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Latest Webb Telescope images gives a look at stars being born in the Virgo constellation

June 4, 2023

Nathan Ingraham

It seems like every few weeks, NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) drop an impressive image from the James Webb Space Telescope that is both stunning to behold and advances our knowledge of the universe. The latest is of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 5068, called a “barred” galaxy…
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author_name|Nathan Ingraham, language|en-US, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, Science, site|engadget, Space & Astronomy, Tech Industry, Tech News

Latest Webb Telescope images gives a look at stars being born in the Virgo constellation

June 4, 2023

Nathan Ingraham

It seems like every few weeks, NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) drop an impressive image from the James Webb Space Telescope that is both stunning to behold and advances our knowledge of the universe. The latest is of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 5068, called a “barred” galaxy…
Read more: Latest Webb Telescope images gives a look at stars being born in the Virgo constellation
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Scientists claim they’re the first to transmit space-based solar power to Earth

June 3, 2023

Dana Wollman

The idea of solar energy being transmitted from space is not a new one. In 1968, a NASA engineer named Peter Glaser produced the first concept design for a solar-powered satellite. But only now, 55 years later, does it appear scientists have actually carried out a successful experiment. A team of researchers from Caltech announced…
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Boeing Starliner’s first crewed ISS flight delayed due to technical issues

June 2, 2023

Mariella Moon

Boeing’s Starliner was supposed to fly its first crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on July 21st, but a couple of technical issues has kept the company from pushing through with its plan. Together with NASA, the aerospace corporati…
Read more: Boeing Starliner’s first crewed ISS flight delayed due to technical issues
author_name|Steve Dent, language|en-US, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, Science, site|engadget, Space & Astronomy, Tech Industry, Tech News

Rocket Lab delays its Venus atmospheric probe mission

June 2, 2023

Steve Dent

Last year, Rocket Lab announced that it would embark on an ambitious mission to send a small probe to Venus to hunt for organic molecules in its atmosphere. The launch was supposed to happen in May 2023, but now Rocket Lab has confirmed that it’s “not imminent,” TechCrunch has reported. While company didn’t provide a…
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NASA’s SLS rocket is $6 billion over budget and six years behind schedule

May 29, 2023

Steve Dent

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket designed to take astronauts to the moon is over budget and far behind it’s original schedule, according to a scathing new audit from NASA’s Inspector General. Furthermore, the report foresees “additional cost and schedule increases” that could potentially jeopardize the entire Artemis mission if problems aren’t handled. NASA’s spending on…
Read more: NASA’s SLS rocket is $6 billion over budget and six years behind schedule
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Japan’s ispace says Hakuto-R crashed because it got confused by a crater rim

May 27, 2023

Mariella Moon

ispace is done analyzing data from its failed Hakuto-R lunar landing, and it sounds like tricky terrain and a late change in the landing site are to blame. Apparently, Hakuto-R was able to complete the whole deceleration process in preparation of touching down on lunar soil. The spacecraft activated its descent sequence when it reached…
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author_name|Igor Bonifacic, language|en-US, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, Science, site|engadget, Space & Astronomy, spaceflight, Tech Industry, Tech News

Watch Axiom Space’s second private flight to the ISS with us at 5PM ET

May 21, 2023

Igor Bonifacic

In less than two hours, private space firm Axiom Space is set to launch its second all-civilian flight. At approximately 5:37PM ET, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will attempt to carry the four-person crew, including former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, to t…
Read more: Watch Axiom Space’s second private flight to the ISS with us at 5PM ET
author_name|Jon Fingas, language|en-US, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, Science, site|engadget, Space & Astronomy, Tech Industry, Tech News

NASA picks Blue Origin to build the Artemis V Moon landing system

May 19, 2023

Jon Fingas

NASA has picked the company that will handle the third crewed Artemis Moon landing. Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin will build the landing system for Artemis V, which is currently set to launch in September 2029. While they didn’t mention the choice of vehicle, the company is already working on a Blue Moon lander. Boeing, Lockheed…
Read more: NASA picks Blue Origin to build the Artemis V Moon landing system
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Astronomers identify volcano-covered planet that could have water on its surface

May 17, 2023

Igor Bonifacic

Astronomers have found a planet they believe is blanketed by active volcanoes. In a study published Tuesday in the journal Nature, a multi-national team of scientists said they discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet they believe may have water on part of …
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Category: Space & Astronomy

Latest Webb Telescope images gives a look at stars being born in the Virgo constellation

Latest Webb Telescope images gives a look at stars being born in the Virgo constellation

Scientists claim they’re the first to transmit space-based solar power to Earth

Boeing Starliner’s first crewed ISS flight delayed due to technical issues

Rocket Lab delays its Venus atmospheric probe mission

NASA’s SLS rocket is $6 billion over budget and six years behind schedule

Japan’s ispace says Hakuto-R crashed because it got confused by a crater rim

Watch Axiom Space’s second private flight to the ISS with us at 5PM ET

NASA picks Blue Origin to build the Artemis V Moon landing system

Astronomers identify volcano-covered planet that could have water on its surface

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