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NASA's Mars Sample Return mission, long planned to bring rocks collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth, has been cancelled, according to a report in Science. The programme had faced ballooning costs and schedule delays, and its demise ends hopes of returning Martian samples for years. Scientists are reacting with disappointment, warning the decision sets back planetary research.
- 2Record-breaking astronauts take new NASA roles▼Two astronauts who flew farther than anyone before are taking new NASA roles
Two NASA astronauts who traveled farther from Earth than any humans before them are moving into new roles within the space agency. The pair set the distance record during their mission, and NASA is now assigning them to fresh positions. Details of their exact new duties have not yet been made public.
- 3Hubble spots galaxy spinning two ways at once●NASA's Hubble sees an exotic spiral galaxy spinning two ways at once
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has observed an exotic spiral galaxy that appears to be rotating in two directions at the same time. The unusual finding has drawn attention from space enthusiasts and science outlets, with Mashable among those covering the observation and its implications for how such galaxies can form and evolve.
- 4NASA and IBM AI Improves Lunar Ice Detection by 22%●NASA And IBM’s AI Spots Lunar Ice With 22% Better Accuracy
NASA and IBM have developed an artificial intelligence system that detects ice on the Moon with 22% better accuracy than previous methods. The tool is aimed at supporting future lunar missions, since water ice at the lunar poles could be used for drinking water, oxygen and rocket fuel. The announcement highlights the growing role of AI collaboration between space agencies and technology companies.
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Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut nominated to lead NASA, spoke at a Wall Street Journal event about what he calls the agency's new era. The discussion focused on how NASA may shift toward closer collaboration with commercial space companies and a faster, more ambitious approach to exploration, drawing wide attention from space policy watchers.
- 6NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Capsule Lands at Kennedy Space Center●NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Lands at NASA Kennedy
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has returned to Earth, with the spacecraft landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The splashdown marks the end of the crew's mission to the International Space Station. Details about the crew's health, mission accomplishments and return timeline have not yet been released in the initial report.
- 7Falling space junk risk rising, experts warn●"For now, people are more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space junk. But those odds are shifting. Sean
Being hit by falling space debris remains far less likely than a lightning strike, but former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe and other experts say those odds are shifting as more rockets and satellites re-enter the atmosphere. They argue governments and companies should be required to use materials that fully burn up on re-entry, as launches multiply and debris concerns grow.
- 8Six Join Cast of NASA Drama Series The Challenger on Prime Video●The Challenger: Six Join Cast of NASA Drama Series on Prime Video
Six new cast members have joined The Challenger, a drama series about NASA set up at Prime Video. The casting announcement gives the space-themed project momentum as it moves into production. Details about the actors' roles and the series' premiere date have not yet been shared, leaving audiences curious about how the show will portray NASA's history.
- 9NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts Arrive at Kennedy Space Center●NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center
The astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Local outlet WKMG covered the arrival, which marks a standard pre-launch milestone as the crew completes final training and preparations. The mission continues NASA's routine rotation flights to the orbiting laboratory aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
- 10SpaceX's Starship Rocket Heads To Orbit With Much At Stake●SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Is Heading To Orbit–With A Lot On The Line
SpaceX's Starship rocket is heading to orbit in a high-stakes test flight, according to Forbes. The mission carries significant weight for the company, as the giant rocket's performance could shape the future of SpaceX's deep-space ambitions and upcoming NASA lunar plans. Observers are watching closely to see whether the vehicle can complete its orbital objectives.
- 11Core rocket for Artemis III moon mission arrives in Florida●Core rocket for upcoming Artemis III mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center
The core stage rocket for NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The delivery marks a key step in preparations for the mission, which aims to return astronauts to the lunar surface. Attention now turns to assembly and testing as NASA works toward its next crewed moon landing.
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NASA has announced that its SpaceX Crew-13 mission personnel are on their way to Kennedy Space Center, a standard step as the crew prepares for an upcoming launch to the International Space Station. The arrival signals that launch preparations are advancing, with further milestones such as preflight training and a launch date announcement expected in the coming days.
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SpaceX has carried out a crew launch, sending astronauts to orbit aboard one of its Crew Dragon capsules for NASA. News outlets across the United States are covering the liftoff, with reports highlighting the company's continued role flying crews to the International Space Station. Details of the mission, including the astronauts aboard and its destination, are being reported by regional papers.
- 14NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida for ISS launch●NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of launch to ISS
The astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived in Florida for final preparations ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. Their arrival marks the start of standard pre-flight quarantine and training at Kennedy Space Center as the crew gets ready to fly to the ISS aboard a SpaceX spacecraft.
- 15NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center●WATCH LIVE: NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming mission to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival was covered live by Fox News and Fox Business. The pre-flight milestone marks the next step in preparations for the launch of the latest NASA-SpaceX crew rotation mission.
- 16Florida-born NASA astronaut prepares for ISS launch●From DeBary to space: Florida-born NASA astronaut ready for launch to ISS
A NASA astronaut born in DeBary, Florida is ready for an upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Local outlets across Florida are covering the story, highlighting the astronaut's hometown roots in DeBary as the mission to the ISS approaches. Details on the launch date, crew, and mission objectives have not been provided in the initial reports.
- 17Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of launch●Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center before big launch
The astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival marks the final pre-launch preparations, with final checks and training underway. Coverage is drawing attention to the mission as the next rotation of astronauts heads to orbit aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule.