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Sierra Space Completes Third Successful Test of Inflatable Habitat Unit Designed for First Commercial Space Station
Sierra Space's subscale version of LIFE™ Habitat exceeds NASA certification requirements in duration test for extended human missions..
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Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley who first flew SpaceX Dragon capsule to be honored at White House
The last time the medal was awarded was in 2006 to Robert Crippen, the pilot of the first Space Shuttle flight..
Giant 'Alien Comet' from Different Solar System Approaches Our Sun [Scientists]
Scientists believe that the alien comet called 96P/Macchoiz 1 came from another solar system where it lost its original orbit from an exoplanet.
European startups: VC investors here still risk-averse. EU institutions: But we're not. Consider our flight ticket
credit: European Commission BRUSSELS — European space-technology startups said European venture capital investors remain too risk-averse….
Airbus Delivers Inmarsat-6 Satellite to Florida Ahead of SpaceX Launch
Airbus has delivered the Inmarsat-6 to Florida ahead of its February launch, the manufacturer announced Monday.
Space Foundation Releases The Space Report 2022 Q4
Space Foundation has released The Space Report 2022 Q4, showing shattered records for launches and the number of satellites and spacecraft to reach orbit despite difficult market conditions and international tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine war..
ESA Announces In-flight Demonstration of ADEO Braking Sail
The Drag Augmentation Deorbiting System (ADEO) breaking sail was successfully deployed from the ION satellite carrier in late December 2022.
Polaris Dawn crew complete AM-490 skydiving course at U.S. Air Force Academy, earning jump wings
The crew of Polaris Dawn recently completed the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Basic Freefall Parachuting course (AM-490) in Colorado, the only program in the world where students make their first skydive jump solo — entirely untethered from their instructors.
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance completes rock depot
The robot lays down a variety of rock and environmental specimens for potential return to Earth.
How NASA Works With Libraries, Schools, and Private Citizens to Explore the Universe
I am old enough to remember sitting in my parents' den watching Neil Armstrong take the first steps on the moon.
SpaceX delays first flight of cross-country Starlink doubleheader to Tuesday
With five Falcon 9 launches and a single Falcon Heavy flight already under its belt…
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