New burner edges ahead of NASA, promises big gains
A new pressure-gain burner outperforms NASA’s previous work, hinting at quicker, more efficient propulsion advances.
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Mars honeycomb hints at ancient water
Curiosity unveils a large honeycomb texture field on Mars during a climb, adding to clues about the planet’s watery past and showing the mission’s ongoing resilience.
Atlantis’ Last Flight: End of an Era
The 2011 Atlantis finale closed a chapter, reshaping how the USA returns to space and what comes next.
The Triple Launch Challenge Plan Beyond Apollo
Artemis III tests a bold multi-vehicle rendezvous, with three launch systems and complex docking choreography.
Moon, Mars, and You: Deep-Space Mock Mission
NASA launches a year-long isolated living experiment to prep crews for Moon and Mars missions, with selection and psychological checks and a look ahead to Artemis.
Mars rocks reveal organics
New macromolecular carbon hints from Jezero Crater renew hope about ancient Martian life, but definitive proof awaits Earth-bound samples.
Roscosmos considered cutting into ISS
Roscosmos weighed risky access to the ISS, prompting NASA to pull back as leaks in Zvezda’s PrK module raise questions about the station’s future.
ISS Leak Update: Normal Ops Resume
NASA says operations are normal, but air leaks in Russia’s Zvezda module keep questions open about station safety and repairs.
Lunar outpost by 2032
NASA outlines a phased plan to build a permanent lunar outpost with private partners, drones, and rovers guiding the way.