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Archive for July 3rd, 2024

Boeing’s Starliner can stay in space beyond 45-day limit, NASA says

July 3rd, 2024 by

Boeing’s Starliner is rated to stay in space for 45 days on its historic first astronaut mission, but that’s going to be extended soon. Ground testing on its thrusters will start as soon as July 2.

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Scientists finally found 2 of the Milky Way’s missing dwarf galaxies. What could this mean for astronomy?

July 3rd, 2024 by

Astronomers have found two of the Milky Way’s missing satellite galaxies, a step toward earning a better understanding of dark matter.

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Northrop Grumman names Cygnus cargo craft for fallen Challenger commander

July 3rd, 2024 by

Francis Richard “Dick” Scobee, the NASA commander of the ill-fated flight of space shuttle Challenger, is being remembered by Northrop Grumman with the naming of a space station cargo spacecraft.

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‘Great Food Truck Race’ blasts off on 17th season with stop at NASA

July 3rd, 2024 by

“The Great Food Truck Race” lifted off for its 17th season by touching down at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Chef Tyler Florence welcomed nine teams to the “Blast Off Challenge.”

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Former cryptocurrency company plans reality TV competition to pick next Blue Origin spaceflight crew

July 3rd, 2024 by

A reality television series may follow a company’s efforts to send the 1st Nigerian and others to space aboard a Blue Origin vehicle.

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