NASA
MinXSS CubeSat deployed from ISS to study sun's soft X-rays
Posted in Science on 18th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
CubeSats are a new, low-cost tool for space science missions.
Lockheed martin wants to send humans to Mars in 12 years
Posted in Science on 18th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
LM plans to unveil a vision for a spacecraft to make it happen. The "Mars Base Camp," would set up a laboratory, staffed by 6 astronauts, in Mars orbit in 2028.
NASA is funding research into human stasis for transport to Mars
Posted in Science on 17th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
NASA believes that the crews mental well-being will be substantially improved by effectively eliminating the 400 days spent in transit to and from Mars.
NASA's NIAC Program looks to fund futuristic space concepts
Posted in Science on 15th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
A self-assembling space habitat, a deep sleep chamber for shuttle astronauts, and a protective magnetic force field are the latest projects NASA is embarking on.
Boeing Falters, And Now Only SpaceX Will Carry Astronauts in 2017
Posted in Science on 14th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
The Starliner gets pushed back, leaving only the SpaceX Dragon able to fly astronauts in 2017.