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NASA to assign cargo missions to SpaceX and Blue Origin for Artemis



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
NASA is set to deepen its Artemis campaign, targeting long-term lunar exploration, by assigning key cargo missions to SpaceX and Blue Origin under their current contracts. This move supports NASA's goal of fostering scientific advancement and sustainable operations on the Moon. Following successful design certification reviews, NASA plans to award demonstration missions to SpaceX and Blue Origin to further develop and test their large cargo landers. This initiative stems from a 2023 request for th ... read more

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New map of Orientale basin may guide lunar sample missions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024
Billions of years in the past, an asteroid of immense size collided with the Moon, generating such intense heat that the lunar rock melted and glowed white-hot before eventually solidifying. This fo ... more
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Chang'e-6 samples reveal ancient volcanic history of lunar farside
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
Basalt samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 mission have shed light on volcanic activity on the Moon's farside, revealing eruptions occurring 2.8 billion years ago (Ga) and 4.2 Ga. This significan ... more
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Big Bang: Trump and Musk could redefine US space strategy
Washington (AFP) Nov 16, 2024
Should NASA return to the Moon, or go straight to Mars? Maintain its focus on climate science, or pivot away? ... more
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Chang'e-6 lunar samples uncover ancient basalt with depleted mantle origin
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
The Moon's near and far sides show significant differences in geomorphology, topography, chemical composition, crustal structure, and volcanic history. To gain deeper insight into these distinctions ... more
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China tests building Moon base with lunar soil bricks
Beijing (AFP) Nov 15, 2024
China is seeking to push forward in its quest to build the first lunar base, launching an in-space experiment to test whether the base's bricks could be made from the Moon's own soil. ... more
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China's manned Lunar rover reaches initial development phase
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
The China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) announced that its prototype lunar rover, developed for upcoming manned lunar missions, has advanced to the initial phase of development. The rover ... more
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South Pole Safety: NASA seeks innovative Lunar rescue solutions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
NASA is prioritizing astronaut safety in the harsh conditions of the Moon, with a focus on developing reliable systems for rescue operations during missions at the Lunar South Pole. With the Artemis ... more
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China tests building Moon base with lunar soil bricks
Beijing (AFP) Nov 15, 2024
China is expected to push forward in its quest to build the first lunar base on Friday, launching an in-space experiment to test whether the station's bricks could be made from the Moon's own soil. ... more

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Precision pointing goes the distance on NASA experiment
Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 15, 2024
One year ago, the future of space communications arrived at Earth as a beam of light from a NASA spacecraft nearly 10 million miles away. That's 40 times farther than our Moon. That's like using a l ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Scientists to create solar lasers for space power inspired by nature
London, UK (SPX) Nov 19, 2024
An international collaboration, including researchers from Scotland's Heriot-Watt University, has announced a pioneering approach to harness solar energy in space by converting sunlight into laser b ... more
MOON DAILY
Full Beaver Supermoon set to be last of 2024
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 15, 2024
Friday marks the final supermoon of 2024, the last of four consecutive instances of the phenomenon to end the year. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA Stennis maintains vital role in space propulsion testing
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
Workers who established NASA's Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, likely did not foresee the legacy they were building - one of resilience and enduring impact. Braving mosqu ... more
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Denmark becomes 48th nation to sign Artemis Accords for space exploration
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 13, 2024
Denmark is a founding member of the European Space Agency and on Wednesday formally committed to safe and responsible space exploration that benefits humanity by signing the Artemis Accords. ... more
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Sidus Space chosen to build Lunar Data Storage Spacecraft for Lonestar
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has been appointed to design and construct the initial fleet of Data Storage Spacecraft for Lonestar, a premier provider of data storage and Resiliency As A Service (RAAS) ... more
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ispace, GISTDA, and mu Space Partner for Thai Lunar Exploration Initiative
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
ispace, inc. (TOKYO: 9348), a leader in global lunar exploration, has entered a collaborative agreement with Thailand's national space agency, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Ag ... more
TECH SPACE
NASA to transform in-space manufacturing with laser beam welding collaboration
Huntsville AL (SPX) Nov 08, 2024
As NASA plans for humans to return to the Moon and eventually explore Mars, a laser beam welding collaboration between NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and The Ohio State ... more
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Fugro supports debut of Lunar Terrain Vehicle prototype
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024
Earlier this year, Fugro Australia's Space Automation, AI, and Robotics Control Complex (SpAARC) entered into a partnership with U.S. space exploration company Intuitive Machines to aid their phase ... more
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GMV completes FASTNAV project advancing lunar rover capabilities
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 09, 2024
GMV, a multinational technology company, has concluded the FASTNAV (Multi-range Navigation for Fast Moon Rovers) project, showcasing a navigation system that enables rovers to reach speeds of 1 m/s- ... more
TECH SPACE
Space resources challenge seeks innovators for Lunar technologies
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 03, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched the latest Space Resources Challenge, inviting participants to help develop technologies that will enable humanity to establish a sustainable presence on ... more
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Bridgestone, Astrobotic Collaborate on Lunar Rover Tires
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 03, 2024
Bridgestone Corporation announced a new partnership with Astrobotic Technology to jointly develop a specialized tire for lunar rovers. With over 90 years of experience in tire development, Bri ... more
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India plans lunar sample mission for 2028
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 31, 2024
India is eying a return to the moon in 2028, aiming to collect 6.6 pounds of lunar samples from an area thought to be rich in water and ice near the lunar south pole, the Indian Space Research Organization has announced. ... more
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NASA's Lunar Trailblazer will map and analyze moon water
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission is poised to answer longstanding questions about the distribution and composition of water on the Moon. While scientists have long suspected the presence of lunar wa ... more
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China progresses in full-scale efforts for manned Moon landing by 2030
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
China is accelerating its mission to place astronauts on the Moon by 2030, with substantial progress across development, testing, and infrastructure construction. In a recent press briefing, the Chi ... more
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Gateway HALO unit to support vital space science on lunar missions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Stephanie Dudley, who leads mission integration and utilization for NASA's Gateway, is at the forefront of merging human space exploration and science aboard the upcoming lunar orbiting outpost. Set ... more
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Water extraction from Moon rocks advances for astronaut support
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Water extraction in space is critical for expanding human exploration of the Solar System. Led by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), a new technique is being validated to harvest water from the Moon ... more
VENUSIAN HEAT
Impact craters on Venus revealed by new research
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
Researchers have discovered what may be a long-hidden record of ancient impact craters on Venus, shedding light on a planetary history distinct from Earth's. Unlike Earth, where wind, water, and tec ... more
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NASA outlines new potential landing regions for Artemis III mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
NASA has refined its list of potential landing sites for the upcoming Artemis III mission, aiming to be the first crewed Moon landing in over 50 years. Nine candidate landing regions have been ident ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China's only woman spaceflight engineer in crew for 'dream' mission
Jiuquan, China (AFP) Oct 29, 2024
China's only woman spaceflight engineer will be among a crew of three astronauts blasting off on a "dream" mission to the Tiangong space station this week, Beijing announced Tuesday. ... more
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Latest Findings from China's Lunar and Mars Exploration Missions 2022-2024
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 28, 2024
China's recent lunar and Mars missions have provided unprecedented insights into the geological and environmental conditions of the Moon and Mars, yielding crucial data for future exploration. ... more
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GITAI Inchworm Robotic Arm passes key Lunar simulation test, achieves TRL6
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024
GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a leader in space robotics, has announced that its Inchworm-type Robotic Arm has successfully completed testing and achieved Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6). The tests we ... more
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Cyprus signs NASA's Artemis Accords, becoming 46th nation to commit to safe space exploration
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 23, 2024
The Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus signed the U.S.-led Artemis Accords on Wednesday, becoming the 46th signatory to the agreement that establishes principles for the safe exploration of space. ... more
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