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NASA pops open its first untouched Moon sample in more than 40 years
Posted in Science on 8th Nov, 2019
by Alex Muller
It is hoped that the study of these pristine samples can enlighten our understanding of the Moon and its resources, which will be a key plank of the Artemis missions slated for touchdown from 2024.
SpaceX and Boeing Could be Ready to Fly Astronauts in the First Quarter of 2020
Posted in Business, Hardware, Science on 6th Nov, 2019
by Alex Muller
SpaceX’s In-Flight Abort test must go perfectly. The test is scheduled for December. SpaceX crew Dragon’s Demo-2 astronaut launch could occur as early as February or March 2020.
Boeing tapped to build 10 core stages for Artemis missions
Posted in Science on 18th Oct, 2019
by Alex Muller
When the SLS goes into service, it will be able to launch the 27-tonne manned Orion spacecraft into a translunar orbit as well as be able to put up to 130 tonnes (the equivalent of 22 elephants) into low-Earth orbit.
NASA tests Mars 2020 rover descent stage separation
Posted in Hardware, Science on 7th Oct, 2019
by Alex Muller
NASA engineers have completed a successful separation test of the Mars 2020 rover and its descent stage that will deliver it to the surface of the Red Planet.
NASA confirms Europa Clipper mission to study Jupiter's icy moon
Posted in Science on 25th Aug, 2019
by Alex Muller
NASA says that, though the mission has a launch readiness date of 2025, the agency plans to have it ready by 2023 to reduce costs.