Tag: space mission
NASA Plans Lunar Fire Experiment to Study Flame Behavior in Moon’s Gravity
NASA will send solid fuel samples to the Moon in 2026 to investigate fire dynamics under lunar gravity.
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Artemis II Crew Captures Unique Total Solar Eclipse from Lunar Orbit
During its mission beyond the Moon, Artemis II crew captured a rare total solar eclipse lasting nearly an hour from space.
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Artemis II Commander Captures Lunar Surface Using iPhone 17 Pro Max
During Artemis II’s final approach, commander Reid Wiseman snapped a striking photo of the Moon using his iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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NASA Tech Support Resolves Microsoft Outlook Issue on Artemis II Commander’s Tablet During Launch
NASA’s technical team remotely restored Microsoft Outlook functionality on Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman’s tablet during the SLS rocket launch.
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Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Reveals New Insights on Lunar Surface Temperatures
Blue Ghost lunar lander shows Mare Crisium is warmer than previously believed, challenging earlier assumptions about the Moon’s surface conditions.
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NASA’s Orion Spacecraft Encounters Microsoft Outlook Glitch During Artemis II Mission
During the Artemis II mission, astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion faced a software hiccup with two non-functional Microsoft Outlook apps.
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NASA Entrusts Commercial Firm with Saving Orbiting Swift Observatory
NASA contracts Katalyst Space to launch a servicing mission aimed at boosting Swift Observatory’s orbit before it deorbits later this year.
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Progress MS-33 Cargo Ship to Dock Manually with ISS Due to Antenna Deployment Issue
The Progress MS-33 cargo spacecraft will dock manually with the ISS after an antenna deployment malfunction was detected post-launch.
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China Selects Asteroid Target for Planned Kinetic Impact Mission
China has chosen an asteroid for a kinetic impact mission aimed at planetary defense, aiming to strike it around 2029 following a launch in late 2027.
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NASA Loses Contact with Mars Orbiter MAVEN but Continues Efforts to Reestablish Link
NASA lost communication with the MAVEN Mars orbiter in December 2025 but remains hopeful about restoring contact despite challenges.
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Discovers Hidden Ancient River Delta Beneath Mars Surface
NASA’s Perseverance rover has identified a previously unknown ancient river delta buried beneath Mars’ surface, revealing new insights into the planet’s watery past.
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All Key Nitrogen Bases for Life Found in Samples from Asteroid Ryugu
Scientists discovered all five fundamental nitrogenous bases essential for DNA and RNA in samples from asteroid Ryugu, supporting theories of life’s extraterrestrial origins.
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