A new computer model mimics moon dust so well that it could lead to smoother and safer lunar robot teleoperations. The tool, developed by researchers at the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, ...
Space Exploration
Feb 22, 2024
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NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon are quietly being revised and are in danger of slipping past 2020.
Space Exploration
Apr 22, 2009
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It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA's effort to get back into space in a bigger way, as both ...
Space Exploration
Sep 15, 2022
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The space race between the US and Russia ended half a century ago when US astronauts became the first to walk on the moon. Today there's yet another race, prompted by China's successful landing on the far side of the moon ...
Space Exploration
Aug 30, 2019
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(AP) -- NASA may have to wait a few days before launching a set of twins to the moon.
Space Exploration
Sep 7, 2011
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The presumed SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster that's on a course to hit the moon March 4 is actually a Chinese booster from a rocket launch in 2014, a University of Arizona team has confirmed.
Space Exploration
Feb 16, 2022
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The moon, asteroids and brand new rockets topped the world's space news in 2023.
Space Exploration
Dec 12, 2023
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(AP) -- NASA still isn't sure why two parachutes failed during a test flight of its prototype moon rocket just over a month ago.
Space Exploration
Dec 3, 2009
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ESA is always thinking ahead to the next generation of space missions, testing new technology far in advance to make concepts a reality.
Space Exploration
Aug 19, 2013
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A company from Texas is poised to attempt a feat that until now has only been accomplished by a handful of national space agencies, but could soon become commonplace for the private sector: landing on the Moon.
Space Exploration
Feb 21, 2024
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