space
First manned SpaceX Crew Dragon flight set for May 27 liftoff
Posted in Business, Science on 20th Apr, 2020
by Alex Muller
In addition to the systems of the Crew Dragon being tested in orbit, the launch pad, rocket, spacecraft, and operational capabilities will be put through their paces back on Earth.
Extended stints in space may cause permanent changes to brain volume
Posted in Medicine, Science on 15th Apr, 2020
by Alex Muller
A new study has revealed a significant change in the brain’s white matter in astronauts following stays on the International Space Station (ISS), and the scientists say the changes to brain volume could be permanent.
SpaceX Dragon XL Will Supply 5 Tons to the NASA Lunar Gateway
Posted in Business on 30th Mar, 2020
by Alex Muller
NASA is planning multiple supply missions in which the cargo spacecraft will stay at the Gateway for six to 12 months at a time.
Two Thousand SpaceX Super Heavy Starship Launches for the Price of One SLS Launch
Posted in Business, Hardware on 8th Mar, 2020
by Alex Muller
The SLS is getting $2.5-4 billion of funding each year from 2021-2025. The plan is to launch 4 times in that five year period. Each SLS is costs $3-5 billion.
Analysis of Super-Earth atmosphere reveals potentially-habitable world
Posted in Business, Science on 1st Mar, 2020
by Alex Muller
The main differences between an Earth-like and a Neptune-like exoplanet come down to the ratio of atmosphere-to-rock, as well as the composition of both.