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NASA’s tiny electrical aircraft is almost ready for lift-offNASA’s tiny electrical aircraft is almost ready for lift-off
How corroded valves may have delayed the launch of Boeing’s StarlinerHow corroded valves may have delayed the launch of Boeing’s Starliner
NASA’s newly launched Lucy spacecraft is having issues with one of its solar panelsNASA’s newly launched Lucy spacecraft is having issues with one of its solar panels
International Space Station tilted after thrusters on a Russian craft fired unexpectedlyInternational Space Station tilted after thrusters on a Russian craft fired unexpectedly
NASA launches its Lucy spacecraft to study the Jupiter Trojan asteroidsNASA launches its Lucy spacecraft to study the Jupiter Trojan asteroids
NASA is sending a spacecraft on a 12-year journey to explore swarms of asteroids around Jupiter

Lucy is on a mission to see seven Trojan asteroids up close

Loren Grush
NASA’s massive next-generation space telescope arrives in South America ahead of launchNASA’s massive next-generation space telescope arrives in South America ahead of launch
Astronaut Sally Ride will be one of the women featured on a 2022 US quarterAstronaut Sally Ride will be one of the women featured on a 2022 US quarter
Boeing Starliner test flight delayed until 2022Boeing Starliner test flight delayed until 2022
NASA shuffles astronaut crew assignments amid ongoing Boeing delaysNASA shuffles astronaut crew assignments amid ongoing Boeing delays
Blue Origin ‘gambled’ with its Moon lander pricing, NASA says in legal documents

Blue Origin is backed by the world’s richest man — why didn’t it just offer NASA a cheaper lunar lander?

Joey Roulette
At pivotal points in human spaceflight, NASA undergoes major reorganizationAt pivotal points in human spaceflight, NASA undergoes major reorganization
NASA sets new date for James Webb Space Telescope launchNASA sets new date for James Webb Space Telescope launch
NASA’s Perseverance rover finally snatched its first Mars rock sampleNASA’s Perseverance rover finally snatched its first Mars rock sample
NASA’s Perseverance to attempt second Mars soil scoop, hoping rocks don’t ‘crumble’NASA’s Perseverance to attempt second Mars soil scoop, hoping rocks don’t ‘crumble’
SpaceX’s lunar lander contract on hold again pending Blue Origin’s lawsuitSpaceX’s lunar lander contract on hold again pending Blue Origin’s lawsuit
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin sues NASA, escalating its fight for a Moon lander contractJeff Bezos’ Blue Origin sues NASA, escalating its fight for a Moon lander contract
NASA’s new space suits are delayed, making a 2024 Moon landing ‘not feasible’NASA’s new space suits are delayed, making a 2024 Moon landing ‘not feasible’
Boeing postpones its Starliner mission after detecting a technical issueBoeing postpones its Starliner mission after detecting a technical issue
Watch Boeing launch its astronaut capsule to spaceWatch Boeing launch its astronaut capsule to space
Microsoft director with intelligence background will lead the White House’s space councilMicrosoft director with intelligence background will lead the White House’s space council
Government denies Blue Origin’s challenge to NASA’s lunar lander programGovernment denies Blue Origin’s challenge to NASA’s lunar lander program
Russia blames software glitch for misfired engines that shoved ISSRussia blames software glitch for misfired engines that shoved ISS
After years of turmoil, Boeing’s Starliner capsule is set for a do-over

Test-launching its astronaut capsule a second time, Boeing needs a success now more than ever

Joey Roulette
NASA’s Europa Clipper will fly on SpaceX’s Falcon HeavyNASA’s Europa Clipper will fly on SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy
‘Huge leap’ for NASA’s Mars helicopter ushers new mission support role‘Huge leap’ for NASA’s Mars helicopter ushers new mission support role
Listen to the sounds of China’s Zhurong rover on the surface of MarsListen to the sounds of China’s Zhurong rover on the surface of Mars
Earth has been trapping heat at an alarming new rate, study findsEarth has been trapping heat at an alarming new rate, study finds
China, Russia aim for first joint astronaut Moon landings in next decadeChina, Russia aim for first joint astronaut Moon landings in next decade
SpaceX ignored last-minute warnings from the FAA before December Starship launch

Elon Musk’s company was told SN8’s launch would violate its FAA license, but SpaceX launched anyway

Joey Roulette
China’s Zhurong rover sends a selfie from MarsChina’s Zhurong rover sends a selfie from Mars
The Senate just advanced the beef between SpaceX and Blue OriginThe Senate just advanced the beef between SpaceX and Blue Origin
NASA’s Juno probe will get close to Jupiter’s moon Ganymede on MondayNASA’s Juno probe will get close to Jupiter’s moon Ganymede on Monday
NASA will send two missions to Venus for the first time in over 30 yearsNASA will send two missions to Venus for the first time in over 30 years
SpaceX signs bulk deal for three private Crew Dragon missionsSpaceX signs bulk deal for three private Crew Dragon missions
NASA’s Curiosity rover has captured amazing images of clouds on MarsNASA’s Curiosity rover has captured amazing images of clouds on Mars
NASA’s Mars helicopter had a midair brain fartNASA’s Mars helicopter had a midair brain fart
Lockheed Martin and GM are working on an electric Moon buggyLockheed Martin and GM are working on an electric Moon buggy
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is returning to space — this time, on a private rideFormer NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is returning to space — this time, on a private ride
ZIGBEE ON MARS!ZIGBEE ON MARS!
Thomas Ricker

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