Rocket Science
SpaceX mega rocket Starship’s next launch on June 5
Washington (AFP) May 24, 2024 - Starship, the world's most powerful rocket, is set for its next test flight on June 5, SpaceX announced on Friday.
Rocket Science
Boeing won’t fix leaky Starliner before flying first crew to ISS
Washington (AFP) May 24, 2024 - Boeing is set to launch its first crewed space mission in June without fixing a small helium gas leak on its troubled Starliner spaceship, officials said Friday.
Rocket Science
NASA’s Psyche Thrusters Propel Spacecraft Toward Asteroid
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 23, 2024 - The Psyche spacecraft, now beyond Mars, is using ion propulsion to reach a metal-rich asteroid for orbit and data collection. NASA's Psyche spacecraft, launched on Oct. 13, 2023, from Kennedy
Rocket Science
First crewed Boeing Starliner flight delayed again
Washington (AFP) May 23, 2024 - The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station has again been delayed, and June 1 is now a possible new liftoff date, NASA said Wednesday.
Rocket Science
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites in second mission of the day
Washington DC (UPI) May 23, 2024 - SpaceX launched another 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Wednesday, the same day the space company launched a group of U.S. spy satellites from California.
Space Medicine
MIT scientists learn how to control muscles with light
Boston MA (SPX) May 23, 2024 - For people with paralysis or amputation, neuroprosthetic systems that artificially stimulate muscle contraction with electrical current can help them regain limb function. However, despite many year
Rocket Science
Boeing Starliner crewed test flight delayed indefinitely
Washington DC (UPI) May 22, 2024 - Boeing's Starliner manned Crew Flight test has been indefinitely delayed after a string of issues, NASA officials said.
Space Travel
French, Belgian astronauts named next Europeans to fly to ISS
Paris (AFP) May 22, 2024 - France's Sophie Adenot and Belgium's Raphael Liegeois will be the first two from a new class of European astronauts to blast off to the International Space Station, the European Space Agency said Wednesday.
Dragon Space
Zebrafish on China’s space station reported to be in good condition
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 21, 2024 - The four zebrafish aboard China's Tiangong space station, orbiting about 400 km above Earth, are in good condition, according to experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Experts sha
Space Travel
NASA announces $6BN in contracts for Spacecraft Acquisition Services
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2024 - NASA has awarded contracts to four companies to provide spacecraft and related services, including the acquisition of spacecraft components and equipment, for NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in G
Space Travel
UCF develops algorithms for space and sea exploration
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2024 - Cislunar space, extending from the Earth to just beyond the moon's orbit, is poised for increased activity in the next decade. NASA's Artemis missions and international participation in the cislunar
Rocket Science
Russia jails hypersonic scientist for 14 years on treason charges
Moscow (AFP) May 21, 2024 - A Russian court on Tuesday jailed a 77-year-old scientist for 14 years on treason charges after he was accused of sharing top secret data related to Russia's hypersonic missile programme with Germany.
Rocket Science
NASA and Sierra Space deliver Dream Chaser to Florida for launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2024 - As part of NASA's efforts to expand commercial resupply in low Earth orbit, Sierra Space's uncrewed spaceplane arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of its first flight to the Inte
Space Travel
Office of Space Commerce Extends TraCSS Project
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2024 - The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) has announced a one-month extension of the Consolidated Pathfinder project supporting the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). Launched in January
Rocket Science
Orbex partners with MSP for automated component production
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2024 - Orbex has announced a partnership with MSP to enhance the automation of component production for its orbital launch services from the UK. MSP will supply technology to automate the production
Space Travel
Blue Origin flies thrill seekers to space, including oldest astronaut
Washington (AFP) May 20, 2024 - After a nearly two-year hiatus, Blue Origin flew adventurers to space on Sunday, including a former Air Force pilot who was denied the chance to be the United States' first Black astronaut decades ago.