thomas zurbuchen
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Two NASA Satellites Likely Fell Into the Ocean After Failed Astra Rocket Launch
NASA lost two small satellites on Sunday after a rocket malfunctioned en route to orbit. The two TROPICS CubeSats were the first pair of a six-satellite constellation designed to study tropical cyclones, but the space agency is still hoping to launch the remaining four, pending an investigation of the failed delivery.
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Latest Image Shows the Awesome Power of the Webb Space Telescope
The Webb Space Telescope has passed a critical milestone in its commissioning phase, as mission controllers fully aligned the observatory’s primary imager.
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NASA Chose a Really Sweet Spot to Land Its Upcoming Lunar Rover
After much deliberation, NASA has selected an intriguing spot for its upcoming Artemis rover mission: the rugged edge of an impact crater near the Moon’s South Pole.
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Hell Yeah, Another Venus Mission Just Got the Green Light
It’s been just a week since NASA announced its two Venus missions, and now there’s another one to look forward to. The European Space Agency today announced EnVision, its own Venus-bound spacecraft, slated to launch in the early 2030s.