NASA has announced plans for the International Space Station (ISS) to be officially decommissioned in 2031. After dozens of launches since 1998 got the station up and into orbit, bringing it down will be a feat of its own – the risks are serious if things...
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“Congratulations to Axiom, SpaceX, and the Axiom Mission 2 crew on a successful launch,” NASA chief Bill Nelsonsaidon Sunday. “During their time aboard the International Space Station, the Ax-2 astronauts will carry out more than 20 scientific experiments, helping us better understand space ...
NASA telephoned each man they were going to choose; told him the plans and the they might get in. They then asked him if he was willing to be trained as an astronaut. "How could any man such an exciting job?" One of them said, "Dangerous? Of course. It's dangerous ...
If you want to become an astronaut, there are lots of ways to do it now. The traditional path is to apply to a space agency, likeNASA. But that's not the only possible way to get to space. If you can afford it, you may be able to buy a ticket with a private vendor. Or you...
SpaceX to Launch Crew Dragon Demo 1 as soon as March 2nd SpaceX is planning to launch its first crew dragon(unmanned) to the International Space Station on March 2nd. This will mark a huge milestone in the US return to having manned launch capabilities. Via Space.com Static fire test com...
“Pursuing two potential paths forward will ensure that NASA is able to bring these samples back from Mars with significant cost and schedule saving compared to the previous plan,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “These samples have the potential to change the way we understand Mars, our...
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NASA just inflated an extra room to the Space Station — see how they did itZach Wasser
While Curiosity, the most recent rover that's part of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission, cost a whopping $2.47 billion to build, NASA still didn't have to account for pesky things like allowing someone to breathe oxygen [source: Space.com]. Or return from Mars, for that matter. ...