Tag: space technology
Artemis II Commander Shares Stunning Earth Images from Orion’s Lunar Trajectory
Artemis II crew aboard Orion has begun its lunar journey, with commander Reid Wiseman sharing breathtaking photos of Earth from space.
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Orion Crewed Spacecraft Departs Earth Orbit, Sets Course for Lunar Encounter
The Orion spacecraft with Artemis II crew has left Earth orbit, initiating its journey toward the Moon after a successful trans-lunar injection maneuver.
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Chinese Kinetica-2 Rocket Sets New Cost Benchmark in Commercial Orbital Launches
China’s Kinetica-2 rocket successfully delivered satellites to orbit at a cost lower than SpaceX’s Falcon 9, marking a significant milestone.
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NASA Launches Artemis II Mission Marking Return of Humans to the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission launched with the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, sending astronauts back to the Moon for the first time since 1972.
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Starlink Satellite Suffers Orbital Breakup, Preserved Image Released
A Starlink satellite fragmented after an orbital collision; a detailed image taken weeks prior has recently been shared publicly.
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Russian Academy Endorses Concept for National Segment of Joint Lunar Station with China
The Russian Academy of Sciences has approved the concept for Russia’s segment of the joint lunar research station with China, expanding international collaboration.
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Russia Allocates Frequency Bands for Direct Smartphone-to-Satellite Communication
Russia designates radio frequency bands to support domestic direct-to-device satellite communication systems for smartphones.
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NASA Astronaut Sparks Online Buzz with Photo of Mysterious Purple Organism on ISS
Veteran NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared an intriguing photo of a purple organism aboard the ISS, igniting online curiosity and discussion.
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SpaceX Loses Starlink Satellite After On-Orbit Anomaly Creates Debris
SpaceX lost contact with a Starlink satellite following an on-orbit anomaly that resulted in the satellite breaking apart at 560 km altitude.
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NASA Initiates Countdown to Artemis II Manned Mission Launch
NASA has begun final preparations and countdown for the upcoming Artemis II mission, set to launch with a crewed spacecraft.
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ESA Launches Two Celeste Satellites to Advance Navigation Technology
The European Space Agency deployed two Celeste satellites to test innovative navigation technologies and enhance orbital system resilience.
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NASA’s Artemis II Crew Arrives at Kennedy Space Center Ahead of Lunar Mission
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have reached Kennedy Space Center for final preparations before the historic lunar flyby mission.
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