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NASA astronaut released from hospital after return from ISS
Oct 26, 2024 (AFP)
The four-member Crew-8 mission splashed down off the coast of Florida early Friday after nearly eight months aboard the orbital laboratory. NASA did not reveal ...
Astronauts return to Earth after seven months of research on ISS
Oct 26, 2024 (SPX)
Crew-8's research spanned multiple fields, including applications for in-space production, life and physical sciences, and technology innovation, contributing v...
Samsonite's Proxis Suitcase reaches new heights with space launch
Oct 25, 2024 (SPX)
The Proxis suitcase, weighing just 4.6 lbs, features Samsonite's Roxkin outer shell, known for its strength and lightweight qualities. This material was key to ...
NASA's quiet space fan technology could enhance future commercial space stations
Oct 24, 2024 (SPX)
Reducing noise in spacecraft is crucial for effective communication, clear alarms, restful sleep, and reducing the risk of hearing loss. Most noise comes from v...
Chinese company to sell tickets for space tourism flights in 2027
Oct 24, 2024 (AFP)
The tickets sold by firm Deep Blue Aerospace cost 1.5 million yuan ($211,000) and are for seats on a suborbital flight in which passengers will experience five ...
Human adaptation to spaceflight explored in latest NASA Nutrition Book
Oct 24, 2024 (SPX)
The first edition, published in 2009, aimed to consolidate existing knowledge on astronaut nutrition and identify gaps in data critical for reducing risks relat...
Space-ng Introduces AstroVision at Silicon Valley Space Week
Oct 23, 2024 (SPX)
The company, co-founded by space industry veteran Steve Bailey, former CEO of Deep Space Systems, and robotics expert Ethan Rublee, aims to enhance autonomous s...
SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts undock from ISS, begin journey home to Earth
Oct 23, 2024 (UPI)
The three NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barrett and Jeanette Epps, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Grebenkin, are expected to splashdown ea...
NASA continues to assess Solar Sail system progress following deployment
Oct 23, 2024 (SPX)
Prior to the deployment phase, the team deactivated the attitude control system to accommodate changes in the spacecraft's dynamics during the unfurling of the ...
Don't let tech gurus decide the future: Nobel winner Simon Johnson
Oct 23, 2024 (AFP)
The British-American economist who teaches at MIT also stressed that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) should benefit less qualified workers. Auto...
A New Space Race: Bloomberg's Critique, NASA's Future, and the Geopolitical Stakes
Oct 22, 2024 (SPX)
Bloomberg's critique of Artemis isn't coming out of nowhere. The program, designed to land the next American astronauts on the moon, has ballooned in cost and c...
NASA targets multiple Commercial Crew missions in 2025
Oct 16, 2024 (SPX)
Crew-10 Mission The SpaceX Crew-10 mission is aiming for a launch no earlier than February 2025. This mission will see NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole ...
The astronaut wears Prada as Axiom unveils new spacesuit
Oct 16, 2024 (AFP)
Private space company Axiom Space teamed up with the Italian luxury brand to provide the surface suits and spacewalk systems for NASA's Artemis 3 mission, which...
Kremlin denies space programme lagging after SpaceX launch
Oct 14, 2024 (AFP)
The first stage booster of SpaceX's Starship megarocket made a picture-perfect return to the launch tower on Sunday, in a test flight Elon Musk's company hailed...
Sail with NASA's Solar Sail Tech in Real-Time Simulation
Oct 13, 2024 (SPX)
Solar sails utilize sunlight pressure for propulsion, adjusting their angle relative to the Sun so that photons bouncing off their reflective surfaces push the ...
Public participation in machine learning bolsters extraterrestrial research
Oct 11, 2024 (SPX)
For example, NASA uses mass spectrometer instruments on Mars missions to analyze surface samples and identify organic molecules. Developing machine learning alg...
Journey Through Stars with NASA in New Minecraft Game
Oct 10, 2024 (SPX)
The James Webb Space Telescope Challenges were developed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and technicians. Through the game, students ca...
Understanding Whiplash Injuries After a Car Accident
Oct 10, 2024 (SPX)
Car crashes frequently cause different types of harm, and whiplash is one among them. This issue mainly impacts the neck and can trigger prolonged symptoms and ...
Your Guide to Emotional and Physical Recovery After a Motorcycle Accident
Oct 10, 2024 (SPX)
Lancaster's expanding population and high-traffic areas can contribute to an increased likelihood of accidents, making it vital for riders to stay vigilant. How...
UMass Amherst astronomer leads team developing NASA's PRIMA mission concept
Oct 08, 2024 (SPX)
Alexandra Pope, a professor at UMass Amherst, is part of one of two teams chosen by NASA to spend the next 12 months developing mission concepts that will obser...
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