Heat shield safety concerns raise stakes for NASA's Artemis II moon mission
Astronauts prepare for historic lunar journey amid heat shield challenges.
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Briefing: What to know about the Artemis 2 mission's moon flyby
Strategic angle: For the first time in more than half a century, astronauts will fly around the moon on Monday, marking the high point of the Artemis 2's lunar mission.
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Kim, Korda one shot off lead after tight Aramco Championship first round
Lauren Coughlin opened with a five-under 67, tying for the lead with Nasa Hataoka and Miyu Yamashita.
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Briefing: China and Europe launch rare joint space mission
Strategic angle: Solar-focused project seeks to understand geomagnetic storms that can disrupt terrestrial communications.
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Briefing: An open-source 240-antenna array to bounce signals off the Moon
Strategic angle: Exploring innovative technology to enhance lunar communication.
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Artemis II is go: humans head to the Moon after half-century absence
Artemis II is go: humans head to the Moon after half-century absence
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Moon fly-by live coverage: Trump congratulates Artemis crew on successful mission so far
Strategic angle: Moon fly-by live coverage: Trump congratulates Artemis crew on successful mission so far
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Isaacman defends NASA budget proposal despite steep cuts
Strategic angle: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended a fiscal year 2027 budget proposal that would cut the agency’s budget by nearly 25%. The post Isaacman defends NASA budget proposal despite steep cuts appeared first on SpaceNew
Editorial Staff Apr 5
NASA stops work on SLS Mobile Launcher 2
Strategic angle: NASA has stopped work on a second mobile launch platform intended for an upgraded version of the Space Launch System the agency no longer plans to develop. The post NASA stops work on SLS Mobile Launcher 2 appeared first
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Briefing: Artemis II astronauts get closer to the moon
Strategic angle: The crew's journey to the Moon unfolds live, showcasing breathtaking views and challenges.
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Briefing: It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby
Strategic angle: The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it's time to set a new distance record.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: TESS spots the rise of a black hole X-ray binary system
Strategic angle: NASA's TESS has observed the outburst of a black hole X-ray binary, AT 2019wey, providing insights into cosmic phenomena.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?
Strategic angle: The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.
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Briefing: NISAR Captures Stunning Image of Mount St. Helens
Strategic angle: The U.S.-Indian Earth satellite NISAR reveals a new perspective of Washington's iconic volcano.
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Briefing: Artemis II Astronauts to Rely on Vision for Lunar Studies
Strategic angle: In a surprising move, astronauts on the Artemis II mission will primarily use their eyes to observe the Moon's surface during their flyby.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Artemis II spacecrew prepare for historic moon flyby
The Artemis II crew is preparing for a historic lunar flyby that will take them farther from Earth than any previous human, documenting never-before-seen views of the Moon's far side.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record
Strategic angle: Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Mars dust storms are sparking electricity and rewriting the planet’s chemistry
Strategic angle: Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but it’s actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: NASA finalizes science plans for Artemis 2 lunar flyby
Strategic angle: NASA's science team outlines key observations for astronauts during the upcoming lunar mission.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images - Reuters
Strategic angle: Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images Reuters
Editorial Staff Apr 5