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Archive for March 7th, 2024

NASA taps Nikon cameras to help Artemis astronauts photograph the moon

March 7th, 2024 by

NASA wants Artemis moon astronauts to have the perfect moon camera — Nikon is on the case.

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April 8 total solar eclipse boosts ticket sales for United Airlines

March 7th, 2024 by

Demand is soaring for United Airlines flights to and from cities in the April 8 solar eclipse’s path of totality.

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SpaceX eyes March 14 for 3rd Starship test flight

March 7th, 2024 by

SpaceX could launch its Starship megarocket on its third test flight as soon as March 14, the company quietly announced via social media.

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Fly me to the moon: NASA accepting astronaut applications (video)

March 7th, 2024 by

NASA wants a new group of astronauts. U.S. citizens have until April 2 to apply for chances to fly to low Earth orbit, the moon and maybe even Mars.

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Save 28% on these Celestron EclipSmart solar binoculars ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse

March 7th, 2024 by

The Celestron EclipSmart solar binoculars are currently 28% off and Amazon’s lowest-ever price, ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8.

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NASA cancels multibillion-dollar on-orbit satellite servicing mission

March 7th, 2024 by

NASA has canceled the complex and costly OSAM-1 satellite-servicing demonstration mission.

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NASA, SpaceX looking to extend lifespan of Crew Dragon spacecraft to 15 flights

March 7th, 2024 by

While the fifth flight of the Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is underway, NASA and SpaceX are studying the fleet to determine whether or not the capsules could make it to 15 flights.

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