Saturn Aerospace is poised to revolutionize space travel with its innovative launch system, offering affordable space tourism and a futuristic spaceport experience. The company’s unique inland location in Nevada, coupled with its investor compensation program, positions it for success in this burgeoning industry.
Jeff Bezos, founder of Blue Origin, envisions a future where space travel is accessible and affordable, potentially triggering a wave of entrepreneurship and innovation in the space industry. He believes lowering costs will create opportunities for aspiring innovators, leading to a new era of space exploration and commercialization.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which transported two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) in June, has returned to Earth without the astronauts. The mission was cut short due to safety concerns, forcing the astronauts to remain on the ISS until February 2024 when they will travel back with SpaceX’s Dragon capsule. The Starliner capsule landed in New Mexico after experiencing helium leaks that were traced back to overheating thrusters. Despite the setback, Boeing plans to continue developing the spacecraft to fulfill NASA’s goal of having two private US companies compete for space transportation missions.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which had been docked at the International Space Station (ISS) since June 5, is set to return to Earth on September 7. After facing technical issues during its initial flight, Starliner will undock from the ISS and land in New Mexico, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to develop commercial space travel.
NASA has announced a change to its upcoming SpaceX Crew-9 mission, sending only two astronauts instead of the original four. This adjustment is due to the delayed return of two astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which encountered technical issues. The two astronauts who were initially slated to fly on Crew-9 will now be assigned to a future mission.
NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System, launched in April, has successfully deployed its sail in space. This groundbreaking technology, designed to use sunlight for propulsion, could revolutionize space travel. Images of the deployed sail will be released on September 4th, showcasing this significant achievement.
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, took a jab at Boeing after NASA decided to use a SpaceX vehicle to return two astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) after issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Musk also joked about a potential Tesla/SpaceX collaboration for ride-hailing services, even in space.
NASA has chosen SpaceX to return two astronauts from the International Space Station after issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft forced a delay in their return. This decision comes after Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg’s bold claim in 2017 that the first person on Mars would ride a Boeing rocket. Musk and Boeing’s CEOs have engaged in a public back-and-forth about the future of space travel.
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are facing an extended stay at the International Space Station after their Boeing Starliner mission encountered technical issues. Learn how they will survive until early 2025, including their access to food, water, and living quarters.
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, on its journey to explore a metal-rich asteroid in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, has recently activated its blue-glowing electric thrusters to propel it on the next leg of its mission. These solar-powered thrusters, known as Hall thrusters, provide efficient and gradual acceleration in the vacuum of space. The spacecraft carries 2,030 pounds of xenon fuel, allowing its thrusters to operate continuously for years. To reach its destination in 2029, Psyche will utilize a Mars gravity assist maneuver in 2026, boosting its speed. The spacecraft is currently traveling at around 84,000 mph, which will increase to 124,000 mph with the assistance of its thrusters. The Psyche mission is a testament to the advancements in space propulsion technology, enabling efficient and extended travel beyond Earth’s orbit.
