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Meet the Fram2 crew: A cryptocurrency entrepreneur, a cinematographer, a robotics engineer and an Arctic explorer

The roughly 3.5 to 5-day mission will be the first human spaceflight over the arctic and antarctic poles. Launch is targeting no earlier than Monday, March 31, weather permitting. .

Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 to fly five missions during busy week

Five Falcon 9 missions are scheduled to launch this week, including the first-ever crewed mission… The post Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 to fly five missions during busy week appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..

Investigation into failed New Glenn landing completed

Blue Origin says its next New Glenn launch will be as soon as late spring after completing an investigation into the failed booster landing on the vehicle’s first flight. The post Investigation into failed New Glenn landing completed appeared first on SpaceNews..

NASA Trains for Orion Water Recovery Ahead of Artemis II Launch

Preparations for NASA’s next Artemis flight recently took to the seas as a joint NASA and Department of Defense team, led by NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program, spent a week aboard the USS Somerset off the coast of California practicing procedures for recovering the Artemis II spacecraft and crew. Following successful completion of Underway Recovery Test-12 […].

Vertical Lift Technology at NASA Ames Research Center

The Aeromechanics Office at NASA’s Ames Research Center focuses on advancing vertical lift aircraft, including eVTOLs, through research and development in areas like acoustics, aeromechanics, and flight dynamics, aiming to improve safety and efficiency of future air transportation. .

Old Missions, New Discoveries: NASA’s Data Archives Accelerate Science

Every NASA mission represents a leap into the unknown, collecting data that pushes the boundaries of human understanding. But the story doesn’t end when the mission concludes. The data carefully preserved in NASA’s archives often finds new purpose decades later, unlocking discoveries that continue to benefit science, technology, and society. “NASA’s science data is one […].

GITAI finalizes robotic arm study for Japan’s crewed lunar rover

Space robotics specialist GITAI has completed a concept study for a mechanical arm that would be ready to support Japan’s crewed lunar rover early next decade. The post GITAI finalizes robotic arm study for Japan’s crewed lunar rover appeared first on SpaceNews..

Artemis II Core Stage Integration – Complete!

Technicians from NASA and primary contractor Amentum join the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the stacked solid rocket boosters for the Artemis II mission at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 23, 2025. The core stage is the largest component of the rocket, standing 212 feet tall and weighing about 219,000 pounds […].

Career Spotlight: Technologist (Ages 14-18)

What does a technologist do? Technologists are professionals who research, develop, and test emerging technologies. They also find useful ways to put new technologies to work. A technologist is an expert in a specific type of technology, often within a specific field. Many industries rely on innovations developed by technologists. Some of these include aerospace, […].

Career Spotlight: Scientist (Ages 14-18)

What does a scientist do? Science is about exploring answers to questions. A scientist uses research and evidence to form hypotheses, test variables, and then share their findings. NASA scientists conduct groundbreaking research to answer some of humanity’s most profound questions. Most scientists start as project scientists in their early careers. They spend a lot […].