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NASA BurstCube: Tiny satellite en route to International Space Station to probe cosmic mysteries

22Mar

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NASA BurstCube: Tiny satellite en route to International Space Station to probe cosmic mysteries

[ad_1] NASA's diminutive BurstCube satellite is now making its way to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard SpaceX's Dragon resupply spacecraft. It lifted off at 4:55 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 21, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, BurstCube is poised to embark on a significant mission.BurstCube Satellite Mission ObjectiveUpon arrival at the ISS, BurstCube will be unpacked and subsequently released into orbit. Its primary objective? To detect, locate, and analyze short gamma-ray bursts- transient bursts of high-energy light that hold crucial insights into cosmic phenomena. Also read: Gigantic 420-foot asteroid to pass Earth soon, reveals NASA; Know how close it will come Jeremy Perkins, BurstCube's principal investigator at NASA's Goddard S...

NASA’s astronauts aboard International Space Station set to return to Earth on SpaceX Dragon

10Mar

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NASA’s astronauts aboard International Space Station set to return to Earth on SpaceX Dragon

[ad_1] NASA's Crew 7 mission is poised to conclude its six-month residency aboard the International Space Station (ISS), with seven astronauts preparing to return to Earth. Throughout their extended stay, these astronauts have been diligently engaged in conducting several scientific experiments and technology demonstrations aimed at benefiting humanity and advancing NASA's readiness for future space missions.Scheduled for departure from the ISS on March 11, the Crew 7 members will bid farewell to their space home. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is expected to undock from the space station at 11:05 a.m. with the journey culminating in a splashdown off the Florida coast on March 12, assuming suitable weather conditions. This mission represents the culmination of a remarkable journey for NAS...

Timelapse video of SpaceX Crew Dragon from International Space Station is simply mesmerising

18Feb

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Timelapse video of SpaceX Crew Dragon from International Space Station is simply mesmerising

[ad_1] ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen has treated the world to a mesmerizing timelapse video of the journey from space back to Earth. In a stunning timelapse video shared recently, viewers can see the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft gracefully undocking from the International Space Station (ISS) before its splashdown near the coast of Florida.Mogensen, along with his crewmates NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, JAXA astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos astronaut Konstantin Borisov, have been on an almost six-month-long expedition aboard the ISS. Now, as their time in space draws to a close, the crew is gearing up for their own return to Earth. Scheduled to depart on March 8, 2024, the crew's return depends on the successful launch of Crew 8 on March 1 and favorable weather conditions at...

This soft serve machine is not broken, says NASA, shares image taken from ISS on Instagram

18Feb

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This soft serve machine is not broken, says NASA, shares image taken from ISS on Instagram

[ad_1] NASA recently shared a breathtaking image of Earth taken from the International Space Station (ISS), revealing an incredible sight of frozen seawater. Captured on February 3, 2024, the image showcases a stunning display of sea ice swirls along the coast of Labrador in eastern Canada.In a witty caption, NASA wrote, “This soft serve machine is not broken,” referring to the resemblance of the frozen seawater swirls to soft serve ice cream. The threads of sea ice trace ocean currents, forming intricate patterns that are visible from space. Ocean currents play a crucial role in shaping these ice formations, stirring ice chunks into circular vortices known as eddies. These eddies occur along boundaries between cold and warm ocean currents, particularly in the spring and fall seasons. H...

NASA to train ISRO astronauts for upcoming ISS mission in 2024 to boost Indian space ambitions

5Dec

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NASA to train ISRO astronauts for upcoming ISS mission in 2024 to boost Indian space ambitions

[ad_1] In a significant stride towards international collaboration in space exploration, NASA has announced its involvement in the training of two Indian astronauts, with one scheduled to embark on a week-long journey to the International Space Station (ISS) in late 2024. The revelation came from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson during his ongoing week-long tour across multiple cities in India, where he is engaging with political leaders and officials from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to enhance the collaborative efforts between the two space agencies.A Joint Endeavor Towards the ISSThe partnership between NASA and ISRO extends beyond this upcoming mission, encompassing shared initiatives in planetary defense and collaborative efforts related to the ISS. Both agencies had...

Dream Chaser spaceplane to resupply the ISS will now face the final NASA testing

9Nov

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Dream Chaser spaceplane to resupply the ISS will now face the final NASA testing

[ad_1] Commercial space tech is still a relatively new field. Before the turn of the century, space exploration and technology development were only handled by government-funded space agencies, such as NASA, ROSCOSMOS, JAXA, and ISRO, that worked to use the knowledge from various missions to help their respective nations. It was only after the entry of Elon Musk's SpaceX, Jeff Bezos founded Blue Origin and Richard Branson led Virgin Galactic, that people began looking at space tech as an entrepreneurial venture. However, even in 2023, a lot of its potential still remains to be uncovered. Case in point — Sierra Space's Tenacity, the company's first Dream Chaser spaceplane, which will used to resupply the International Space Station (ISS) Dream Chaser spaceplane is an innovative concept m...

Historic! NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara take stunning spacewalk outside ISS

3Nov

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Historic! NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara take stunning spacewalk outside ISS

[ad_1] In a groundbreaking achievement, NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara embarked on their maiden spacewalk, forging history as the second-ever all-female astronaut duo to perform an Extravehicular Activity (EVA). This remarkable event took place on November 1 outside the International Space Station (ISS). Key ObjectivesThe mission's primary objectives involved the removal of radio communications gear and the replacement of essential hardware to enhance the solar arrays' sun-tracking capabilities on the orbiting lab. The original plan had Moghbeli installing a foot restraint on the Canadarm 2 robotic arm, but this task was deferred to a future EVA. Mission Control instructed her to navigate to the work site manually, Space.com reported. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to ...

China to double size of space station, touts alternative to NASA-led ISS

6Oct

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China to double size of space station, touts alternative to NASA-led ISS

[ad_1] China plans to expand its space station to six modules from three in coming years, offering astronauts from other nations an alternative platform for near-Earth missions as the NASA-led International Space Station (ISS) nears the end of its lifespan.The operational lifetime of the Chinese space station will be more than 15 years, the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), a unit of China's main space contractor, said at the 74th International Astronautical Congress in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday. That would be more than the 10 years previously announced. China's self-built space station, also known as Tiangong, or Celestial Palace in Chinese, has been fully operational since late 2022, hosting a maximum of three astronauts at an orbital altitude of up to 450 km (280 miles)....

ISS India’s Food Services Arm Expanding Rapidly, Focused on Employee Well-being

28Aug

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ISS India’s Food Services Arm Expanding Rapidly, Focused on Employee Well-being

[ad_1] In a bid to make a significant impact on employee health, well-being, and sustainability, ISS Facility Services India is setting its sights on rapid expansion within its food services vertical. The company, a subsidiary of the global facility management leader ISS A/S, is already a major player in the Indian market, currently delivering over 1 million meals per month. Focusing on nutrition and wellness, ISS India's Food Services Vertical aims to redefine culinary experiences while adhering to the highest standards of health and sustainability. This initiative aligns with the company's broader commitment to enhance workforce productivity and creativity through improved well-being.Underpinning its expansion strategy is the launch of the renowned global brand Unity Coffee in India. T...

SpaceX’s Dragon craft docks with international space station

28Aug

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SpaceX’s Dragon craft docks with international space station

[ad_1] The Crew Dragon spacecraft launched by SpaceX yesterday successfully docked with the International Space Station as its crew of four astronauts began their six-month mission. The docking took place about 9:16 EST while the two spacecrafts were orbiting above Australia, SpaceX officials said in a streamed broadcast. Called Crew-7, this journey marks SpaceX's seventh operational human spaceflight mission to the space station under NASA's Commercial Crew Program. It's also the eleventh time SpaceX has launched humans into orbit. It comes as Boeing Co. — NASA's other Commercial Crew provider — works to get its long-delayed Starliner spacecraft ready to fly next year. Delays have raised concerns about NASA's goal of having multiple lifelines to the ISS. Led by NASA astronaut and com...