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Here’s why NASA’s Artemis I mission is so rare, and so remarkable: "It is the beginning of the new beginning."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/after-decades-of-false-starts-nasa-really-is-returning-to-the-moon-this-time/
After a long struggle with Martian dust, NASA’s InSight probe has gone quiet: InSight landed on Mars in 2018 with the aim of studying seismic activity.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/nasas-insight-lander-has-probably-phoned-home-for-the-last-time/
Space debris expert: Orbits will be lost—and people will die—later this decade: "Flexing geopolitical muscles in space to harm others has already happened ...
arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/space-debris-expert-orbits-will-be-lost-and-people-will-die-later-this-decade/
Here’s what we know, and what we don’t, about the damaged Soyuz spacecraft: The biggest concern is the flight computers on board the Soyuz spacecraft.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/heres-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-about-the-damaged-soyuz-spacecraft/
Dmitry Rogozin may be in some trouble in Russia: Wagner Group soldiers are well-trained to identify those attired in NATO clothing.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/dmitry-rogozin-may-be-in-some-trouble-in-russia/
SpaceX set to launch two spacecraft to the Moon tonight: ispace is seeking to become the first private company to successfully land on the Moon.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/11/spacex-set-to-launch-two-spacecraft-to-the-moon-tonight/
Houston weather update: Temperatures to rapidly rise this week: Forecasters expect a roughly 60-degree swing since this weekend, putting 2022 back near...
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How a Thanksgiving Day gag ruffled feathers in Mission Control: “I don't remember ever being so nervous or upset about something as I was then.”
arstechnica.com/science/2020/11/that-time-on-thanksgiving-when-debris-threatened-the-space-shuttle/
Russia says it will take no immediate action on damaged Soyuz spacecraft: In reality, the Soyuz is a hardy spacecraft.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/russia-says-it-will-take-no-immediate-action-on-damaged-soyuz-spacecraft/
Dmitry Rogozin may be in some trouble in Russia: Wagner Group soldiers are well-trained to identify those attired in NATO clothing.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/dmitry-rogozin-may-be-in-some-trouble-in-russia/
A Russian spacecraft started leaking uncontrollably on Wednesday night: After three hours Wednesday night, the leak remained ongoing.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/a-russian-spacecraft-started-leaking-uncontrollably-on-monday-night/
Quick Glance: The Soyuz spacecraft on the International Space Station has a leak.
- The explanation is because the Russian Soyuz M-22 spacecraft was damaged.
- According to Nasa, the leak was found as the two cosmonauts Sergei Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin were preparing for an exterior mission.
- The question is whether the leak will impair the Soyuz's capacity to operate.
- In September, the spacecraft transported cosmonauts Prokopyev and Petelin, as well as US astronaut Frank Rubio, to the International Space Station.
Rocket Report: Meet the Blue Origin Space Rangers; methane rocket fails in debut: No one has yet stepped forth to win the great methane rocket race.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/rocket-report-spacex-may-launch-twice-in-18-minutes-the-us-electron-is-nigh/
Rocket Report: Starship flight test slips to 2023; first methane launch is imminent
arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/rocket-report-first-uk-launch-slips-to-2023-ukrainian-rocket-startup-perseveres/
These newly remastered photos of Apollo 17—which lifted off 50 years ago this morning—showcase humanity's last trip to the Moon like we've never ... Show more
Following a job well done, Orion as of yesterday is on its way back to Earth—and should splashdown this Sunday if all goes according to plan: https://trib.al/EMjfJfc [📸: ... Show more
After bankruptcy and war, OneWeb turns to a competitor for help: OneWeb, as ever, is doing what it needs to do to survive.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/oneweb-sets-a-launch-date-for-next-week-on-a-falcon-9-rocket/
A new satellite has become one of the 20 brightest stars in the sky: "BlueWalker 3 is a big shift in the constellation satellite issue."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/a-new-satellite-has-become-one-of-the-20-brightest-stars-in-the-sky/
SpaceX fires up 11 engines as it prepares massive rocket for orbital test: Nothing blew up, which is always a win.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/11/spacex-completes-long-duration-test-fire-of-super-heavy-booster/
We’ve reached the end of a bizarre Atlantic hurricane season: This was the rare year when there were no August storms. Then things blew up.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/11/a-most-abnormal-atlantic-hurricane-season-officially-ends-this-week/
SpaceX is now building a Raptor engine a day, NASA says: "This, by the way, is very high on their top risk list."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/11/spacex-is-now-building-a-raptor-engine-a-day-nasa-says/
NASA says its SLS rocket is good to go for a launch attempt next Wednesday: "If we didn’t design it to be out there in harsh weather we picked the wrong ...
arstechnica.com/science/2022/11/nasa-says-its-sls-rocket-is-good-to-go-for-a-launch-attempt-next-wednesday/
Quick Glance: NASA's Massive SLS Rocket Launches the Artemis 1 Moon Mission
- The core stage rocket ran out of fuel and separated about eight minutes after launch.
- The team decided to keep the rocket on the launch pad and move the launch date to November 16. Hurricane Nicole delivered high winds, with gusts reaching 74 mph.
- While there is a chance that more of the caulk-like material will be torn off during launch, Mike Sarafin, the Artemis mission manager, stated during a news briefing on Monday that this is a minor risk.
- The launch team and meteorologists from the US Space Force certified that the weather was 80 percent good, with no further hurricanes on the way.
It’s time to play “find the falling Chinese rocket” once again: We can probably expect reentry into Earth's atmosphere to occur about a week from today.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/10/china-launches-its-third-space-station-module-but-rocket-will-return-controllably/
Falling Chinese rocket expected to enter Earth’s atmosphere in : "We hope they will take the reaction to this one into account."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/11/your-chance-of-dying-from-a-falling-chinese-rocket-less-than-1-in-a-trillion/
NASA leaves its Artemis I rocket exposed to winds above design limits: NASA likely to begin inspections of the rocket and spacecraft later today.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/11/nasas-artemis-i-rocket-just-endured-hours-of-hurricane-like-wind-gusts/
The first cubesat to fly and operate at the Moon has successfully arrived: "That is a huge, huge step for the agency."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/11/the-first-cubesat-to-fly-and-operate-at-the-moon-has-successfully-arrived/
The oracle who predicted SLS’s launch in 2023 has thoughts about Artemis III: An unbiased industry source is back for more space policy spitballing.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/11/the-oracle-who-predicted-slss-launch-in-2023-has-thoughts-about-artemis-iii/
Who is ready for a fleet of cubesats flying over cities, displaying ads?: "Space advertising turns out to have a potential for commercial viability."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/10/russian-space-scientists-have-the-worst-idea-ever-space-based-advertising/
Here’s the best video yet of Ingenuity flying across Mars: The mission's planners don't know how long the plucky vehicle will last.
arstechnica.com/science/2021/11/heres-the-best-video-yet-of-ingenuity-flying-across-mars/
China is scrapping plans for an SLS-like rocket in favor of reusable booster: Long marches into space will now complete their journey back on Earth.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/11/china-is-scrapping-plans-for-an-sls-like-rocket-in-favor-of-reusable-booster/
World Series weather: Expect storms while Astros play Game 1: Scattered thunderstorms are coming Friday as Game one of the World Series between the...
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Rocket Report: Norway’s nuclear rocket concerns; Ariane 6 delayed again: "When the briefing ended, I was baffled and, if I’m honest, angry."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/10/rocket-report-amazon-may-consider-launching-on-spacex-a-canadian-space-race/
The ISS has had to maneuver yet again from Russian satellite debris: This fragment was one of more than 1,500 pieces of debris from Cosmos 1408.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/10/nearly-a-year-after-anti-satellite-test-the-iss-is-still-dodging-russian-debris/
Former NASA leaders praise Boeing’s willingness to risk commercial crew: "I think if they look back on it, they wouldn't do it again."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/05/actually-boeing-is-probably-the-savior-of-nasas-commercial-crew-program/
After an amazing run at Mars, India says its orbiter has no more fuel: The orbiter most definitely exceeded expectations.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/10/after-an-amazing-run-at-mars-india-says-its-orbiter-has-no-more-fuel/
SpaceX announces a second private flight to the Moon aboard Starship: "We can't force the timeline. It will happen when it happens."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/10/spacex-announces-a-second-private-flight-to-the-moon-aboard-starship/
This is what “war in space” probably would look like in the near future: “Any conflict in space will be much slower and more deliberate.”
arstechnica.com/science/2020/10/this-is-what-war-in-space-probably-would-look-like-in-the-near-future/
National Weather Service forecasts lows in the 40s for Houston this week: The coldest day will be Wednesday, with a high of 68 and a low of 45 degrees forecast.
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-weather/article/Fall-temps-finally-for-Houston-National-17513520.php
NASA says the Artemis I mission will be ready to launch in one month: Set your alarm for 7 minutes after midnight on November 14.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/10/nasa-targets-mid-november-for-its-third-artemis-i-launch-attempt/
Houston's 90-degree weather may end next week, meteorologist predicts: Houston meteorologist Eric Berger of Space City Weather predicts Houston may see the last. ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-weather/article/final-90-degree-day-17501503.php
Hurricane Ian is meteorologist's 'nightmare storm' for Houston: Hurricane Ian devastates Florida, but this type of storm could also hit Houston one...
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SpaceX has been bidding against itself for NASA’s science missions for a while: "NASA is not able to share the number of bids."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/10/for-most-science-missions-nasa-is-down-to-a-single-launch-provider/
With orbital launch, Firefly takes an early lead in the 1-ton rocket race: "Firefly is at the point where the only thing holding them back is execution."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/10/with-orbital-launch-firefly-takes-an-early-lead-in-the-1-ton-rocket-race/
Warning sign? NASA never finished a fueling test before today’s SLS launch attempt
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/warning-sign-nasa-never-finished-a-fueling-test-before-todays-sls-launch-attempt/
When does Texas hurricane season end? A meteorologist weighs in.: The odds of Texas being hit by a hurricane drop significantly after Sept. 24,...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-weather/hurricanes/article/Texans-clocks-out-of-hurricane-season-early-17483573.php
Houston news you missed: Abbott’s busing, Houston overtime pay: Here are the biggest stories from the Houston Chronicle you may have missed last week.
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Ian reaches major hurricane status, will be a historic storm for Florida: Surge, winds, rainfall—unfortunately, Hurricane Ian is going to pack quite a punch.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/09/ian-reaches-major-hurricane-status-will-be-a-historic-storm-for-florida/
A faulty sensor may have scrubbed the launch of NASA’s massive SLS rocket: "The way the sensor is behaving does not line up with the physics of the situation ...
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/nasa-will-make-second-attempt-to-launch-the-sls-rocket-on-saturday/
No, seriously, NASA’s Space Launch System is ready to take flight: The rocket may launch just two weeks from now.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/nasa-declares-that-its-space-launch-system-rocket-is-now-ready-to-fly/
The SLS rocket is the worst thing to happen to NASA—but maybe also the best?: "This has been a really tough thing."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/the-sls-rocket-is-the-worst-thing-to-happen-to-nasa-but-maybe-also-the-best/
Former NASA official on trying to stop SLS: “There was just such visible hostility”
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/former-nasa-official-on-trying-to-stop-sls-there-was-just-such-visible-hostility/
Europe is seriously considering a major investment in space-based solar power: Such an initiative would require a 200-fold increase over current space-lift ...
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/european-space-chief-says-continent-will-lead-in-space-based-solar-power/
How NASA finally melted its giant “self-licking ice cream cone”: "Government should be about getting the taxpayer the best value."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/05/how-nasa-finally-melted-its-giant-self-licking-ice-cream-cone/
We got a leaked look at NASA’s future Moon missions—and likely delays: "Has nobody at NASA read the space policy?"
arstechnica.com/science/2022/06/we-got-a-leaked-look-at-nasas-future-moon-missions-and-likely-delays/
Rocket Report: At long last the SLS is ready, Alpha gets a launch date: "For the uncrewed demo, the goal is to have a safe landing."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/rocket-report-at-long-last-the-sls-is-ready-alpha-gets-a-launch-date/
For its latest images, the Webb telescope looked closer to home: "We hadn't really expected it to be this good, to be honest."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/new-webb-images-of-jupiter-show-dazzling-auroras-and-two-small-moons/
China’s official view of NASA’s Artemis program appears to be dismissive: "NASA might grow more hostile against China in the space domain."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/chinese-view-of-nasas-moon-plans-trying-hard-to-relive-apollo-glories/
Houston storms bring rain, power outages on Thursday: The National Weather Service predicts between 1/10 and 1/4 inch of rainfall in the...
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Stacey Morgan recounts hitting “the wall” during her husband’s spaceflight: "He isn't pale; he is gray. He doesn't look tired; he looks ancient."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/a-peek-behind-the-curtain-of-what-a-nasa-spouse-endures-during-spaceflight/
Rocket Lab will self-fund a mission to search for life in the clouds of Venus: "Breakthrough science is possible."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/rocket-lab-will-self-fund-a-mission-to-search-for-life-in-the-clouds-of-venus/
NASA scientists say images from the Webb telescope nearly brought them to tears: Deep field images of the universe, exoplanet atmospheres, and more to be ...
arstechnica.com/science/2022/06/nasa-teases-extraordinary-images-captured-by-its-webb-telescope/
Rocket Report: SpaceX sees rideshare demand, Russia’s odd launch deal with Iran: "One of the questions that we’re getting a lot is, 'How full are you ...
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/rocket-report-a-big-deal-to-keep-cygnus-flying-sizing-up-the-methalox-race/
Earth’s orbital debris problem is worsening, and policy solutions are difficult: "Who's responsible? Who pays? How much do they pay?"
arstechnica.com/science/2022/05/earths-orbital-debris-problem-is-worsening-and-policy-solutions-are-difficult/
SpaceX breathes fire in South Texas for the first time in 2022: Two test firings on Tuesday bring the company closer to a Starship orbital flight.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/spacex-breathes-fire-in-south-texas-for-the-first-time-in-2022/
China’s secretive space plane flies higher and longer than before: So what is it doing up there? Secret, space-y stuff, of course.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/chinas-secretive-space-plane-flies-higher-and-longer-than-before/
Peter Beck explains why Electron may only ever launch 10-15 times a year [Updated]
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/peter-beck-explains-why-electron-may-only-ever-launch-10-15-times-a-year/
As losses mount, Astra announces a radical pivot to a larger launch vehicle: "We've made a few key decisions."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/as-losses-mount-astra-announces-a-radical-pivot-to-a-larger-launch-vehicle/
With solar arrays now operational, Lucy’s got some shimmering to do: We still have to wait three years before the first asteroid flyby.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/with-solar-arrays-now-operational-lucys-got-some-shimmering-to-do/
Russia wants a better look at what America’s newest spy satellite can do: Spying in space does not violate any international norms.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/russia-apparently-just-launched-a-satellite-to-snoop-on-a-new-us-satellite/
Why space debris keeps falling out of the sky—and will continue to do so: "All spacefaring nations should follow established best practices."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/why-space-debris-keeps-falling-out-of-the-sky-and-will-continue-to-do-so/
We’re about to enter the heart of the Atlantic hurricane season: About 90 percent of the Atlantic's tropical activity comes after August 1.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/the-atlantic-hurricane-season-is-off-to-a-slow-start-but-that-probably-wont-last/
Even the Webb telescope’s engineering test images manage to wow: The data was taken to test how well the telescope could stay locked onto a target.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/07/even-the-webb-telescopes-engineering-test-images-manage-to-wow/
NASA counts down to within 29 seconds of launching the large SLS rocket: "It was a long day for the team, but I think it was a very successful day."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/06/nasa-almost-finishes-a-critical-fueling-test-of-the-sls-rocket/
SpaceX is now launching 10 rockets for every one by its main competitor: In the meantime, SpaceX continues to build a massive launch tower in Florida.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/07/spacex-just-matched-its-record-for-annual-launches-and-its-only-july/
Editorial: Feeling small next to the glorious universe revealed by the Webb telescope? You’re not alone.
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Editorial: Feeling small next to the glorious universe revealed by the Webb telescope? You’re not alone.
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-Feeling-small-next-to-the-glorious-17308464.php
SpaceX starts testing its Super Heavy booster, and it’s “not good”: "Going forward, we won’t do a spin start test with all 33 engines at once."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/07/spacex-starts-testing-its-super-heavy-booster-and-its-not-good/
Webb’s first image reveals fine details of galaxies from billions of years ago: "This telescope is one of humanity's great engineering achievements."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/07/webbs-first-light-reveals-a-plethora-of-galaxies-in-a-tiny-patch-of-sky/
Quick Glance: James Webb Telescope live updates: NASA releases photos that reveal cosmic secrets
- NASA has released the first photographs from the new James Webb Space Telescope, including some dating back 13 billion years.
- The final image, the Carina Nebula's cosmic cliffs, reveals for the first time hundreds of stars that were previously hidden from view.
- The Carina Nebula image provides a unique look of stars in their early, fast stages of creation.
- The Carina Nebula is a star-forming region within our own Milky Way galaxy that is rather close (in space terms).
Rocket Report: Vega-C is a sight to see; will Europe push SpaceX aside?: "I am delighted to see solid progress towards first flight."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/07/rocket-report-vega-c-is-a-sight-to-see-will-europe-push-spacex-aside/
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