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Polaris Dawn, the first commercial spacewalk mission, has stated that it will launch no sooner than July 31, 2024, therefore it appears to be back on track. The four-person crew of the Dragon spacecraft is expected to go farther from Earth than any mission in
At the International Space Station (ISS), two American astronauts are experiencing delays as engineers work to resolve issues with Boeing’s Starliner aircraft. NASA, the American space agency, and Boeing are working together on the Starliner project. On June 6, the capsule reached the ISS. It
The Chang’e-6 spacecraft from China is traveling to Earth to deliver samples that were gathered on the moon’s far side. Around June 21, the Chang’e-6 service module most likely started its engines in preparation for a trans-Earth injection. The spacecraft is currently in the last
The last significant stage before its maiden flight in July, Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket has finished a fueling test and countdown rehearsal. On June 21, the European Space Agency announced that it and its associates have finished a wet dress rehearsal at the French Guiana
Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, has craggy beaches that seem to have been sculpted by waves surrounding its lakes and methane seas. A NASA mission scheduled to launch in 2028 may provide a closer look at these features. Other than Earth, Titan is the only body
With supporters at TD Garden cheering him on from the stands, Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head and took it all in. He walked to the bench and embraced Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla with both arms. Once more, the Boston Celtics are the
As engineers complete their examination of thruster issues and helium leaks on the crewed spacecraft, NASA and Boeing have once more extended the CST-100 Starliner’s stay at the International Space Station. NASA said during a briefing on June 18 that the Crew Flight Test (CFT)
According to Mark Robinson, the lead researcher of the keen-eyed camera system aboard LRO, the Chang’e 6 lander is surrounded by two craters that are approximately the same size as it and sits on the edge of a much more subdued crater that is roughly
While this is true for the majority of Milky Way stars, not all of them follow a calm and systematic orbit around the galactic center. Occasionally, a maverick is observed surpassing other players by traveling at a speed that will ultimately cause it to be
Before the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth, NASA and Boeing plan to keep it aboard the International Space Station for a minimum of four more days to conduct additional testing of the commercial crew vehicle. NASA reported on June 14 that Starliner, carrying NASA