January 8, 2024, using ULA’s Vulcan rocket. NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) effort aims to launch the first Astrobotic Peregrine commercial lunar lander to a highly elliptical orbit 220,000 miles above Earth to intercept the Moon. Five instruments contribute to lunar science in the cargo.…
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NASA Upgrades Mobile Launcher 1 For Artemis II And Is Building Mobile Launcher 2 For SLS Block IB
As construction started to assemble the Mobile Launcher 2 (ML-2) for Artemis IV, Mobile Launcher 1 (ML-1) confirmed its position once again back on top of Mobile Launch Complex 39B for pad verification and testing. Mobile Launcher 1 spent the better part of this year experiencing repairs and upgrades outside of the VAB at…
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Russian Luna-25 Lander’s Crash Location Was Spotted By A NASA Moon Mission
Luna-25 blasted into the moon last August 19 during a plot planned to set up its touchdown. The final resting place of Russia’s failed Luna-25 lunar lander has been discovered Luna-25, Russia’s first moon probe in 47 years, crashed into the lunar surface last Aug. 19, during a maneuver prepared to set up its…
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A private corporation plans to use “capture bags” to remove space debris from Earth orbit
TransAstra was awarded a NASA contract at an early stage to deal with the rapidly expanding issue of space debris.