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A new Boeing spacecraft is set to carry astronauts for the first time this week in a major test of whether the much-delayed project is ready to handle NASA missions.
A new Boeing spacecraft is set to carry astronauts for the first time this week in a major test of whether the much-delayed project is ready to handle NASA missions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China Launches Moon Mission in Base Race With U.S.
The Chinese mission has been hailed for its potential for a scientific breakthrough, but the U.S. is closely watching the expedition with trepidation.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
China launches ambitious mission to far side of the moon
The launch of the uncrewed Chang’e-6 is part of China’s effort to put a human on the lunar surface by 2030. China has launched a probe to collect samples from the far side of the moon - in a world first - as part of its goal to land a human on the ...The Guardian - World - China -
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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to launch first crewed mission
Boeing’s first crewed mission of its Starliner spacecraft is set to launch Monday night, a milestone for the aerospace manufacturer. The Starliner is scheduled to lift off at about 10:30 p.m. Monday, weather permitting, carrying two NASA ...The Hill - Politics -
Ingenuity: NASA's remarkable Martian helicopter
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying ...CBS News - Top stories -
NASA scrubs Boeing’s Starliner launch
NASA has scrubbed the launch of Boeing’s Starliner, which was set to send two astronauts to the International Space Station. The cited reason for the postponement was a complication with an oxygen relief valve on the solid rocket booster.NBC News - Top stories - NASA -
Chinese rocket blasts off on mission to 'dark side' of the Moon
A rocket carrying the Chang'e-6 probe will collect lunar soil and rock samples during its 53-day mission.BBC News - Top stories - China -
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Israel launches Rafah offensive it says is start of mission to ‘eliminate’ Hamas
Defence minister says operation will continue until militant group is defeated or begins to free hostages. Israel has launched a major military offensive against Hamas forces in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city, seizing control of a key border ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Ingenuity, NASA's "little 'copter that could" (and did!)
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.CBS News - Top stories -
Starliner: Nasa to fly new craft to space station
Two Nasa astronauts are due to set off to the International Space Station in a new spacecraft in the early hours of Tuesday morning UK time.BBC News - Top stories - NASA -
Boeing Starliner Flight of NASA Astronauts Is Scrubbed
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will have to wait for another day to fly to the International Space Station in an orbital capsule that has already faced years of costly technical delays.The New York Times - Science -
Some NASA Satellites Will Soon Stop Sending Data Back to Earth
Three long-running satellites will soon be switched off, forcing scientists to figure out how to adjust their views of our changing planet.The New York Times - World - NASA -
NASA astronauts discuss Boeing’s anticipated launch to ISS in new spacecraft
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.CBS News - Top stories - NASA -
Boeing’s Starliner set for historic launch that will take two NASA astronauts into space
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is set to make its first crewed flight to the International Space Station on Monday, carrying two NASA astronauts to the orbiting space lab.MarketWatch - Business - NASA