When old satellites fall into Earth's atmosphere and burn up, they leave behind tiny particles of aluminum oxide, which eat away at Earth's protective ozone layer. A new study finds that these oxides have increased 8-fold ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 12, 2024
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There are plenty of crazy ideas for missions in the space exploration community. Some are just better funded than others. One of the early pathways to funding the crazy ideas is NASA's Institute for Advanced Concepts. In ...
Space Exploration
Jun 11, 2024
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ESA's EarthCARE mission has completed its important "Launch and Early Orbit Phase" and is ready to begin the commissioning of its four scientific instruments. The data they gather will improve our understanding of the role ...
Planetary Sciences
Jun 6, 2024
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A pair of NASA astronauts have finally taken their historic ride on Boeing's CST-100 Starliner making its first-ever human spaceflight on the morning of June 5.
Space Exploration
Jun 6, 2024
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After years of stumbles and delays, Boeing has finally launched astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA.
Space Exploration
Jun 5, 2024
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Data from the pair of CubeSats will offer new insights into how much heat the Arctic and Antarctica radiate into space and how this influences global climate.
Earth Sciences
Jun 5, 2024
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The next-generation Ariane 6 rocket, a crucial program for Europe's space ambitions, is due to lift off on July 9 following years of delays, the European Space Agency said Wednesday.
Space Exploration
Jun 5, 2024
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A pair of NASA astronauts will try again on Wednesday morning to take a ride on Boeing's CST-100 Starliner, making its first-ever human spaceflight.
Space Exploration
Jun 4, 2024
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Last-minute computer trouble nixed Saturday's launch attempt for Boeing's first astronaut flight, the latest in a string of delays over the years.
Space Exploration
Jun 2, 2024
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As the threat of wildfire worsens in California and across the world, a growing number of federal agencies, nonprofit organizations and tech companies are racing to deploy new technology that will help combat flames from ...
Environment
May 31, 2024
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