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Amazon moving Kuiper satellites from Vulcan to Atlas
Amazon is switching rockets for its inaugural Kuiper satellite launch while maintaining the same launch provider. In late September, two Kuiper test satellites are set to be launched into orbit aboard the second Atlas V launch of the year.
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We have a pair of SpaceX launches scheduled for this week, accompanied by a Chinese launch of an undisclosed payload earlier today. While more launches are anticipated in the weeks to come, the spotlight remains on SpaceX this week, still showing they are king with their weekly launch rhythm.
Expand Expanding CloseNASA’s Psyche asteroid mission to test deep space laser communications
Coming up in a few months, a mission to a distant asteroid is slated to launch on top of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. With the probe sitting safely in its clean room in Florida awaiting launch, here is everything you need to know about NASA’s Psyche mission.
Expand Expanding CloseHow and when to view the Perseid meteor shower this weekend
A spectacular display of shooting stars is set to grace the night sky on Sunday, August 13, as the Perseid meteor shower makes its annual debut. Here’s when, where, and everything to know…
Expand Expanding CloseMaui Fires: Satellite Imagery from Planet Labs reveals devastation
Earlier today, Planet Labs released comparison imagery of the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui in Hawaii. Void of its typically lush green landscape, photos and videos from the ground have revealed the devastation and deeply personal, emotional, and cultural effects. Now, we get to see the widespread and visual destruction from thousands of kilometers up.
Expand Expanding CloseMost distant star ever detected seen by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Thanks to NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have begun studying and measuring the most distant star ever detected, with the most powerful telescope ever built.
Expand Expanding CloseBoeing delays Starliner crewed launch to next year
Two months since Boeing and NASA’s joint press conference, where they disclosed a significant delay in the Starliner Crewed Flight Test mission, a timetable for the potential launch of CFT has now emerged. It looks like SpaceX will end up covering crew rotation for a little bit longer.
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In this exciting era of space exploration, NASA’s Artemis missions are poised to redefine the boundaries of human achievements as the agency sets its sights on landing the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon.
Expand Expanding CloseAI algorithm finds ‘potentially hazardous’ near-Earth asteroid
A potentially Earth-threatening space rock has been detected by a new artificial intelligence algorithm programmed to find asteroids that come dangerously close to our planet.
Expand Expanding CloseThis Week in Launches: Virgin Galactic flies sweepstake winners, Russia returns to the Moon
This week, we have a pair of space launches from both Russia and SpaceX, along with a noteworthy commercial sub-orbital space tourism flight by Virgin Galactic. The eagerly awaited sweepstakes winner will finally get her chance to fly on VSS Unity, coinciding with Russia’s long-anticipated return to the Moon with Luna 25.
Expand Expanding CloseMysterious ‘question mark’ object seen by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
An image of a cosmic question mark is making its rounds on social media. It appears to have originated from a new observation by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. And no, it’s not aliens asking how we’re doing.
So, what could it be? Read on..
Expand Expanding CloseNASA announces who will fly on SpaceX’s Crew-8 mission next year
While we await the launch of SpaceX’s Crew-7 mission, NASA has announced the crew members who will be part of the next rotation to the ISS, known as SpaceX Crew-8.
Expand Expanding CloseSpace Explored Podcast 68: What happens with Antares now?
This week Jared and Seth discuss the week’s top stories but dive into the world of Northrop Grumman with the final launch of its Antares 220+ rocket. What happens with Cygnus? Is Northrop working on a new rocket to replace it? Why did they have to retire the rocket?
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Expand Expanding CloseHollywood starlet Hedy Lamarr’s revolutionary contribution to internet communication
In a unique blend of Hollywood glamor and technological brilliance, Hedy Lamarr, a film star during Hollywood’s Golden Age, played an unexpected role in shaping the way we connect and communicate.
Expand Expanding CloseNorthrop Grumman reports $36M charge on Lunar Gateway module
In its latest earnings report, Northrop Grumman disclosed an “unfavorable estimate-at-completion adjustment” for the Habitation and Logistics Outpost module for NASA’s Lunar Gateway.
Expand Expanding CloseNorthrop Grumman plans to upgrade Cygnus for future commercial use
Northrop Grumman recently completed the final launch of its Cygnus spacecraft on the Antares rocket, marking a temporary hiatus until they return in a few years with an upgraded rocket and Cygnus spacecraft, as announced by the company.
Expand Expanding CloseAustralian space industry hurting post government spending cut
The Australian private space sector is facing uncertainty after the government cut a program worth $1.5 billion, and the current government is seeking to reduce spending to address a deficit.
Expand Expanding CloseJames Webb Space Telescope captures the Ring Nebula in never before seen details
The Ring Nebula is one of the night sky’s most well-known and studied planetary nebulae. Original images from Hubble captured the dying star from the first nearly a decade ago. Now, a new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows the famous nebula in detail you’ve never seen before…
Expand Expanding CloseWhite House reverts Space Command HQ move to Alabama
After years of debate and division, Space Command finally has a decision on where it will be headquartered at. The decision came straight from the top and like all moves in DC is filled with more political divide.
Expand Expanding CloseNASA detects signal from Voyager 2 after losing contact in deep space
NASA says it has detected a “heartbeat signal” from Voyager 2 after a wrong command caused the spacecraft to turn its antenna 2 degrees away from the direction of Earth.
Expand Expanding CloseFinal foreign-built Antares rocket launches with cargo for the ISS
Yesterday evening, Northrop Grumman successfully launched its final Antares 220+ rocket from Wallops Island, Virginia. The NG-19 mission carried Northrop’s Cygnus spacecraft to the International Space Station, transporting essential supplies such as food, experiments, and other cargo for the crew.
Expand Expanding CloseWho is flying on SpaceX’s Crew-7 mission later this month?
Next month, SpaceX is set to launch its seventh rotation of crew members to the International Space Station for NASA. The upcoming Crew-7 mission is notable for being the most diverse crew to fly on a Dragon spacecraft, with all four members hailing from different nations and agencies – a first for SpaceX.
Expand Expanding CloseAugust Events: Don’t miss the largest and brightest supermoon of the year
Next month is starting out with a bang! This year August will feature two supermoons, one of which will be the largest and brightest of the year. Here’s what to know…
Expand Expanding CloseThis Week in Launches: Conclusion of an Antares chapter
This week we have three launches into space, one from SpaceX, one from Rocket Lab, and then one from Northrop Grumman. The biggest one will be from Northrop as it will be the final flight of its Antares 230+ rocket before moving the remaining Cygnus launches to SpaceX as it develops a new launcher.
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