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NASA officially delays its next mission to Mars until 2018

Posted in Science on 10th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

NASA said it is now targeting May 5th, 2018 for the launch of InSight, with the spacecraft scheduled to land on Mars on November 26th, 2018.

Archinaut, a 3D Printing Robot to Make Big Structures in Space

Posted in Business on 3rd Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

Made In Space is partnering with Northrop Grumman and Oceaneering Space Systems to build a combination 3D printer and robotic arm that will operate in orbit.

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly breaks American spaceflight record

Posted in Science on 2nd Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

After 340 days on the International Space Station, Scott Kelly has spent more continuous time in space than any other American astronaut.

NASA has invited India to collaborate on its mission to Mars

Posted in Science on 29th Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller

ISRO has already proved that it has the ability to get to the Red Planetary efficiently; the space agency spent only US $74 million (less than the budget of the film Gravity).

The 3D printer that will be sent to the International Space Station next month

Posted in Science on 24th Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller

On 23 March, a 3D printer will be blasted up to the six-strong crew in the ISS. It will be used to make spare parts, as well as for experiments.