NASA to roll back Artemis II for troubleshooting
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The two biggest commercial space companies are stepping up.
NASA astronauts are now testing a new generation of lunar spacesuits underwater, part of the agency’s long-term preparations for the first Artemis moonwalks in more than 50 years. The underwater sessions, used to rehearse real lunar activities, are one ...
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were expecting to spend eight to 10 days in space. They ended up remaining in orbit for 286 days.
NASA and Vast have signed an order for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
The NASA report is the latest in a series of high-profile setbacks for Boeing. Before the 2024 Starliner mishap, the company’s aviation arm came under fire after a panel blew out midflight on one of its 737 Max 9 airplanes. The 737 Max had previously been grounded after two crashes in 2018 and 2019 killed all onboard.
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Five of the most expensive NASA space missions ever
Space exploration has always been a costly endeavor, with missions requiring vast resources, cutting-edge technology, and years of research and development. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been at the forefront of these efforts ...