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Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
Read full article: Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behindThe Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.
WATCH IT AGAIN: Artemis II rocket launches for NASA’s historic return to the moon
Read full article: WATCH IT AGAIN: Artemis II rocket launches for NASA’s historic return to the moonWith the charge of “for all of humanity,” the four astronauts launched toward the moon Wednesday in a historic launch for the 32-story Space Launch System rocket and the Artemis II mission.
NASA boss blasts Boeing, agency managers for Starliner’s botched astronaut flight, ‘never acceptable here’
Read full article: NASA boss blasts Boeing, agency managers for Starliner’s botched astronaut flight, ‘never acceptable here’NASA's new boss is blasting Boeing and the space agency for Starliner's botched flight that left two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station.
Longtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resigns
Read full article: Longtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resignsTory Bruno, who led ULA since 2014 and oversaw the development of the Vulcan rocket, resigned Monday to “pursue another opportunity,” according to a joint statement by the ULA board chairs for Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shieldThe Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield.
From food stamps to space: How Eileen Collins became a trailblazer for a new era of exploration
Read full article: From food stamps to space: How Eileen Collins became a trailblazer for a new era of explorationA new documentary about NASA astronaut Eileen Collins, titled Spacewoman, recently had a major screening event in Melbourne, Florida. Anchor Ginger Gadsden sat down with Collins to talk about her journey from food stamps to the final frontier.
Orion’s moon flyby: Why Artemis II astronauts used a 10-year-old camera to capture historic images
Read full article: Orion’s moon flyby: Why Artemis II astronauts used a 10-year-old camera to capture historic imagesThe Nikon D5’s durability and simple, familiar controls matter when astronauts must shoot fast and adjust settings manually.
Weather good to ‘go’ for Artemis II splashdown off California coast
Read full article: Weather good to ‘go’ for Artemis II splashdown off California coastAll eyes are on Friday evening as the crew of Artemis II returns home, splashing down off the coast of California. Just as important as the weather is for launch, conditions also need to cooperate for their trip back.
Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisions
Read full article: Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisionsNASA's Hubble Space Telescope has gotten a rare peek at the aftermath of two cosmic collisions — and helped scientists solve a decades-old mystery.
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
Read full article: New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient lifeNASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
What’s that in the sky? We’re not sure, but the fireball was very bright
Read full article: What’s that in the sky? We’re not sure, but the fireball was very brightAn object bright enough to be seen streaking across the midday sky has fallen across parts of the Southeast U.S. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia, says the object was likely either a meteor or space junk.
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter concludes historic mission on red planet
Read full article: NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter concludes historic mission on red planetNASA’s groundbreaking Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has concluded its mission on the Red Planet, surpassing expectations and exceeding its planned number of flights, NASA announced Thursday.
Starship delays means Artemis moon landing may be pushed back, report says
Read full article: Starship delays means Artemis moon landing may be pushed back, report saysConcerns about SpaceX’s progress in developing its Starship mega rocket will likely mean that the Artemis III moon landing won’t happen in 2025 as targeted, according to a new report by the Government Accounting Office.
WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX giant Starship rocket explodes minutes after historic test launch
Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX giant Starship rocket explodes minutes after historic test launchSpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful rocket, launched Thursday morning from Texas in its first test flight before exploding.
WATCH: SpaceX’s Starship rocket undergoes successful static test fire, company says
Read full article: WATCH: SpaceX’s Starship rocket undergoes successful static test fire, company saysMore than 30 engines roared simultaneously Thursday in a successful test of the first-stage booster for SpaceX’s Starship rocket system.
One last look: NASA spacecraft to perform final flyby of asteroid before heading back to Earth
Read full article: One last look: NASA spacecraft to perform final flyby of asteroid before heading back to EarthBefore it begins the long trek home NASA will send OSIRIS-REx past the area where it stirred up the asteroid’s surface.
Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit
Read full article: Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is testament to nature’s resilience and survival spiritFour decades after the nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Chernobyl power plant, wildlife is thriving again in what became the exclusion zone created by the forced mass evacuations of the population.
White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology
Read full article: White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technologyWhite House chief of staff Susie Wiles has met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss the company's new AI model, Mythos.
Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki's presidential bid
Read full article: Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki's presidential bidPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk claims a cryptocurrency firm with “Russian money” has sponsored politicians from Poland's former government.
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Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shieldThe Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield.
From food stamps to space: How Eileen Collins became a trailblazer for a new era of exploration
Read full article: From food stamps to space: How Eileen Collins became a trailblazer for a new era of explorationA new documentary about NASA astronaut Eileen Collins, titled Spacewoman, recently had a major screening event in Melbourne, Florida. Anchor Ginger Gadsden sat down with Collins to talk about her journey from food stamps to the final frontier.
Orion’s moon flyby: Why Artemis II astronauts used a 10-year-old camera to capture historic images
Read full article: Orion’s moon flyby: Why Artemis II astronauts used a 10-year-old camera to capture historic imagesThe Nikon D5’s durability and simple, familiar controls matter when astronauts must shoot fast and adjust settings manually.
Weather good to ‘go’ for Artemis II splashdown off California coast
Read full article: Weather good to ‘go’ for Artemis II splashdown off California coastAll eyes are on Friday evening as the crew of Artemis II returns home, splashing down off the coast of California. Just as important as the weather is for launch, conditions also need to cooperate for their trip back.
‘Future of America:’ Science students awarded for moon projects at Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: ‘Future of America:’ Science students awarded for moon projects at Kennedy Space CenterAs the record-breaking Artemis II mission inspires millions around the world, some of Central Florida’s little space enthusiasts are getting some well-deserved recognition too.
Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
Read full article: Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behindThe Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.
SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaire
Read full article: SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaireElon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that is likely to rank as the biggest ever and make its founder the world’s first trillionaire.
WATCH IT AGAIN: Artemis II rocket launches for NASA’s historic return to the moon
Read full article: WATCH IT AGAIN: Artemis II rocket launches for NASA’s historic return to the moonWith the charge of “for all of humanity,” the four astronauts launched toward the moon Wednesday in a historic launch for the 32-story Space Launch System rocket and the Artemis II mission.
How will the weather impact the sights and sounds of Artemis II?
Read full article: How will the weather impact the sights and sounds of Artemis II?The Artemis II launch is set for Wednesday evening with favorable weather and mostly clear skies. Much of Central Florida should see the rocket, with its roar possibly carrying inland after liftoff.