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Archive for September 21st, 2024

What the 1st analysis of China’s Chang’e 6 lunar far side samples revealed

September 21st, 2024 by

In late June, the Chang’e 6 lunar lander returned to Earth with samples of the moon. Now, the first paper about these samples has been published.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 129 —Back From Mars!

September 21st, 2024 by

On Episode 129 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Pascal Lee about his Mars Simulation Base in the Arctic.

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NASA invites public to design Artemis moon mission navigation tech

September 21st, 2024 by

NASA is seeking the public’s help for innovative solutions to help Artemis astronauts navigate in and around the lunar south pole.

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Moonquakes could ‘pose a possible hazard’ to Artemis moon missions, study finds

September 21st, 2024 by

Scientists have found a group of faults near the moon’s south pole that could pose seismic hazards for NASA’s Artemis Program of lunar exploration that seeks to establish a presence in the region.

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Boeing Space & Defense chief Ted Colbert is leaving: reports

September 21st, 2024 by

Ted Colbert will no longer be CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, according to media reports.

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Cards Against Humanity sues SpaceX for $15 million over land dispute

September 21st, 2024 by

Cards Against Humanity is suing SpaceX for $15 million because the rocket company allegedly damaged land that CAH owns.

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India aims for 2028 launch of Venus orbiter as part of ambitious space roadmap

September 21st, 2024 by

The Indian government has greenlit four high-profile space projects, including the highly anticipated Chandrayaan-4 moon sample return mission and the first space station module.

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SpaceX practices for epic Starship booster catch attempt (photos)

September 21st, 2024 by

The next test flight of SpaceX’s Starship megarocket will feature an attempt to catch the vehicle’s first stage with the launch tower — and the company is practicing for the big moment.

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