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The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship"
Intuitive Machines' IM-1 mission made history on Feb. 22, with the first successful Moon landing by a company. This televised news conference will discuss details of Odysseus' landing as part of NASA's CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis campaign. Participants from NASA and Intuitive Machines will discuss next steps for NASA science instruments aboard, as well as details of the landing, which made last-minute use of NASA’s precision landing technology demonstration, NDL, or Navigation Doppler Lidar. Participants in the news conference include: • Joel Kearns, deputy associate administrator for Exploration, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters in Washington • Prasan Desai, deputy associate administrator, Space Technology Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters • Steve Altemus, chief executive officer and co-founder, Intuitive Machines • Tim Crain, chief technology officer and co-founder, Intuitive Machines
The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship"
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NASA held a virtual, audio-only media teleconference on Monday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. EST to highlight the NASA science demonstrations flying onboard Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander as part of the agency’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative and Artemis campaign.
Scientists have returned samples from asteroid Bennu through NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, suggesting that this space rock might have connections to ancient ocean worlds. This discovery provides a unique glimpse into the early solar system's composition and the materials that formed our own planet. The University of Arizona's team is at the forefront, analyzing these samples to uncover their secrets.
At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a flurry of activity surrounds the preparations for the upcoming Artemis II mission, now slated for September 2025 following a recent delay. The mission, a cornerstone in NASA's ambitious plan to return humans to the lunar surface, relies on the seamless integration of the Orion spacecraft and the mighty Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program is at the forefront of these preparations, meticulously finalizing the new ground systems essential for crewed launches.
The spotlight today shines on Starlab Space, a collaborative endeavor by Voyager Space and Airbus Space and Defence, which has chosen SpaceX’s Starship for an unprecedented single-flight launch of their commercial space station, Starlab. This ambitious project aims to offer a new destination in low Earth orbit (LEO) before the International Space Station (ISS) concludes its operations in 2030. The partnership with SpaceX, noted for its high-frequency launches and reliability, marks a significant step in commercial spaceflight, leveraging Starship's unique capability to deploy large payloads in a single journey.
NASA's Artemis program, with its ambitious goal to return humans to the Moon, has entered a crucial phase in its development, particularly concerning the spacesuits that will be worn by astronauts. Axiom Space, a private company, has been tasked with developing these next-generation lunar spacesuits, which recently underwent testing at NASA's Johnson Space Center. This testing included a series of mobility tasks that astronauts will need to perform on the Moon, such as picking up samples and using geological tools.
The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship"
Our story begins with NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft and its unprecedented mission to asteroid Bennu. This asteroid, roughly the size of the Empire State Building, presented a starkly different reality than what scientists had anticipated. Early predictions suggested a surface covered in small pebbles, but the reality was a landscape of boulders, challenging previous assumptions about such celestial bodies.
The European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter has potentially identified enormous ice water deposits beneath the Martian surface. Located at the Red Planet's equator, these deposits are estimated to be about 3.7 kilometers thick. If melted, they could cover Mars with a water layer approximately two meters deep or fill Earth's Red Sea. This revelation is reshaping our perception of Mars, suggesting a past where glaciers, lakes, and river channels were prevalent. HTTPS://CLUBELON.SUPERCAST.COM https://clubelon.supercast.com
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SpaceX expects to conduct the third integrated test flight of its Starship vehicle in February as it works to demonstrate key technologies needed to land humans on the moon.
NASA has recently announced significant updates to its Artemis program, outlining new schedules for upcoming missions. These changes are designed to solidify the groundwork for prolonged scientific exploration on the Moon, including landing the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface, and laying the groundwork for future human expeditions to Mars.
The Astrobotic Peregrine moon lander launched into an elliptical orbit in the wee hours of today atop the a Vulcan Centaur rocket built by the United Launch Alliance (ULA). The mission is the maiden voyage for ULA's new launch vehicle, and the Peregrine lander has the potential to be the first private mission ever to touch down safely on the lunar surface.
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2024 promises to be a historic one for space missions, with numerous commercial companies and NASA gearing up for a series of ambitious launches. The spotlight is on the moon, as NASA plans to send humans there for the first time since 1972 with the Artemis II mission, while a host of commercial lunar landers are also poised for launch.
SpaceX is pushing forward with its ambitious Starship project, having just completed a significant round of testing in Boca Chica, Texas. The company, renowned for its innovative space ventures, achieved a new milestone by conducting static fire tests for both stages of its Starship rocket system on the same day. This development comes as SpaceX ends the year with a remarkable record of 96 space missions and is now gearing up for an important third orbital test flight of the Starship, potentially including a payload deployment.
As the year draws to a close, the company has impressively surpassed its previous annual record of 60 launches, having completed 90 Falcon 9 and 4 Falcon Heavy missions. With plans for three more launches before year-end, including a Falcon Heavy and two Falcon 9s, SpaceX is poised to end the year with 97 Falcon missions. Including its Starship endeavors, which faced challenges post-launch, the total count reaches 99.
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has completed the assembly of its first Vulcan rocket at Cape Canaveral, Florida. This preparation sets the stage for its initial launch next month, marking a crucial milestone in the field of aerospace. The Vulcan rocket, a new addition to ULA's fleet, aims to eventually replace the company's current Atlas V and Delta IV rockets.
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced that the United States, as part of NASA's Artemis program, will include an international astronaut in its upcoming moon landing mission by the end of the decade. This decision, revealed during a National Space Council meeting, marks a new chapter in space diplomacy and international collaboration.
China's Shenlong ("Divine Dragon") space plane, a robotic spacecraft, has caught global attention by releasing six unknown objects into Earth's orbit. This event occurred just four days after the space plane embarked on its third mission.
During the second test flight of SpaceX's Starship, which took place on November 18, the mission faced a significant setback. The launch initially seemed successful, with the Starship lifting off without damaging its launch pad – a notable improvement from the previous test. However, the flight ended dramatically with both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage experiencing catastrophic failures. The Super Heavy booster exploded shortly after stage separation, a major incident in the test. Following this, the Starship's flight termination system was activated near the end of its powered phase, leading to its destruction as well. This sequence of events marked a significant challenge in SpaceX's ambitious Starship program, underscoring the complexities and risks inherent in developing such advanced spaceflight technology. The aftermath of the second Starship test flight prompted an extensive investigation, led by SpaceX under the oversight of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This investigation aimed to determine the causes behind the destruction of both the booster and the upper stage. Kelvin Coleman, the FAA associate administrator for commercial space transportation, commented on the progress of this probe, noting that it was proceeding as expected and without major surprises. The outcomes of this investigation are crucial for SpaceX's future Starship launches, as they will inform the necessary modifications and safety measures to be implemented. Despite these setbacks, SpaceX remains committed to advancing its Starship program, a key component of its plans for lunar and Mars missions, albeit with a renewed focus on addressing the technical and safety challenges revealed by the second test flight.
Recent discoveries have intensified interest in Saturn's moon Enceladus as a potential habitat for life. Scientists have detected hydrogen cyanide, a vital molecule in the origin of life, in Enceladus' plumes, alongside a rich array of organic compounds. These findings, derived from data collected by NASA's Cassini spacecraft, suggest that Enceladus harbors more chemical energy than previously believed, which could support life.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently confirmed its previous decision from 2022, denying SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service $885.5 million in rural broadband subsidies. This decision came after SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, contested the initial ruling, claiming that Starlink was capable of fulfilling the requirements of the subsidy program.
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In a significant update to the space exploration calendar, the inaugural flight of the Polaris program, an ambitious private astronaut mission, has been rescheduled. Initially planned for late 2022, the mission, known as Polaris Dawn, is now slated for April 2024. This announcement marks a considerable delay, extending the wait for this groundbreaking venture by nearly a year and a half.
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is now targeting early January for the inaugural launch of its Vulcan Centaur rocket. This shift from the previously scheduled December 24th launch date follows a recent wet dress rehearsal (WDR) that didn't go as planned, according to ULA CEO Tory Bruno.
