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NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage prime contractor, Boeing, is back to working two shifts a day at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans after a cost-saving summer slowdown. The goal is to complete final testing and checkout of the unit that will help send NASA astronauts back to the Moon on […]

SpaceX has successfully completed a Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) of Ship 25 and Booster 9, along with other systems tests, in preparation for an upcoming test flight. After resolving issues between the ship and booster, SpaceX restacked Ship 25 and conducted a rare Sunday test in which the full stack was loaded with Liquid Nitrogen […]

In the world of space exploration, the week of October 23-30 is set to be an exciting one for low-Earth orbit (LEO). Multiple launches are scheduled, with most of them heading to existing constellations. China and SpaceX are the key players in this eventful week. China is kicking off the week with two launches. The […]

Scientists Solve Mystery Behind Marsquake A team of international scientists has successfully determined the cause of the largest seismic event ever recorded on Mars. This seismic event, also known as a Marsquake, occurred on May 4, 2022, and was observed by NASA’s InSight Mars lander. After ruling out a meteor impact, the team concluded that […]

The International Space Station (ISS) has been facing a series of challenges in recent months, but the crew of Expedition 70 is determined to overcome them. After two crew handovers and technical issues such as a seized-up rotary joint and a coolant leak, the crew is now preparing for upcoming spacewalks. Let’s take a closer […]

SpaceX and India are gearing up for a busy period in spaceflight with multiple missions scheduled. SpaceX is planning to launch three Falcon 9 rockets carrying Starlink payloads, while India is preparing for the first test flight of its Gaganyaan crew-capable spacecraft. The first Falcon 9 mission, called Starlink 6-23, is set to launch from […]

SpaceX is making significant progress in its Starship development program, with preparations underway for a Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) for Booster 9 and Ship 25. The company has been stacking and destacking Ship 25 off Booster 9, with recent work focused on a photo opportunity involving a Cybertruck towing a Raptor Vacuum engine. A Marine […]

NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the launch of the Psyche mission to the metallic asteroid 16 Psyche. This groundbreaking mission will provide scientists with valuable information about planetary formation and the composition of planetary cores. Psyche will be the first mission to extensively study a metallic asteroid, offering insights into the formation of […]

NASA is making progress on the completion of the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage for the Artemis II lunar flyby mission. The four RS-25 core stage engines were installed in September at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans. Despite delays due to supply chain issues and a weld tool issue, NASA aims […]

In October 2023, NASA’s Psyche mission will embark on a journey to explore asteroid 16 Psyche, one of the largest asteroids in the asteroid belt. Psyche is believed to be rich in metals, but its true nature remains largely unknown. Recent research conducted by NASA’s retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) telescope and Ames […]