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NASA, Boeing aiming for July launch of Starliner space capsule![]() Washington (AFP) March 29, 2023 The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner space capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) will take place in July, Boeing and NASA officials said Wednesday. The CST-100 Starliner mission, which had previously been planned for April, will take place no earlier than July 21, the officials said. "We've deliberated and decided that the best launch attempt is no earlier than July 21 for CFT," the crew flight test, Steve Stich, the manager of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, told reporters. ... read more |
NASA rocket engines re-engineered as production restartsBay St. Louis MS (SPX) Mar 29, 2023 As NASA prepares for the first crewed Artemis missions to the Moon, agency propulsion and test teams are setting their sights on future Space Launch System (SLS) flights and working to improve one o ... more
Cooking up plasmas with microwavesKyoto, Japan (SPX) Mar 29, 2023 Lead author Yurii Victorovich Kovtun, despite being forced to evacuate the Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology amid the current Russia-Ukraine war, has continued to work with Kyoto Universit ... more
New insights into how cells respond to altered gravity experienced in spaceWashington DC (SPX) Mar 29, 2023 A new study has revealed insights into how cells sense and respond to the weightlessness experienced in space. The information could be useful for keeping astronauts healthy on future space missions ... more
Leaky Russian space capsule lands safely in KazakhstanWashington DC (UPI) Mar 28, 2023 Russia's uncrewed Soyuz spacecraft landed in Kazakhstan Tuesday morning after suffering a major coolant leak in December. ... more |
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Exolaunch slots in over 15 customer satellites onto Spacex Transporter-7 from VandenbergVandenberg AFB CA (SPX) Mar 27, 2023 For its seventh dedicated rideshare mission with SpaceX, Exolaunch, a global leader in small satellite launch services, mission management and deployment systems, performed the integration of over 1 ... more
Firefly Aerospace completes risk reduction testing for critical Miranda engineCedar Park TX (SPX) Mar 28, 2023 Firefly Aerospace, Inc., an end-to-end space transportation company, recently completed risk reduction testing for critical Miranda engine components ahead of the first hot fire scheduled this summe ... more
UTEP joins project to 3D print batteries from lunar and Martian soilEl Paso TX (SPX) Mar 27, 2023 The University of Texas at El Paso has joined a project led by NASA to leverage 3D-printing processes with the aim of manufacturing rechargeable batteries using lunar and Martian regolith, which is ... more
Certified and Ready for Rocket-Powered FlightChristchurch, New Zealand (SPX) Mar 28, 2023 Insability is a key property that enables both swift iteration in development and unparalleled utility of the end product. Aside from being a key technology demonstrator, the Mk-II holds signi ... more |
Top US general warns of high ammo use in event of major warWashington (AFP) March 29, 2023 America's top military officer warned Wednesday that war between the United States and another major power would see "off the charts" munitions consumption and said there is work to be done to ensure the country is prepared. ... more
From rockets to tanks: how the West armed UkraineParis (AFP) March 29, 2023 Since Russia invaded Ukraine 13 months ago, the West has delivered ever more powerful weapons to Kyiv to help it defend its territory and recapture lost ground. ... more
Partnering and integration speeds delivery of a hypersonic missileTucson AZ (SPX) Mar 30, 2023 The engineers were building a prototype hypersonic cruise missile, and they had a choice: They could either assemble it behind closed doors, then show it to U.S. Department of Defense officials, or ... more
THE NEW GUYS: The Historic Class of Astronauts that Changed the Face of Space TravelLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2023 The New Guys is a remarkable book that recounts the stories of the 1978 class of civilian astronauts, who were chosen by NASA to break the barriers of space travel. Meredith Bagby shares their never ... more |


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