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Voyager Space and Airbus deepen tie-up on new space station

3Aug

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Voyager Space and Airbus deepen tie-up on new space station

[ad_1] U.S. space venture company Voyager Space and Airbus said on Wednesday they will co-operate more closely in the race to build a private version of the International Space Station.The two companies announced plans in January for Airbus to provide design support for Voyager's Starlab, one of three projects pre-selected by NASA to draw up plans for a potential commercial successor to the ISS. On Wednesday, they said Airbus would become a core partner in a newly planned venture to develop, build, and operate the orbital research post, expanding Europe's role in the project. The size of the shareholdings and financial details were not disclosed. Voyager Space also declined to discuss funding plans.Starlab is one of three private concepts designed to replace the aging ISS, a football fi...

NASA power outage temporarily halts contact with space station

26Jul

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NASA power outage temporarily halts contact with space station

[ad_1] A NASA power outage disrupted communication between Mission Control and the International Space Station on Tuesday.Mission Control couldn't send commands to the station and talk with the seven astronauts in orbit. The power outage hit as upgrade work was underway in the building at Houston's Johnson Space Center. Space station program manager Joel Montelbano said neither the astronauts nor station were ever in any danger and that backup control systems took over within 90 minutes. The crew was notified of the problem through Russian communication systems, within 20 minutes of the outage. It's the first time NASA has had to fire up these backup systems to take control, according to Montelbano. He said NASA hoped to resolve the issue and be back to normal operations by the end of t...

Indian astronauts on the International Space Station?

23Jun

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Indian astronauts on the International Space Station?

[ad_1] India and US are currently working together to get Indian astronauts aboard the International Space Station and that too as early as in 2024,. The bilateral meeting joint statement between PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden stated that Indian astronauts and US space agency NASA will extensively collaborate to get this done.Biden outlined the framework of the India-US deal when he said, "From designing new ways to diagnosing and treating new illnesses like cancer and diabetes to collaboration on human space flight, including on sending an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station in 2024." Prime Minister Modi also Declared a Signing of the Artemis Accords, Indicating a Momentous Leap Ahead. This will solidify India's space commitments to space missions and shows...

17Jun

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 17 June 2023: Earth at night from ISS

[ad_1] An impressive number of over 14,000 satellites have been successfully launched into near-Earth orbit, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs data revealed. Low Earth Orbit refers to a space region situated less than 1000 kilometers above the Earth's surface. It is a preferred orbit for satellites due to its close proximity to Earth and the array of benefits it offers for various applications. Among the well-known things in this orbit is the International Space Station (ISS), a habitable space station renowned for its role as a laboratory for scientific research and fostering international cooperation.NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17 is a timelapse video of a serene sequence of Earth at night captured by the International Space Station in 2017. The video by NAS...

Astronaut’s Fun Experiment With Gummy Bears And Water In Space Goes Viral

11Apr

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Astronaut’s Fun Experiment With Gummy Bears And Water In Space Goes Viral

[ad_1] The International Space Station (ISS) serves not only as a symbol of human achievement but also as a laboratory in space where scientists can conduct experiments that are impossible on Earth due to the absence of gravity. Such experiments and their potential benefits to life on Earth captivate many people. If you follow the ISS on social media, you may have seen the photos and videos they share of intriguing experiments conducted in their laboratories. One recent experiment involved an astronaut placing gummy bears inside a floating water bubble, leaving internet users amazed by this fascinating display in outer space.Also Read: Twitter User Shares Photo Of Purple Honey From North Carolina, Stuns The InternetThe video was shared on the official Instagram handle of the Internationa...

Meet NASA’s next four astronauts headed to the Moon

6Apr

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Meet NASA’s next four astronauts headed to the Moon

[ad_1] On April 3, 2023, NASA announced the four astronauts who will make up the crew of Artemis II, which is scheduled to launch in late 2024.The Artemis II mission will send these four astronauts on a 10-day mission that culminates in a flyby of the Moon. While they won't head to the surface, they will be the first people to leave Earth's immediate vicinity and be the first near the Moon in more than 50 years. This mission will test the technology and equipment that's necessary for future lunar landings and is a significant step on NASA's planned journey back to the surface of the Moon. As part of this next era in lunar and space exploration, NASA has outlined a few clear goals. The agency is hoping to inspire young people to get interested in space, to make the broader Artemis progra...

First woman, Black astronaut to make 2024 flight around Moon

5Apr

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First woman, Black astronaut to make 2024 flight around Moon

[ad_1] NASA unveiled the crew on Monday for its first human mission to the Moon in more than 50 years -- including the first woman and Black man to voyage into deep space.Christina Koch, a NASA astronaut who holds the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman, will be a mission specialist on next year's Artemis II flight around the Moon. NASA's Victor Glover, a naval aviator, will pilot the Orion spacecraft that circles the Moon in November 2024, becoming the first Black man to take part in a lunar mission. Rounding out the crew are veteran NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, 47, the mission commander, and Jeremy Hansen, also 47, a former fighter pilot now with the Canadian Space Agency.The three Americans and one Canadian will become the first astronauts to venture that deep into s...

Dancing aurora seen from International Space Station; check NASA clip

1Apr

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Dancing aurora seen from International Space Station; check NASA clip

[ad_1] An aurora is a natural phenomenon that never fails to mesmerize. And now, NASA's latest video has taken the beauty of the Northern Lights to another level! The US space agency has shared a breathtaking clip of the Northern Lights as seen from the sky-the International Space Station. “Look how they shine for you,” the space agency captioned the clip on its Instagram. The aurora borealis is seen with green hues dancing across the skies of North America.The video spans the curvature of the Earth and as it moves forward, it reveals the bright lights of cities across the midwest United States. It left users awestruck and the video has garnered more than 1.2 million views so far. What are auroras and how do they formAuroras are a natural phenomenon of bright lights caused by magnetic s...

Wait, What? This “Space Cup” Can Hold Your Coffee Even In Zero Gravity

25Mar

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Wait, What? This “Space Cup” Can Hold Your Coffee Even In Zero Gravity

[ad_1] A warm cup of coffee is absolutely satisfying no matter where you are having it. The aroma of the roasted coffee beans is at times enough to wake you, which is the reason that the beverage works as an energy booster for many. Coffee lovers just can't spend a day without this classic drink, whether they are at home, at work, or even outside this planet. But have you ever wondered how astronauts have their coffee in space where there is no gravity to hold the liquid in a mug? Yes, it must be quite a struggle. And, this is why researchers have developed a special space cup that can hold coffee even in the absence of gravity. Puzzled? Well, we have a video to help you out.In the clip, shared on Reddit, an astronaut demonstrates how to use the special cup. Nicole Mann from NASA grabs ...

SpaceX Dragon crew blasts off for International Space Station

3Mar

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SpaceX Dragon crew blasts off for International Space Station

[ad_1] A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off on Thursday to the International Space Station carrying two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and the second Emirati to voyage to space. The SpaceX Dragon Crew-6 mission launched at 12:34 am (0534 GMT) Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a livestream of the launch showed. The launch had been scrubbed on Monday just minutes before liftoff because of a clog in a filter that supplies ignition fluid to start the rocket engines. "Congratulations to the NASA and SpaceX teams for another history-making mission to the International Space Station!" NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a statement. The Dragon crew capsule, dubbed Endeavour, is scheduled to dock with the ISS at 1:17 am (0617 GMT) on F...