Topic: nasa missions
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NASA Astronauts to Get Lunar Companion Droids for Moon Missions
NASA has selected the MAPP rover to be the first robotic vehicle to operate alongside astronauts on the Moon, serving as a mobile science station to gather environmental data for sustainable exploration. The rover will analyze lunar dust and surface plasma, critical factors for astronaut safety a...
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Blue Ignites Second New Glenn Rocket in Final Pre-Launch Test
Blue Origin successfully conducted a static fire test of the New Glenn rocket's seven BE-4 engines, a key milestone before its next mission, achieving nearly 3.9 million pounds of thrust. The test included simulating engine shutdowns to replicate landing conditions, aiming to recover the first st...
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Rocket Report: European Reuse Test Delayed; NASA Upgrades SLS for Artemis II
A potential US government shutdown could significantly impact NASA's science missions, though the Artemis II mission remains on track for a February launch if the shutdown is brief. Rocket Lab plans to raise up to $750 million through a new share offering to support development of its Neutron roc...
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NASA: Solar Activity Is Increasing Faster Than Predicted
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory has observed a faster-than-expected increase in solar activity, reversing a previous declining trend. A NASA-led study confirms this unexpected turnaround, with solar wind and magnetic field measurements rising since a 2008 low. Enhanced monitoring from upcoming ...
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