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NASA Updates Coverage for Crew Flight Test Launch, Docking to Station

June 3, 2024

Tiernan P. Doyle

NASA will provide live coverage of launch activities for the agency’s Boeing Crew Flight Test, which will carry NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to and from the International Space Station. Launch of the ULA (United Launch Alliance) Atlas V rocket and Boeing Starliner spacecraft is targeted for 10:52 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 5,…
Read more: NASA Updates Coverage for Crew Flight Test Launch, Docking to Station
commercial crew, Commercial space, Humans in Space, International Space Station (ISS), ISS Research, Space Operations Mission Directorate, Tech Industry, Tech News

NASA Sets Coverage for Boeing Starliner’s First Crewed Launch, Docking

April 29, 2024

Tiernan P. Doyle

NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s Boeing Crew Flight Test, which will carry NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to and from the International Space Station. Launch of the ULA (United Launch Alliance) Atlas V rocket and Boeing Starliner spacecraft is targeted for 10:34 p.m. EDT Monday,…
Read more: NASA Sets Coverage for Boeing Starliner’s First Crewed Launch, Docking
planetary science, Planetary Science Division, Science-enabling Technology, Space Operations Mission Directorate, Space Technology Mission Directorate, Tech Industry, Tech News, Technology Highlights

Pushing the Limits of Sub-Kilowatt Electric Propulsion Technology to Enable Planetary Exploration and Commercial Mission Concepts

April 23, 2024

NASA

NASA has developed an advanced propulsion technology to facilitate future planetary exploration missions using small spacecraft. Not only will this technology enable new types of planetary science missions, one of NASA’s commercial partners is already preparing to use it for another purpose—to extend the lifetimes of spacecraft that are already in orbit. Identifying the opportunity…
Read more: Pushing the Limits of Sub-Kilowatt Electric Propulsion Technology to Enable Planetary Exploration and Commercial Mission Concepts
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NASA’s Near Space Network Enables PACE Climate Mission to ‘Phone Home’

April 17, 2024

Katherine Schauer

The PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission has delivered its first operational data back to researchers, a feat made possible in part by innovative, data-storing technology from NASA’s Near Space Network, which introduced two key enhancements for PACE and other upcoming science missions. As a satellite orbits in space, its systems generate critical data…
Read more: NASA’s Near Space Network Enables PACE Climate Mission to ‘Phone Home’
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New NASA Strategy Envisions Sustainable Future for Space Operations

April 9, 2024

Tiernan P. Doyle

To address a rapidly changing space operating environment and ensure its preservation for generations to come, NASA released the first part of its integrated Space Sustainability Strategy, on Tuesday advancing the agency’s role as a global leader on this crucial issue. “The release of this strategy marks true progress for NASA on space sustainability,” said…
Read more: New NASA Strategy Envisions Sustainable Future for Space Operations
commercial crew, Commercial space, Humans in Space, International Space Station (ISS), Space Operations Mission Directorate, Tech Industry, Tech News

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Return to Earth to Air Live on NASA Platforms

March 8, 2024

Tiernan P. Doyle

NASA will provide live coverage of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-7 return to Earth from the International Space Station, beginning with a change-of-command ceremony at 11:55 a.m. EDT on Sunday, March 10. NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov…
Read more: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Return to Earth to Air Live on NASA Platforms
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NASA to Highlight Artemis, US Space Leadership During Annual Address

March 8, 2024

Tiernan P. Doyle

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will discuss the agency’s goals for the benefit of humanity during the annual State of NASA address on Monday, March 11. The event will coincide with the release of the Biden-Harris Administration’s fiscal year 2025 budget proposal. The event will air live at 1 p.m. EDT on NASA+, NASA Television, the…
Read more: NASA to Highlight Artemis, US Space Leadership During Annual Address
Commercial Resupply, Humans in Space, International Space Station (ISS), Missions, Space Operations Mission Directorate, SpaceX Commercial Resupply, Tech Industry, Tech News

NASA Sets Science Webinar Coverage for Space Station Resupply Mission

March 7, 2024

Tiernan P. Doyle

In preparation for NASA’s SpaceX 30th commercial resupply mission, the agency will stream an International Space Station National Lab science webinar at 1 p.m. EST Friday, March 8, to discuss the hardware, technology demonstrations, and science experiments headed to the space station. NASA will provide coverage of the webinar on the agency’s website. SpaceX is…
Read more: NASA Sets Science Webinar Coverage for Space Station Resupply Mission
astronauts, Humans in Space, International Space Station (ISS), johnson space center, Missions, NASA Headquarters, Space Operations Mission Directorate, Tech Industry, Tech News, Tracy Caldwell Dyson

NASA Astronaut Available for Interviews Prior to Space Station Mission

February 20, 2024

Roxana Bardan

NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson is available in limited opportunities to discuss her mission beginning at 8 a.m. EST on Monday, Feb. 26. The interviews will take place ahead of Dyson launching to the International Space Station in March. The virtual interviews will stream live on NASA+, NASA Television, and the agency’s website. Learn how…
Read more: NASA Astronaut Available for Interviews Prior to Space Station Mission
Deep Space Network, Space Communications & Navigation Program, Space Communications Technology, Space Operations Mission Directorate, Space Technology Mission Directorate, Tech Industry, Tech News, Technology Demonstration, Technology Demonstration Missions Program

NASA’s New Experimental Antenna Tracks Deep Space Laser

February 8, 2024

Anthony Greicius

Capable of receiving both radio frequency and optical signals, the DSN’s hybrid antenna has tracked and decoded the downlink laser from DSOC, aboard NASA’s Psyche mission. An experimental antenna has received both radio frequency and near-infrared laser signals from NASA’s Psyche spacecraft as it travels through deep space. This shows it’s possible for the giant…
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Category: Space Operations Mission Directorate

NASA Updates Coverage for Crew Flight Test Launch, Docking to Station

NASA Sets Coverage for Boeing Starliner’s First Crewed Launch, Docking

Pushing the Limits of Sub-Kilowatt Electric Propulsion Technology to Enable Planetary Exploration and Commercial Mission Concepts

NASA’s Near Space Network Enables PACE Climate Mission to ‘Phone Home’

New NASA Strategy Envisions Sustainable Future for Space Operations

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Return to Earth to Air Live on NASA Platforms

NASA to Highlight Artemis, US Space Leadership During Annual Address

NASA Sets Science Webinar Coverage for Space Station Resupply Mission

NASA Astronaut Available for Interviews Prior to Space Station Mission

NASA’s New Experimental Antenna Tracks Deep Space Laser

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