NASA SPACE SHUTTLES
NASA: Will it cancel some of space programs due to spacesuit problems? Why did water leak during spacewalk outside ISS?
NASA faces a spacesuit crisis as astronaut Tracy Dyson experienced a leak during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. Collins Aerospace abandoned its spacesuit project.
How much has Boeing lost in Starliner program as two NASA astronauts are stuck in space?
NASA astronauts are stranded in space due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The mission, originally set for eight days, has been indefinitely extended.
NASA, Boeing continue evaluating Starliner's propulsion system performance
NASA stated on Thursday that it will continue assessing the performance of Starliner’s propulsion system in collaboration with Boeing before the shuttle’s return from the International Space Station (ISS). NASA and Boeing have not provided a new return date, which was previously rescheduled for June 26, following an initial postponement from June 14.
When will Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return to Earth? NASA astronauts on Boeing Starliner have this much time
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's safe return to the earth is being prayed by everyone around the USA. However, the question remains when will they return!
Brand-new space telescope launched in 2023 has 'damaged doors', says NASA
Observational plans around an expensive and state-of-the-art space telescope launched just last year in September, has now taken a back seat, as one of the aperture doors that covers a crucial instrument has stayed jammed for long. NASA is currently contemplating backup options around the issue, say reports.
Boeing's Starliner capsule successfully deploys Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to ISS
Boeing launched astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard their Starliner capsule after overcoming multiple delays and technical issues. The mission aims to test Starliner's capabilities, including manual control and serving as a safe haven during emergencies. The launch, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, is a significant step for Boeing's Starliner program, which aims to provide crew transport to the ISS, competing with SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule.
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Boeing tries again to launch NASA astronauts for the first time after latest round of repairs
Boeing's astronaut launch to the International Space Station faced delays and technical challenges, including issues with SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, and the Starliner capsule.
Take three for Boeing Starliner crewed launch attempt
Liftoff is targeted for 10:52 am (1452 GMT) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, for a roughly one-week stay at the orbital laboratory. The last attempt, on Saturday, was dramatically aborted with less than four minutes left of the countdown as the ground launch computer went into an automatic hold. The problem was later traced to a faulty power supply source connected to the computer, with the malfunctioning unit since replaced.
Boeing will try to launch its first crew on Starliner, again
Troubled Boeing attempts to launch crew to ISS on Starliner after previous scrubbed attempt. Astronauts Wilmore and Williams set for liftoff on Saturday. NASA aims to certify Boeing as second commercial crew operator. Mission to deliver spare parts for ISS repair. Successful flight crucial for Boeing's reputation. Docking with ISS planned for Sunday, followed by landing on June 10.
Boeing's Starliner set for first crewed mission to ISS
After years of delays, Boeing's Starliner capsule is set to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) Monday, a milestone for the US aerospace giant and NASA. The flight, a final test before Starliner takes up regular service for the space agency, is critical for Boeing, whose reputation has suffered of late due to safety issues with its passenger jets. But problems since then have delayed Monday's crewed test flight, necessary for the capsule to be certified for NASA's use on regular ISS missions.
Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule, the newest entry to space travel
Boeing's Starliner set for NASA astronauts to ISS after delays. SpaceX's success paved the way. Crewed test flight to assess craft for future rides. Elon Musk, Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams, Tory Bruno, Michael Barratt, Sierra Space, and Dream Chaser part of the mission.
Spacecraft carrying first Belarus woman cosmonaut lifts off: Roscosmos
Marina Vasilevskaya, Belarus' first female cosmonaut, successfully launched to the International Space Station from Baikonur in Kazakhstan aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft. The mission overcame delays, with the ISS facing coolant leaks and uncertainties in US-Russia space cooperation.
SpaceX launch taking crew to ISS delayed again by weather
The SpaceX Crew Dragon named Endeavour is to carry the four atop a Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Skyscraper-sized asteroids to safely pass by Earth: NASA assures no threat
Two asteroids, 2024 BR4 and 2024 CB1, will make close passes by Earth, offering a fascinating celestial event. While they will come relatively close, NASA assures that there is no danger of impact. Asteroid 2024 BR4, between 140 and 310 meters in diameter, will pass within approximately 4.6 million kilometers of Earth, while Asteroid 2024 CB1, almost 160 feet wide, will pass at just 1.4 million kilometers. Despite their sizes and speeds, both asteroids are not expected to impact Earth.
US military's secretive spaceplane launched on possible higher-orbit mission
The U.S. military's secretive X-37B robot spaceplane embarked on its seventh mission, launched atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida's Kennedy Space Center. This marked the first time the X-37B was launched aboard a Falcon Heavy, capable of reaching higher orbits.
US military's X-37B spaceplane embarks on its 7th stealth mission aboard SpaceX's Falcon Heavy
The US military's secretive X-37B readies for its seventh mission aboard SpaceX's Falcon Heavy from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Scheduled after a weather-induced delay, the launch targets a 10-minute window at 8:14 p.m. EST. Details on this National Security Space Launch remain classified, highlighting the craft's prowess in deploying varied payloads during extended orbital sojourns. This historic venture may propel the craft beyond low-Earth orbit, testing advanced technologies.
NASA and SpaceX postpone launch of ISS crew rotation mission
NASA and SpaceX have delayed the launch of a crew of four to the International Space Station. The mission, dubbed Crew-7, is now scheduled for Saturday, August 26. The crew will spend six months aboard the ISS, conducting various experiments, including studying the release of microorganisms from the station and assessing the physiological differences of sleep in space.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope: Know about its mission, discoveries, observations, contributions
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope is in the news once again after studying a dwarf red star located 32 light years from the Earth. What is Hubble Space Telescope? Where is it situated, how is it controlled from Earth and what is its mission?
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Mission: Who are among the crew members and what will they do? Here’s everything you may want to know about the upcoming launch
By conducting a multitude of scientific experiments and technology demonstrations, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission aims to contribute to the advancement of space exploration and bring tangible benefits to humanity back on Earth.
NASA gets 3 electric vans to shuttle Artemis crew to launchpad
NASA has received three fully electric and environment friendly crew transportation vans that will take Artemis crews on the final Earth-bound leg of their journey to the Moon before boarding their rocket and spacecraft. The zero-emission vehicles, developed by California-based Canoo Technologies as part of a contract awarded by NASA in April 2022, were delivered to the space agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Space station welcomes 2 Saudi visitors, including kingdom's 1st female astronaut
The company cited ticket prices of $55 million each for last year's private trip by three businessmen, but won't say how much the latest seats cost. Only one other Saudi has flown before in space, a prince who rode on NASA's shuttle Discovery in 1985.
SpaceX sends Saudi astronauts, including nation's first woman, to space
Sponsored by the Saudi Arabian government, Rayyanah Barnawi, a stem cell researcher, became the first woman from the kingdom to go to space. She was joined by Ali al-Qarni, a fighter pilot with the Royal Saudi Air Force.
SpaceX capsule delivers latest four-member crew to International Space Station
The autonomously flying spacecraft dubbed Endeavour docked with the space station shortly after 1:40 a.m. EST (0640 GMT) on Friday, about 25 hours after launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
NASA and SpaceX launch Crew-6 to International Space Station. See details
A crew of four blasted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 3, 2023 and is likely to reach the International Space Station (ISS) on March 4.
SpaceX launches US, Russia, UAE astronauts to space station
Nearly 80 spectators from the United Arab Emirates watched from the launch site as astronaut Sultan al-Neyadi - only the second Emirati to fly to space - blasted off on his six-month mission.
Columbia shuttle tragedy: 20 years on, NASA pledges 'acute awareness' over astronaut safety
The Columbia shuttle tragedy occurred 20 years ago. In it, seven astronauts were killed.
Indian, US space officials discuss human space exploration
At the eighth meeting of the US-India Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG) meeting on Monday and Tuesday, discussions also covered collaboration in earth and space science as well as global navigation satellite systems, spaceflight safety and space situational awareness, and policies for commercial space activities, the Department said.
Amid Ukraine war, US set to fly Russian cosmonaut to ISS
Anna Kikina, the only female cosmonaut in service, is part of the Crew-5 mission, which also includes one Japanese and two American astronauts. Blast-off is set for noon from the Kennedy Space Center, with the weather forecast so far promising.
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