Space Science Series

Slingshot in space: the tricky manoeuvre that will use Earth and the Moon to send the Juice mission to Jupiter

Aug 20, 2024 05:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

A European spacecraft is about to zip by both Earth and the Moon in the space of 24 hours. In the early 2030s, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission will be the first European probe to orbit Jupiter. But first, it...

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Astronomers have warned against colonial practices in the space industry − a philosopher of science explains how the industry could explore other planets without exploiting them

Aug 20, 2024 05:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

The past decade has seen a rapid expansion of the commercial space industry. Rival nations are competing for prime military and economic positions beyond the Earth. Public and private entities are clamoring to mine the...

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Boeing Starliner astronauts: what six months stuck in space may do to their perception of time

Aug 19, 2024 03:49 am UTC| Science

Two astronauts marooned in space may sound like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster, but for two Nasa crew members, it is now a reality. Commander Barry Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams are currently in limbo on the...

SpaceX Prepares for Risky Tower Capture in Upcoming Starship Flight 5 Test

Aug 19, 2024 01:40 am UTC| Science Technology

SpaceX is testing its launch tower arms in preparation for a risky attempt to capture the Super Heavy booster during Starship Flight 5. As the company awaits FAA approval, the success of this maneuver could mark a...

Samsung Leads the Race to Make CXL Memory the Next Big Thing in AI

Aug 18, 2024 15:38 pm UTC| Business Technology Science

Samsung Electronics is spearheading the development of Compute Express Link (CXL) memory, a cutting-edge technology poised to revolutionize AI data processing. As the market gears up for massive growth, Samsung plans to...

Boeing and Lockheed Martin in Talks to Sell ULA to Sierra Space for Up to $3 Billion

Aug 18, 2024 15:07 pm UTC| Science Technology

Boeing and Lockheed Martin are negotiating the sale of their rocket-launch joint venture, United Launch Alliance (ULA), to Sierra Space in a deal potentially valued at $2 billion to $3 billion. The transaction could...

NASA Administrator Speaks Out on Boeing Starliner Delay in Astronauts' Return from ISS

Aug 16, 2024 23:43 pm UTC| Science

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has spoken on the delay in returning astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station aboard Boeings Starliner. Following a NASA press conference, Nelson...