Rising Waters Swamp Lake Naivasha
Relentless rains are threatening a lake in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley that has become a key hub in the global flower trade..
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NASA IG Cites Dire NASA Launch Infrastructure Needs
A new report from NASA’s Office of Inspector General spells out dire launch infrastructure needs at Kennedy Space Center and Wallops Flight Facility. One solution is for Congress to pass […].
NASA and Boeing still uncertain about when Starliner will return to flight
NASA’s safety advisers say that while the agency and Boeing make progress in addressing problems with the CST-100 Starliner, it could be up to a year before it flies again. The post NASA and Boeing still uncertain about when Starliner will return to flight appeared first on SpaceNews..
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch reentry capsule demo mission called ‘Starfall’
The mission is the debut of a new reentry capsule developed by SpaceX that weighs about 2,100 kg (4,600 lbs). Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 6:43 a.m. EDT (1043 UTC). .
Trump signs executive order to accelerate quantum space infrastructure
The White House has issued an executive order aiming to unify and accelerate U.S. development of quantum technologies, including space systems that could enable next-generation navigation, sensing and secure communications. The post Trump signs executive order to accelerate quantum space infrastructure appeared first on SpaceNews..
Report: Kennedy Space Center not ready for era of super heavy rockets
SpaceX has told NASA it plans to launch Starship every eight days from Kennedy..
NASA Awards Solutions for Federal Enterprise Procurement Contracts
NASA will begin processing the awards of multiple contracts for the Solutions for Enterprise‑wide Procurement (SEWP) VI Government-wide Acquisition Contract. The contract provides streamlined access to commercial products and services, including hardware, software, cloud services, cybersecurity tools, engineering and consulting services, and data intensive mission support capabilities. This competitive acquisition was conducted within three categories: […].
SpaceX to test upcoming Starfall reentry vehicle with demonstration mission on Tuesday
SpaceX is set to launch a demonstration mission for its Starfall reentry vehicle early on… The post SpaceX to test upcoming Starfall reentry vehicle with demonstration mission on Tuesday appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..
Rocket Lab launches satellite for U.S. Space Force Victus Haze responsive space exercise
The mission pairs Rocket Lab spacecraft with a True Anomaly vehicle in orbit to demonstrate rapid threat characterization and rendezvous operations The post Rocket Lab launches satellite for U.S. Space Force Victus Haze responsive space exercise appeared first on SpaceNews..
NASA Sounding Rocket to Launch Student Experiments
NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia is scheduled to launch a sounding rocket carrying student-developed experiments for the agency’s RockSatX and RockOn programs Wednesday, June 24, between 5:30 and 9:30 a.m. EDT, with a backup day on Thursday, June 25. The RockSat and RockOn programs provide technical training and hands-on experiences that prepare and equip […].