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ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla Set to Make History with Space Station Mission in May
Shubhanshu Shublha, the first Indian to join a crewed expedition to a space station, is preparing to launch into space in May. The journey fits into India's wider goal of maintaining a continuous human presence in space.
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Indian Astronaut-Designate To Hold 7 Experiments, Participate In 60 Studies At Space Station
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct seven experiments in the fields of agriculture, food and human biology, when he travels to the International Space Station this year, becoming the first Indian to do so.
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NASA Astronaut Zena Cardman Appointed to Lead SpaceX Crew-11 Mission to ISS
NASA astronaut Zena Cardman has been selected to command SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission to the ISS. The four-member crew will include Mike Fincke from NASA, Kimiya Yui from JAXA and Oleg Platonov from Roscosmos. Cardman’s appointment follows her removal from the Crew-9 mission after reshuffling to accommodate Boeing’s Starliner crew. This will be t...
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NASA’s IM-2 Mission Brings Ice Mining, Mobile Robots, and More on Moon
NASA is launching IM-2, the second lunar mission under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, to explore the Moon’s South Pole. The Nova-C lander, built by Intuitive Machines, will carry groundbreaking technologies, including an ice-mining drill, a mobile hopping drone, and a lunar 4G network. These innovations will help scienti...
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NASA’s PRIME-1 Mission to Study Lunar Ice and Advance Moon Exploration
NASA’s PRIME-1 mission, set to launch on Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander, will explore lunar ice and subsurface materials at Mons Mouton near the Moon’s South Pole. The mission features the TRIDENT drill, which will extract soil samples up to one meter deep, and the MSOLO spectrometer, which will analyze gases released from these samples to...
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May 2024 Solar Storm Triggers Unusual Radiation Belts, Raising Space Safety Concerns
A significant solar storm in May 2024 led to the creation of two temporary radiation belts, detected by the CIRBE satellite in June. One belt contained high-energy electrons, while the other was rich in protons, a rare occurrence. While the electron belt dissipated in three months, the proton-dominated belt remains, potentially affecting space miss...
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NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions
NASA and General Atomics conducted key tests on nuclear reactor fuel at Marshall Space Flight Center. The fuel was exposed to extreme temperatures to assess its viability for nuclear thermal propulsion. With successful results, the technology could enable faster space travel, reducing risks for astronauts on long-duration missions. NASA and DARPA a...
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SpaceX and Vast Seek Research Ideas for Dragon and Haven-1 Space Station
SpaceX and Vast have called for research proposals for experiments aboard the upcoming Haven-1 space station and SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. The station is set to launch in August 2024, followed by a Crew Dragon mission carrying astronauts. Research will focus on human physiology in microgravity and autonomous experiments for low-Earth orbit. Sel...
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Bill Nelson Retires as NASA Chief; Janet Petro Named Acting Administrator
Bill Nelson has retired as NASA administrator, with Janet Petro named as acting chief as Donald Trump begins his second term as president. Nelson's tenure saw the launch of landmark missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and Artemis 1. Jared Isaacman has been nominated as the permanent NASA chief, awaiting Senate confirmation. Nelson ca...
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Space Missions of 2025: Lunar Landings, Asteroid Sampling, and More
Space exploration in 2025 will see remarkable missions from global agencies like NASA, ESA, China, and Japan. Key initiatives include lunar landings through NASA’s CLPS and Japan’s M2/Resilience, which will test new technologies and study lunar resources. China’s Tianwen-2 mission aims to collect asteroid samples and explore a comet, advancin...
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NASA Eyes Innovative Strategies for Mars Exploration Success by 2044
NASA has detailed a 20-year strategy for Mars exploration in a report calling for innovative approaches, cost-efficient missions, and global partnerships. The plan addresses core scientific questions, including Mars’ habitability and signs of life, and focuses on developing advanced technology to access challenging terrains. Public engagement and...
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Time Moves Faster on The Moon Than on Earth, Claims New Study
A 56-microsecond daily time drift between Earth and the Moon, caused by relativity, presents unique challenges for future lunar missions. Scientists are devising a standard lunar time system to ensure navigation accuracy and mission safety, particularly as NASA’s Artemis programme expands human and robotic activity on the Moon. This groundwork is...
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Gaganyaan Astronauts Finish First Phase of Training for ISRO-NASA Joint Mission
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and backup astronaut Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, selected for India's historic Gaganyaan mission, have completed the first phase of their training in collaboration with NASA. The training, which began in August 2024, was designed to prepare the astronauts for their roles in India’s first-ever human sp...
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Trump's Election Win Expected To Make Way For Musk's Mars Plans: Report
Elon Musk's dream of transporting humans to Mars will become a bigger national priority under the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump, sources said, signaling big changes for NASA's moon program and a boost for Musk's SpaceX.
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SpaceX Reveals Futuristic Crew Cabins and Living Quarters for Artemis III Moon Mission
SpaceX has introduced detailed mock-ups of crew cabins, sleeping quarters, and research labs as part of its Human Landing System (HLS) Starship, designed for the Artemis III Moon landing in 2026. Located within the HLS nosecone at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas, these designs aim to maximise comfort and functionality for astronauts, supporting...
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ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla Set to Make History with Space Station Mission in May
Shubhanshu Shublha, the first Indian to join a crewed expedition to a space station, is preparing to launch into space in May. The journey fits into India's wider goal of maintaining a continuous human presence in space.
-
Indian Astronaut-Designate To Hold 7 Experiments, Participate In 60 Studies At Space Station
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct seven experiments in the fields of agriculture, food and human biology, when he travels to the International Space Station this year, becoming the first Indian to do so.
-
NASA Astronaut Zena Cardman Appointed to Lead SpaceX Crew-11 Mission to ISS
NASA astronaut Zena Cardman has been selected to command SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission to the ISS. The four-member crew will include Mike Fincke from NASA, Kimiya Yui from JAXA and Oleg Platonov from Roscosmos. Cardman’s appointment follows her removal from the Crew-9 mission after reshuffling to accommodate Boeing’s Starliner crew. This will be t...
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NASA’s IM-2 Mission Brings Ice Mining, Mobile Robots, and More on Moon
NASA is launching IM-2, the second lunar mission under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, to explore the Moon’s South Pole. The Nova-C lander, built by Intuitive Machines, will carry groundbreaking technologies, including an ice-mining drill, a mobile hopping drone, and a lunar 4G network. These innovations will help scienti...
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NASA’s PRIME-1 Mission to Study Lunar Ice and Advance Moon Exploration
NASA’s PRIME-1 mission, set to launch on Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander, will explore lunar ice and subsurface materials at Mons Mouton near the Moon’s South Pole. The mission features the TRIDENT drill, which will extract soil samples up to one meter deep, and the MSOLO spectrometer, which will analyze gases released from these samples to...
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May 2024 Solar Storm Triggers Unusual Radiation Belts, Raising Space Safety Concerns
A significant solar storm in May 2024 led to the creation of two temporary radiation belts, detected by the CIRBE satellite in June. One belt contained high-energy electrons, while the other was rich in protons, a rare occurrence. While the electron belt dissipated in three months, the proton-dominated belt remains, potentially affecting space miss...
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NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions
NASA and General Atomics conducted key tests on nuclear reactor fuel at Marshall Space Flight Center. The fuel was exposed to extreme temperatures to assess its viability for nuclear thermal propulsion. With successful results, the technology could enable faster space travel, reducing risks for astronauts on long-duration missions. NASA and DARPA a...
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SpaceX and Vast Seek Research Ideas for Dragon and Haven-1 Space Station
SpaceX and Vast have called for research proposals for experiments aboard the upcoming Haven-1 space station and SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. The station is set to launch in August 2024, followed by a Crew Dragon mission carrying astronauts. Research will focus on human physiology in microgravity and autonomous experiments for low-Earth orbit. Sel...
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Bill Nelson Retires as NASA Chief; Janet Petro Named Acting Administrator
Bill Nelson has retired as NASA administrator, with Janet Petro named as acting chief as Donald Trump begins his second term as president. Nelson's tenure saw the launch of landmark missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and Artemis 1. Jared Isaacman has been nominated as the permanent NASA chief, awaiting Senate confirmation. Nelson ca...
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Space Missions of 2025: Lunar Landings, Asteroid Sampling, and More
Space exploration in 2025 will see remarkable missions from global agencies like NASA, ESA, China, and Japan. Key initiatives include lunar landings through NASA’s CLPS and Japan’s M2/Resilience, which will test new technologies and study lunar resources. China’s Tianwen-2 mission aims to collect asteroid samples and explore a comet, advancin...
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NASA Eyes Innovative Strategies for Mars Exploration Success by 2044
NASA has detailed a 20-year strategy for Mars exploration in a report calling for innovative approaches, cost-efficient missions, and global partnerships. The plan addresses core scientific questions, including Mars’ habitability and signs of life, and focuses on developing advanced technology to access challenging terrains. Public engagement and...
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Time Moves Faster on The Moon Than on Earth, Claims New Study
A 56-microsecond daily time drift between Earth and the Moon, caused by relativity, presents unique challenges for future lunar missions. Scientists are devising a standard lunar time system to ensure navigation accuracy and mission safety, particularly as NASA’s Artemis programme expands human and robotic activity on the Moon. This groundwork is...
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Gaganyaan Astronauts Finish First Phase of Training for ISRO-NASA Joint Mission
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and backup astronaut Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, selected for India's historic Gaganyaan mission, have completed the first phase of their training in collaboration with NASA. The training, which began in August 2024, was designed to prepare the astronauts for their roles in India’s first-ever human sp...
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Trump's Election Win Expected To Make Way For Musk's Mars Plans: Report
Elon Musk's dream of transporting humans to Mars will become a bigger national priority under the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump, sources said, signaling big changes for NASA's moon program and a boost for Musk's SpaceX.
-
SpaceX Reveals Futuristic Crew Cabins and Living Quarters for Artemis III Moon Mission
SpaceX has introduced detailed mock-ups of crew cabins, sleeping quarters, and research labs as part of its Human Landing System (HLS) Starship, designed for the Artemis III Moon landing in 2026. Located within the HLS nosecone at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas, these designs aim to maximise comfort and functionality for astronauts, supporting...
