[ad_1] The mission is a relatively routine one, but symbolizes how much spaceflight and the US space program have changed in half a century, for better or for worse. In 1969, the US and Russia were the only two countries to have sent people into space — while they’re still dominant, it’s now common for […]
Category: Nasa
How HoloLens is helping advance the science of spaceflight
[ad_1] Microsoft and NASA’s partnership began on June 28th, 2015 as part of Project Sidekick when a SpaceX supply rocket docked with the ISS and delivered the headsets to the waiting astronauts. “HoloLens and other virtual and mixed reality devices are cutting edge technologies that could help drive future exploration and provide new capabilities to […]
How NASA keeps its astronauts safe and sane in space
[ad_1] As such, NASA has spent decades working to ensure that, when it sends crews beyond the atmosphere, they’ll possess the talent and training required to do their duties and return safely. As we look towards Mars — and its two-plus year round trip — NASA faces an unprecedented challenge in doing so. Even on […]
NASA’s plan to return to the moon with Project Artemis
[ad_1] The mission While Artemis’s 2024 deadline is controversial (more on that later), NASA has long been planning to return to the Moon. There are a few reasons for this: First, there’s science and exploration. And second, we need to learn how to operate in space outside of Earth orbit. The Moon provides the perfect […]
SpaceX shows off a highlight reel of Crew Dragon parachute tests
[ad_1] As SpaceX continues its progress toward a Demo-2 launch of its Crew Dragon spacecraft with NASA astronauts aboard the company put together this reel of parachute tests. According to the tag, “SpaceX is returning human spaceflight capabilities to the United States with one of the safest, most advanced systems ever built.” I didn’t spot […]
Hulu will add NASA TV to its lineup of live channels
[ad_1] _________________| ,————– || | 🚀 | || | https://t.co/Xd0rCuSWlU | || | 🌎 | || `———— * |â–”_||_▔▔_||_â–” Need more space? NASA TV is launching on @Hulu 7/19. #WorldEmojiDay — NASA (@NASA) July 17, 2019 Among the series and events you’ll be able to check out on demand are Earth Views, NASA’s Look at […]
Last month was the hottest June on record and no one is surprised
[ad_1] June’s temperatures were boosted by a severe heat wave in Western Europe towards the end of the month. Thirteen locations in France recorded their highest temperatures ever, and Gallargues-le-Montueux saw a high of 114.6 degrees Fahrenheit (45.9 Celsius). Now, with a heat wave in the US expanding from the Plains and Midwest to the […]
SpaceX blames Crew Dragon explosion on an oxidizer leak
[ad_1] The reaction between the oxidizer and the titanium was “not expected,” SpaceX said, noting that titanium had been used on spacecraft for “many decades.” The company has taken steps to reduce the chances of this happening again. It eliminated potential flow paths in the escape system that would let liquid propellant enter the pressurization […]
NASA backs demo that will 3D-print spacecraft parts in orbit
[ad_1] Made In Space has already 3D-printed beams in 2017, when it used a NASA location that simulated some of the conditions of space. This, of course, is another challenge entirely — it’s introducing microgravity along with a lack of human support if things go wrong. This is the start of a second phase of […]
NASA fights to keep the Voyager probes running after four decades
[ad_1] The probe’s cosmic ray system played a key role in confirming that Voyager 2 left the heliosphere in November, and it remains useful to this day. Since it was designed to detect fast moving particles both from the sun and from sources outside our solar system, it continued sending back data even after it […]