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NASA's Chandra spacecraft spots supermassive black hole erupting in the Milky Way's heart
NASA is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research. Established in 1958, it has since led most American space exploration, such as the Apollo Moon landing missions and the Space Shuttle. It also oversees the Launch Services Program, and conducts research into Earth's atmosphere, heliophysics, planetary exploration and astrophysics.
NASA and Boeing
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2024-05-11T03:01:36.377455-07:00 •
Einar Örn Ólafsson Assumes CEO Role at PLAY Airlines Amid Boeing Crisis
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2024-05-10T17:44:33.960421-07:00 •
Boeing's Counterproposal to NASA's Mars Sample Quest with Pricey Rocket Solution
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2024-05-10T15:23:39.977160-07:00 •
WestJet Encore Pilots Reject Tentative Agreement
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2024-05-10T11:22:10.002410-07:00 •
Boeing Allocates $100K for Oklahoma Tornado Recovery
NASA and Starliner
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2024-05-10T20:26:59.064080-07:00 •
Solar Storm Poses No Threat to ISS Operations; Starliner CFT on Track for May 17 Launch
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2024-05-10T08:28:23.312992-07:00 •
Indian Army Enhances Border Surveillance with Hermes-900 Drone Acquisition
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2024-05-10T05:33:53.409793-07:00 •
Contractor Dispute Jeopardizes Starliner Launch
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2024-05-07T10:37:28.427814-07:00 •
Boeing Starliner Joins Elite NASA Passenger Spacecraft Fleet
NASA and International Space Station
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2024-05-10T20:26:59.064080-07:00 •
Solar Storm Poses No Threat to ISS Operations; Starliner CFT on Track for May 17 Launch
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2024-05-09T08:38:38.110473-07:00 •
'The Infinite' VR Experience Returns, Offers Moon Voyage
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2024-05-09T03:09:12.077715-07:00 •
Sierra Space's Dream Chaser Prepares for Kennedy Space Center Arrival
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2024-05-08T11:29:16.157623-07:00 •
ISS Astronauts Discuss Mars Exploration and Space Life
NASA and SpaceX
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2024-05-10T11:00:32.951542-07:00 •
SpaceX Targets 44 Annual Starship Launches in Florida
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2024-05-10T07:50:07.107856-07:00 •
Ukrainian Group Intensifies FCC Dispute with SpaceX
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2024-05-09T22:19:03.860700-07:00 •
SpaceX Expands Starlink with 20 More Satellites Launch for Direct-to-Cell Service
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2024-05-09T22:09:02.734090-07:00 •
China's SkyNet Constellation Challenges SpaceX in Satellite Internet Race
NASA News and Events
2024-05-11T07:02:50.248781-07:00 •
NASA Plans First Lunar Railway System
NASA's ambitious project aims to establish the first-ever railway system on the moon, marking a significant milestone in lunar colonization efforts.
2024-05-11T03:09:59.330679-07:00 •
NASA's Plasma Rocket: A 2-Month Journey to Mars
NASA's innovative plasma rocket technology sets the stage for significantly faster Mars exploration missions, curbing the journey to just two months.
2024-05-11T03:07:59.445329-07:00 •
Chandra Spacecraft Detects Black Hole Eruption in Milky Way Core
NASA's Chandra observatory has recorded a rare eruption event from Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center.
2024-05-10T20:26:59.064080-07:00 •
Solar Storm Poses No Threat to ISS Operations; Starliner CFT on Track for May 17 Launch
NASA confirms the ongoing intense solar storm will not necessitate special precautions for ISS crew, ensuring the Starliner Crew Flight Test remains scheduled for mid-May.
2024-05-10T18:03:42.405146-07:00 •
Bellevue Middle Schoolers' Experiments Chosen for Space by NASA
Eleven Open Window School students will see their science experiment launched into orbit, an educational initiative under a NASA program.
2024-05-10T17:44:33.960421-07:00 •
Boeing's Counterproposal to NASA's Mars Sample Quest with Pricey Rocket Solution
Boeing proposes a one-launch strategy for the Mars Sample Return mission, potentially raising costs but simplifying mission design.
2024-05-10T14:03:34.148225-07:00 •
NASA Tests Ion Beam for Planetary Defense
NASA evaluates a pioneering Ion Beam Deflection mission to address challenges posed by asteroid rubble and surface disruptions, marking a significant advancement in planetary defense strategies.
2024-05-10T11:23:02.192415-07:00 •
Viasat and Loft Orbital Collaborate on NASA RTSR Project
Loft Orbital partners with Viasat to deliver Real-Time Space Relay services to NASA, leveraging Viasat's Ka-band technology.
2024-05-10T09:12:47.218436-07:00 •
NASA Partners with Industry for Mars Mission Support
Commercial partners are being recruited by NASA to tackle technical and financial challenges, streamlining the path for more ambitious Mars missions.
2024-05-10T07:32:04.486621-07:00 •
NASA Raises Alarm on Spacecraft Near Miss in LEO
The close encounter between TIMED and Cosmos 2221 satellites underscores emerging challenges in space traffic management and NASA's focus on sustainability.
2024-05-10T05:33:53.409793-07:00 •
Contractor Dispute Jeopardizes Starliner Launch
ValveTech's CEO called on NASA to cancel Boeing’s Starliner launch, citing significant safety concerns.
2024-05-10T05:06:23.421031-07:00 •
XRISM Spacecraft Explores Supermassive Black Hole Behavior
Using XRISM spacecraft, scientists predict matter's fate near supermassive black holes, identifying elemental 'chemical fingerprints.'
2024-05-10T04:09:57.926393-07:00 •
NASA's Persistent Effort Stabilizes Voyager 1 in Interstellar Space
Persistent engineering efforts by NASA successfully resolve a critical computer issue on Voyager 1, enabling continued exploration of interstellar space.
2024-05-10T03:55:32.077184-07:00 •
Sidus Space Partners with Intuitive Machines in NASA's Lunar Project
A significant collaboration has emerged as Sidus Space joins forces with Intuitive Machines as part of the RACER team, contributing to NASA's Lunar Terrain Vehicle initiative.
2024-05-09T18:48:53.083990-07:00 •
Impending Solar Storm May Disrupt Communications and Enhance Northern Lights Across U.S.
An intense solar storm, capable of disrupting communications and extending auroras as far south as Alabama and Northern California, is anticipated this weekend.
2024-05-09T11:34:51.948161-07:00 •
NASA Chief's Diplomatic Tour: Italy, Vatican, Saudi Arabia
In a strategic move to bolster international space collaboration, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson sets off on a diplomatic tour, covering Italy, the Vatican, and Saudi Arabia.
2024-05-09T05:56:27.814890-07:00 •
NASA Initiates Review on Orion Shield Issue Ahead of Artemis II
Amid concerns over the Orion spacecraft's heat shield performance, NASA has launched an independent review, highlighting potential adjustments for the Artemis II mission's success.
2024-05-09T03:09:12.077715-07:00 •
Sierra Space's Dream Chaser Prepares for Kennedy Space Center Arrival
Following a series of environmental tests, Sierra Space's Dream Chaser cargo spaceplane, Tenacity, is slated for transportation to NASA's Kennedy Space Center, marking a pivotal step ahead of its impending launch.
2024-05-09T00:52:33.217267-07:00 •
NASA Reschedules Boeing Crewed Flight Test for May 17
Following a delay, NASA has rescheduled Boeing's inaugural crewed spaceflight to May 17, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration.
2024-05-08T22:20:58.381516-07:00 •
Discovery of an Exoplanet with Dense Atmosphere Challenges Existing Models
Astronomers have found an exoplanet twice the size of Earth, encapsulated in a dense atmosphere, hinting at new possibilities in planetary science.
2024-05-08T20:15:26.253088-07:00 •
House Members Advocate for Amplified NASA Science Funding
Over 40 legislators have rallied in support of a notable increase in the 2025 budget for NASA’s science division amidst budgetary constraints.
2024-05-08T16:11:00.259327-07:00 •
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to Explore Primordial Black Holes
Set to advance our understanding of dark matter and cosmic history, NASA's Roman Space Telescope embarks on a quest for Earth-mass primordial black holes.
2024-05-08T11:29:16.157623-07:00 •
ISS Astronauts Discuss Mars Exploration and Space Life
In a Q&A from the International Space Station, astronauts Jeanette Epps and Matthew Dominick shed light on the nuances of space living and the future potential for human Mars missions.
2024-05-08T11:12:09.498144-07:00 •
NASA Expands Mars Exploration with Next-Gen Helicopters
Following the success of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, NASA eyes ambitious advancements for future Mars aerial missions.
2024-05-08T09:52:15.823550-07:00 •
NASA Detects Theia Remains in Earth and Moon
Using GRAIL data, NASA unveils evidence of an ancient planet, Theia, impacting the Moon's formation and embedding fragments within Earth.
2024-05-08T08:42:40.984017-07:00 •
Historic 1984 Untethered Spacewalk by Astronaut McCandless
Astronaut Bruce McCandless's groundbreaking untethered spacewalk on February 7, 1984, marked a pivotal moment in space exploration, utilizing a nitrogen-propelled backpack for maneuverability.
2024-05-08T08:20:53.337524-07:00 •
NASA Budget Constraints Endanger Key Space Missions
Due to financial limitations, significant projects including the Mars Sample Return and various lunar and planetary studies are experiencing severe setbacks.
2024-05-08T07:21:27.352032-07:00 •
Orion Capsules Employ Additive Manufacturing for Artemis Missions
NASA's Artemis Moon missions to utilize propulsion systems with additive manufacturing technology in the first six Orion crew capsules.
2024-05-08T05:08:33.861698-07:00 •
SpaceX Schedules Starlink Satellite Doubleheader Launch from Florida
SpaceX is set to enhance its Starlink constellation with a twin launch, starting today at 11 a.m. ET, aiming for advanced global broadband coverage.
2024-05-08T03:37:58.445326-07:00 •
NASA's TESS Resumes Exoplanet Search After Overcoming Glitches
Following a brief operational halt due to two safe mode events in April, stemming from a recovery error, NASA's TESS spacecraft is now fully functional and continues its mission to discover distant worlds.
2024-05-08T03:07:39.788457-07:00 •
Hubble Captures NGC 4951 Galaxy Harborring Supermassive Black Hole
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope offers a new view of NGC 4951, showcasing an actively feeding supermassive black hole at its core, located in the Virgo constellation.
2024-05-08T02:48:40.066906-07:00 •
From Track Cycling to NASA: Chris Birch Begins Astronaut Career
Former US track cyclist Chris Birch has successfully transitioned to a NASA astronaut, signaling a unique career change after completing training.
2024-05-07T23:23:38.571128-07:00 •
Falcon 9 Set to Eclipse Space Shuttle's Launch Record
SpaceX's Falcon 9 is on the brink of surpassing the historic number of missions launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A.
2024-05-07T19:21:11.835678-07:00 •
Rocket Lab Initiates Archimedes Engine Test Campaign at NASA's Stennis
Commencing its engine test campaign, Rocket Lab engages the Archimedes engine at NASA's largest rocket propulsion test site, marking a significant step in space propulsion development.
2024-05-07T15:07:56.819874-07:00 •
NASA Funds Studies for New Climate Science Missions
Four new mission concepts, aiming to advance understanding of climate science, have gained financial support from NASA, with a project from the University of Washington standing out.
2024-05-07T14:08:45.581996-07:00 •
BAE Systems to Develop GeoXO Satellite Instruments for Environmental Monitoring
The GeoXO constellation, designed to enhance Earth's environmental monitoring, will see BAE Systems creating key instruments, promising advancements in observing land, sea, and atmospheric changes.
2024-05-07T11:38:48.537646-07:00 •
Solstar Space's Brian Barnett: From NASA Employee to CEO
Brian Barnett's trajectory from being mesmerized by space as a child to helming Solstar Space, illustrates his profound contributions to satellite communications.
2024-05-07T10:37:28.427814-07:00 •
Boeing Starliner Joins Elite NASA Passenger Spacecraft Fleet
The Boeing Starliner's addition marks a significant expansion of NASA's short list of spacecraft qualified to transport astronauts.
2024-05-07T06:38:23.616294-07:00 •
NASA's Revolutionary Virtual Journey Into Black Holes
Leveraging a supercomputer, NASA's latest simulation offers an unprecedented, immersive experience into the event horizon, inviting the public to explore the phenomena of black holes virtually.
2024-05-06T17:47:52.827531-07:00 •
Boeing Starliner Crewed Mission Delayed
The scheduled launch of Boeing's Starliner has been postponed mere hours before takeoff, citing caution as the primary reason for the decision.
2024-05-06T17:22:16.762902-07:00 •
Boeing Starliner Welcomes Narwhal Toy as Zero-G Indicator
In a whimsical twist, a 'sparkly' narwhal toy serves as the zero-gravity indicator aboard Boeing's latest Starliner mission, marking a unique moment in space travel.
2024-05-06T16:25:29.162085-07:00 •
Rocket Lab's Neutron Rocket Launch Delayed to Mid-2025, But Financial Growth Remains Strong
Amidst a delay in the first launch of its Neutron rocket to mid-2025 due to engine development hurdles, Rocket Lab reports a robust financial performance with 69% year-on-year revenue growth and significant quarterly increases.
2024-05-06T13:13:54.010789-07:00 •
Solar Orbiter Delivers Unprecedented Plasma Visuals from the Sun
Capturing dynamic outbursts beneath a coronal loop's arch, the Solar Orbiter spacecraft offers new insights into solar plasma activity.
2024-05-06T12:13:42.299739-07:00 •
FAA Investigates Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Falsified Inspection Records
A new inquiry by the FAA into Boeing's 787 production looks into allegations of falsified inspection records, specifically around electrical safeguards.
2024-05-06T11:02:29.606764-07:00 •
NASA Boosts Investment in Space Exploration Tech
In a significant move to advance space exploration, NASA is financing six innovative concepts with up to $600,000 each for further development.
2024-05-06T09:32:28.509489-07:00 •
NASA Art Program's Founding by James Dean Celebrated
James Dean's pivotal role in launching NASA's innovative art program, collaborating with the National Art Gallery, marks a unique intersection of science and art.
2024-05-06T02:09:07.086889-07:00 •
NASA Prioritizes Moon Missions Amidst China Competition, Trusts SpaceX
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson highlights the urgency of the U.S.-China race to the moon, emphasizing the quest to find water and expressing confidence in SpaceX for future missions.
2024-05-05T19:11:43.157874-07:00 •
Sierra Space Conducts 7th Validation and 2nd Structural Test
Upcoming in June at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Sierra Space's expandable space station technology faces its seventh validation and second full-scale structural test.
2024-05-05T11:24:09.820040-07:00 •
NASA's Agriculture Breakthrough: Space-farmed Plants Offer 5 Major Benefits
NASA's space agriculture research unveils five pivotal benefits poised to revolutionize terrestrial farming practices.
2024-05-05T08:10:40.218133-07:00 •
NASA's James Webb Telescope Unveils the Universe with Advanced 122-MP IR Camera
Leveraging a 36-pixel camera, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures groundbreaking 122-megapixel infrared imagery from 1.5 million kilometers away, revolutionizing astronomical observations.
