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Two NASA astronauts, stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, are finally heading back to Earth after a nine-month delay. Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, originally scheduled for a short mission, had their stay extended due to the failure of Boeing’s Starliner capsule. They are now returning aboard a SpaceX Dragon …
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SpaceX is gearing up for its most ambitious goal yet—sending a rocket to Mars by late next year. CEO Elon Musk announced that if the initial missions succeed, human landings could begin as early as 2029, though he believes 2031 is a more realistic target. The Mars mission is a crucial step in Musk’s vision …
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The rapid expansion of low Earth orbit satellites is fueling concerns about ozone layer depletion. In January, around 120 SpaceX Starlink satellites burned up in Earth’s atmosphere, creating artificial meteor showers. While these displays may look stunning, scientists warn that the re-entry of satellites releases aluminum oxide particles, which could pose a long-term risk to …
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NASA’s upcoming SPHEREx mission will scan the galaxy for essential compounds like water ice, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide—key ingredients for life. Set to launch on February 27 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, this groundbreaking mission aims to map the sky in infrared light to uncover the origins of water …
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German startup Atmos Space Cargo is set to test its Phoenix capsule, a new cargo-return technology, in orbit this spring. The company announced that its first Phoenix capsule will launch aboard SpaceX’s Bandwagon 3 rideshare mission, scheduled for no earlier than April. This mission marks a crucial step toward making space-based manufacturing and research more …
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After a recent incident requiring the hospitalization of four astronauts, NASA has called on SpaceX to enhance its focus on safety for its crewed missions. SpaceX, an industry leader and trusted NASA partner, is under scrutiny following a series of technical anomalies affecting both its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft, raising concerns over safety …
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SpaceX’s Crew-8 mission has safely returned a team of NASA and Roscosmos astronauts to Earth after an extended seven-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, which experienced several delays due to weather and scheduling challenges, marks another successful return for SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, underscoring its importance for ongoing space exploration missions. Key …
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