NASA has delayed the first launch of its heavy-payload rocket until 2019 and decided against an idea floated by the White House to put astronauts aboard the capsule that is set to fly around the moon, the US space agency said on Friday. Continue reading NASA delays debut launch of $23 billion moon rocket and capsule
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NASA Mars rover to study fluid-carved valley’s origin
Mars rover Opportunity has reached the main destination of its current two-year extended mission—an ancient fluid-carved valley incised on the inner slope of a vast crater’s rim, NASA has said. Continue reading NASA Mars rover to study fluid-carved valley’s origin
‘Puffy planet’ could help scientist search for alien life
Astronomers have discovered a “puffy planet” orbiting a star 320 light years from Earth which may hold opportunities for testing atmospheres that would be useful when assessing future planets for signs of life. Continue reading ‘Puffy planet’ could help scientist search for alien life
Satellites detect rapid surge of Arctic glacier
Using data from European Space Agency’s Sentinel-1 satellites, researchers have detected rapid acceleration of an Arctic glacier. Continue reading Satellites detect rapid surge of Arctic glacier
Year-long mission to Moon to precede NASA’s journey to Mars
In its preparation to send humans to Mars in the 2030s, NASA may send a year-long crewed mission around the Moon in 2027, media reported. Continue reading Year-long mission to Moon to precede NASA’s journey to Mars
China to begin construction of manned space station in 2019
China will begin construction of a permanent manned space station in 2019 after carrying out a successful in-orbit refueling from its Tianzhou-1 cargo spacecraft, officials leading the project said. Continue reading China to begin construction of manned space station in 2019
Lab-produced space radiation to make manned travel safer
In a first, a team of researchers has reproduced space radiation in the lab—a feat that could help make space exploration safer, reliable and extensive. Continue reading Lab-produced space radiation to make manned travel safer
What will be NASA’s next big solar system mission?
A new mission to Saturn’s moons Titan or Enceladus to find signs of life beyond Earth cannot be ruled out as NASA says it is reviewing 12 proposals for future unmanned solar system mission to be launched in the mid-2020s. Continue reading What will be NASA’s next big solar system mission?
Technique developed for turning Mars or moon rocks into concrete
Civil engineers at the Stanford University have worked with colleagues at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to develop a form of concrete that could be produced on Mars or the moon. Continue reading Technique developed for turning Mars or moon rocks into concrete
US space plane completes two-year secret mission
The US Air Force’s X-37B space plane returned to Earth on Sunday after completing a secret space mission that lasted nearly two years. Continue reading US space plane completes two-year secret mission