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ESA LEO Cargo Return Phase 2 to Proceed Without Geo-Return Constraints

ESA anticipates that Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Service initiative will proceed without geo-return requirements for awardees. The LEO Cargo Return Service initiative was launched in November 2023 with the aim of supporting the development of a commercial service capable of transporting cargo to and from low Earth orbit. The project’s primary objective […] The post ESA LEO Cargo Return Phase 2 to Proceed Without Geo-Return Constraints appeared first on European Spaceflight..

NASA’s Petro Endorses Space Science, But Budget Future a Question Mark

NASA Acting Administrator Janet Petro enthusiastically endorsed NASA’s space science program today in an address to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Noting the exciting missions already enroute […].

Who Was Alan Shepard? (Grades 5-8)

This article is for students grades 5-8. Alan Shepard was the first American in space. He was one of NASA’s first seven astronauts. Later, he walked on the moon during the Apollo program. What Was Shepard’s Early Life Like? Alan Shepard was born on Nov. 18, 1923. He was born in East Derry, N.H., and […].

Who Was Alan Shepard? (Grades 5-8)

This article is for students grades 5-8. Alan Shepard was the first American in space. He was one of NASA’s first seven astronauts. Later, he walked on the moon during the Apollo program. What Was Shepard’s Early Life Like? Alan Shepard was born on Nov. 18, 1923. He was born in East Derry, N.H., and […].

The harrowing story of what flying Starliner was like when its thrusters failed

"Hey, this is a very precarious situation we're in.".

NASA Receives 10 Nominations for the 29th Annual Webby Awards

Since it began in 1958, NASA has been charged by law with spreading the word about its work to the widest extent practicable. From typewritten press releases to analog photos and film, the agency has effectively moved into social media and other online communications. NASA’s broad reach across digital platforms has been recognized by the […].

NASA’s SPHEREx Takes First Images, Preps to Study Millions of Galaxies

Processed with rainbow hues to represent a range of infrared wavelengths, the new pictures indicate the astrophysics space observatory is working as expected. NASA’s SPHEREx (short for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) has turned on its detectors for the first time in space. Initial images from the […].

Studying Ice for the Future of Flight

Thomas Ozoroski, a researcher at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, takes icing accretion measurements in October 2024 as part of transonic truss-braced wing concept research. In the future, aircraft with long, thin wings supported by aerodynamic braces could help airlines save on fuel costs – but those same wings could be susceptible to ice […].

What’s Up: April 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

April (Meteor) Showers and See a City of Stars! Enjoy observing planets in the morning and evening sky, look for Lyrid meteors, and hunt for the “faint fuzzy” wonder that is the distant and ancient city of stars known as globular cluster M3. Skywatching Highlights All Month – Planet Visibility: Daily Highlights: April 1 & […].

MDA Space buys SatixFy to boost constellation production

Canada’s MDA Space announced plans April 1 to buy Israeli satellite chipmaker SatixFy in a $269 million deal to further vertically integrate its constellation manufacturing capabilities. The post MDA Space buys SatixFy to boost constellation production appeared first on SpaceNews..

ESA LEO Cargo Return Phase 2 to Proceed Without Geo-Return Constraints

NASA’s Petro Endorses Space Science, But Budget Future a Question Mark

Who Was Alan Shepard? (Grades 5-8)

Who Was Alan Shepard? (Grades 5-8)

The harrowing story of what flying Starliner was like when its thrusters failed

NASA Receives 10 Nominations for the 29th Annual Webby Awards

NASA’s SPHEREx Takes First Images, Preps to Study Millions of Galaxies

Studying Ice for the Future of Flight

What’s Up: April 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

MDA Space buys SatixFy to boost constellation production

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