NASA is collaborating with SpaceX to assess the impact of deploying Starlink satellites closer to Earth on travel to and from the International Space Station. This study aims to ensure safe and efficient operations for astronauts while supporting SpaceX’s plan to lower the altitude of its next-generation Starlink satellites for enhanced performance.
After a two-year break, bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid is back with a new novel, ‘Atmosphere,’ a high-stakes romance set in the 1980s about two NASA astronauts. The book follows Joan Goodwin, a female astronomer who works in NASA’s Houston Mission Control Center, as she faces a global crisis while grappling with the potential loss of the person she loves most. Jenkins Reid spent months in Houston researching NASA and immersing herself in the world of space exploration, making ‘Atmosphere’ her most ambitious and immersive novel yet.
NASA is set to make history with its Artemis III mission, aiming to land astronauts on the Moon’s previously unexplored South Pole. This landmark mission, scheduled for launch in 2026, will be the first crewed lunar landing in over 50 years and will mark the first time humans set foot on the lunar South Pole. The mission aims to advance scientific understanding of the Moon, unlock its potential resources, and pave the way for future lunar exploration.
Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams sent warm Diwali greetings from the International Space Station (ISS), highlighting the festival’s cultural significance and its message of good prevailing over evil. Williams, who is currently on a mission aboard the ISS, expressed her gratitude for the White House’s Diwali celebration and acknowledged the contributions of the Indian-American community.
Boeing is reportedly exploring the sale of its Starliner spacecraft and NASA-related business as part of new CEO’s efforts to cut losses. The move comes as Boeing faces financial pressure and technical challenges with its Starliner program, which has experienced delays and setbacks.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has voiced concerns over reports of Elon Musk’s alleged regular communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting potential national security implications given SpaceX’s close ties to the US space agency and military. The Wall Street Journal reported that the discussions touched on personal matters, business, and geopolitical tensions, raising questions about Musk’s access to sensitive government information.
A NASA astronaut was hospitalized after returning from an almost eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). While the specific health issue remains undisclosed, NASA stated the hospitalization was a precautionary measure due to a medical concern. The astronaut’s condition is stable, and the other three crew members are healthy and back at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission has successfully returned to Earth after a remarkable 200-day stay at the International Space Station (ISS). The four astronauts, including NASA’s Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, splashed down off the coast of Florida on Friday, October 25, marking the successful completion of their mission.
SpaceX’s Crew-8, comprised of NASA astronauts and a Roscosmos cosmonaut, has finally begun its journey home after nearly eight months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their homecoming was delayed due to weather and issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The crew set a new record for the longest time spent in orbit by a Crew Dragon capsule, surpassing their own previous record set during the Crew-2 mission. Follow along with NASA’s livestream as Crew-8 splashes down off the coast of Florida.
NASA has unveiled the first prototype of a telescope that will be used for the LISA mission, a groundbreaking project aimed at detecting gravitational waves in space. The mission, a collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency, will launch around 2035 and promises to revolutionize our understanding of gravity, black holes, and the early universe.
