NASA is gearing up for a groundbreaking mission set to launch on October 12th. The mission involves the Psyche Spacecraft, which will travel to an asteroid using solar electric propulsion, harnessing the power of the sun to generate a stream of charged particles that propels it forward—a bit like sailing a spaceship through space using … Read more
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin and Sierra Space are navigating a potential end to the Orbital Reef space station partnership, according to three people who spoke to CNBC about the situation. Discussions are ongoing and CNBC sources described the situation as fluid. Shortly after unveiling the Orbital Reef project in 2021, Blue Origin won a $130 … Read more
Long-duration spaceflights pose a challenge to astronauts due to the strain put on the body by the zero gravity environment. Artificial intelligence (AI) could point to novel solutions to these challenges. Most recently, scientists have suggested using extended reality and AI to help with Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS). Long-duration spaceflights have become increasingly common … Read more
Watch the SpaceX Crew-7 launch live in the player above. Another attempt to launch Crew-7 is scheduled for Saturday morning. The launch was scrubbed Friday because NASA says they wanted more time to make sure it is safe, even though everything is fine. Specifically, the team wants to do more analysis on the Dragon capsule’s … Read more
The Crew-7 launch scheduled for early Friday morning was scrubbed.NASA says everything is working fine, but they want more time to make sure it is safe. Specifically, the team wants to do more analysis on the Dragon capsule’s environmental control and life support system. That system provides clean air and water to the crew inside … Read more