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NASA prepares for Boeing Starliner's uncrewed return to Earth

The beleaguered Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station will attempt to make its uncrewed return to Earth on Friday evening, the company has announced.

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NASA astronauts can't wear Boeing Starliner spacesuits in SpaceX's Dragon. Here's why

NASA's Starliner astronauts will temporarily have an emergency spot available on a SpaceX Crew Dragon, but they can't wear spacesuits there. That will change in a few weeks.

Ars Technica · 8h

After another Boeing letdown, NASA isn’t ready to buy more Starliner missions

NASA is ready for Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, stricken with thruster problems and helium leaks, to leave the International Space Station as soon as Friday, wrapping up a disappointing test flight that has clouded the long-term future of the Starliner program.

NASA spacecraft captures 1st photo of its giant solar sail

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NASA spacecraft captures 1st photo of its giant solar sail while tumbling in space

NASA's testing a solar sail system in space, and the spacecraft that brought the tech there has snapped a photo.

YAHOO!News · 15h

NASA's Experimental Solar Sail Is Tumbling in Orbit

Top Spin A solar sail is designed to use the tiny amounts of radiation pressure exerted by sunlight to propel a spacecraft to incredible speeds. The advantages are numerous: by acting like a sailing boat,

Live Science on MSN · 1d

NASA's newly unfurled solar sail has started 'tumbling' end-over-end in orbit, surprising observations show

A NASA spacecraft erected a large, foil solar sail in orbit around Earth last week, after a failed attempt days earlier. However, subsequent observations of the spacecraft show it is "tumbling or wobbling" through space,

NASA sets Europa Clipper launch date

BGR · 7h

NASA sets Europa Clipper launch date, despite Jupiter’s radiation concerns

NASA has finally set a Europa Clipper launch date despite concerns within the astronomical community about Jupiter's radiation levels.

Space on MSN · 1d

NASA clears Europa Clipper mission for Oct. 10 launch despite Jupiter radiation worries

NASA's Europa Clipper mission is on track for an October launch following tests confirming the spacecraft can handle the harsh conditions around Jupiter's intriguing moon.

moneycontrol.com · 1d

NASA gears up for launch of Europa Clipper Spacecraft to explore potential habitability of Jupiter’s Icy Moon

Europa Clipper spacecraft will collect data to help scientists determine if Jupiter’s icy moon Europa could support life.

NASA sending probe to Jupiter's Europa

Forbes · 11h

Life On A Jupiter Moon? NASA And SpaceX Confirm Launch Plans — What To Know

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft will launch atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida during a launch window that begins on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

USA Today · 1d

NASA sending message to possible alien life on Jupiter’s moon

NASA is launching a “message in a bottle” to communicate with possible alien life on Jupiter’s moon Europa. unbranded - Newsworthy unbranded - Newsworthy

Yahoo · 1d

NASA sending probe to Jupiter’s Europa in search for elements of life among suspected waterworld

Europa, a NASA spacecraft named after the Jupiter moon it will study, could launch as soon as mid-October, beginning the journey to reveal if this suspected waterworld might support life.

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NASA Deploys Sail of Experimental Spacecraft Propelled Purely by Light

Those of you following the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System may have heard that its booms and sail are now deployed.

Rare nova could be visible on Earth 'any day now,' says NASA. How to be the first to see it

An explosion in space so massive you'll be able to look up and see it in the night sky without a telescope could happen "any ...

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NASA Says Boeing Capsule Will Fly to Earth This Week, Without Passengers

The two astronauts the problem-plagued Starliner craft took to the International Space Station will remain there until ...

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NASA reaffirms decision to cancel OSAM-1

NASA is proceeding with plans to shut down a satellite servicing mission at the end of the month after rejecting a proposal ...

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NASA's Hubble, MAVEN help solve the mystery of Mars's escaping water

Mars was once a very wet planet, as is evident in its surface geological features. Scientists know that over the last 3 ...

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Shelved NASA spacecraft may observe Apophis before 2029 flyby

Apophis, a 1,100-foot asteroid, is set to pass by Earth in April 2029. At one point, it was believed to have nearly a 3 ...

NASA Engineers Were Disturbed by What Happened When They Tested Starliner's Thrusters

Boeing's plagued Starliner is set to attempt its return journey from the International Space Station. But instead of ferrying ...

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NASA Earth scientists take flight, set sail to verify PACE satellite data

From sea to sky to orbit, a range of vantage points allow NASA Earth scientists to collect different types of data to better ...

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