SpaceX launches crew to International Space Station
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NASA will now allow astronauts to bring their smartphones into space. Here's what that means
The first crew permitted to leave Earth's orbit with their personal phones launched on Friday, Feb. 13
As rumors swirl about a SpaceX IPO, Elon Musk's rocket ship company makes an even bigger move.
NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy captain Winston Scott recently sat down with Space Coast Daily for an in-depth interview with John Harper, offering a personal look at his storied career in spaceflight and his perspective on the upcoming Artemis II mission,
Energy is fundamentally important—researchers have linked a lack of reliable energy to poor physical health, poor mental health and higher mortality rates. But when astronauts push the boundaries of space exploration,
Portugal became the 60th country to sign the Artemis Accords and join the U.S.-led agreement for sustainable activity on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
The Artemis Accords aim to guide how countries cooperate in civilian exploration of the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies.
MILAN — The French-German aerospace company The Exploration Company completed mock splashdown tests for its Nyx space capsule, a modular, reusable spacecraft designed to transport cargo and eventually crew to low Earth orbit and beyond. The company conducted water-impact tests on a mock capsule from Jan. 13 through 28.
The company said it uses 2 kilograms of Americium-241 fuel to generate 50 watts of power for a lunar rover, compared with about 10 kilograms of radioisotope material needed by legacy systems. The production rate for Americium-241 is currently only a few kilograms a year, with projections reaching 10 kilograms per year by the mid-2030s.
These are some of the best space museums in the United States that showcase space exploration through interactive exhibits, artifacts, and real-life stories from astronauts.
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NASA shares Artemis II-themed Valentine's Day cards for space enthusiasts
The Huntsville space center offers Artemis II-styled printable cards, merging romance with space exploration.
NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy captain Winston Scott recently sat down with Space Coast Daily for an in-depth interview with John Harper, offering a personal look at his storied career in spaceflight and his perspective on the upcoming Artemis II mission,
German Aerospace Center (DLR) will receive 58 million euros ($69 million) to build a Human Exploration Control Center to support future robotic and human exploration missions. The total cost of the facility is 78 million euros and in addition to the Bavarian funding,