Archives June 2024

“Scramjet Propulsion: A Practical Introduction” is a comprehensive guide to the principles and applications of scramjet propulsion technology. This book, part of the Aerospace Series, covers the fundamentals of scramjet engines and their use in aerospace engineering. Written in English and published by Wiley, this 1st edition hardcover book spans 512 pages and is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the field. With an ISBN-10 of 1119640601 and ISBN-13

Discover “THE LAST DEFENSE,” a gripping sci-fi military creepypasta audiobook that delves into the horrors of alien contact and the fight for Earth’s survival. Join Emma Barnett and the Planetary Defense Corps as they face impossible choices and a chilling ultimatum from a mysterious human ambassador. Will humanity triumph or fall to total annihilation? Listen now to find out.

Paris (AFP) June 28, 2024

Mars is bombarded with basketball-sized meteorites on a nearly daily basis, fives times more often than previously estimated, seismic recordings from a NASA spacecraft have revealed.

Before the new study was published on Friday, the best guess for how many meteorites strike Mars was made by looking at images taken by orbiting spacecrafts or models based on craters on the Moon.

But NASA’s

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 27, 2024

Scientists have eagerly anticipated the analysis of the 4.3-ounce (121.6-gram) pristine asteroid Bennu sample collected by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security – Regolith Explorer) mission since it arrived on Earth last fall. Researchers hoped this material would reveal secrets of the solar system’s past and the prebiotic chemistry that could

Take off with ESA Impact! Ariane 6 and astronaut news await
Welcome to the 2024 second quarter edition of ESA Impact.

The Starship program is testing with a possible tower catch in mind for the next…
The post Starship preparations point to possible tower catch attempt on Flight 5 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

Grand Forks ND (SPX) Jun 27, 2024

Imagine being an astronaut on NASA’s envisioned long-haul flight to Mars, and the unthinkable happens: components on your spacesuit break.

Given that Mars is roughly 140 million miles from Earth, getting replacement parts or a new suit is not an option. But Pablo de Leon, chair of UND’s Department of Space Studies, has come up with a system to manufacture spacesuits and other parts while o

“The Atlantis Gene: A Thriller” is the first book in The Origin Mystery series, filled with suspense, mystery, and intrigue. Written in English, this 640-page paperback book was published by Modern Mythology on April 5, 2013. With an ISBN-10 of 1940026016 and an ISBN-13 of 978-1940026015, this book weighs 1.8 pounds and measures 6 x 1.6 x 9 inches. Join

This novelty souvenir gift features the iconic NASA Space Meatball logo and is perfect for astronomy enthusiasts. Great for adding a touch of space exploration to any collection. Check prices and user reviews for more information.

Washington DC (UPI) Jun 25, 2024

The final GOES-U satellite successfully launched Tuesday from Cape Canaveral in Florida to aid efforts to track and forecast weather amid changing climate conditions across the globe.
Launch time was at 5:26 p.m. EDT with 2.8 million pounds of propellent fueling all 27 Merlin engines at 5.1 million pounds of thrust.
The mission launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch