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Archive for June 29th, 2024

Watch India’s reusable space plane prototype ace its final landing test (video)

June 29th, 2024 by

India completed a series of tests for autonomously landing its fully reusable launch vehicle, marking another milestone in the country’s pursuit of low cost access to space.

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Perseverance Mars rover team revives life-hunting instrument after 6 months of effort

June 29th, 2024 by

The Perseverance rover’s SHERLOC instrument has been revived to continue its search for evidence of microbial life on Mars.

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Collins backs out of ISS spacesuit contract with NASA

June 29th, 2024 by

Collins Aerospace has exited a contract to develop new spacesuits for NASA following talks with the agency.

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Mars is an asteroid punching bag, NASA data reveals

June 29th, 2024 by

Small asteroids have the Red Planet in their crosshairs more often than not, as Mars lander’s seismometer detects their impacts.

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Listen live today as NASA, Boeing discuss Starliner return, spacewalk issues

June 29th, 2024 by

Boeing Starliner’s spacecraft for the Crew Flight Test mission has been undergoing testing after issues during docking on June 6. Listen at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) as NASA and Boeing say what they plan on doing next.

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The gorgeous Ring Nebula makes a stunning skywatching sight this week

June 29th, 2024 by

Head outside this week at around 10 p.m. local daylight time and face due east and locate the Ring Nebula for a summertime skywatching treat.

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