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Feb 20, 20262 min read

NASA launches twin rockets to study aurora electrical currents

NASA launched two rockets from Alaska to study auroras, gathering data on black auroras and electric currents within the northern lights.

#nasa#rocket launch#aurora borealis

Feb 20, 20262 min read

NASA picks Vast to fly private astronauts to space station in 2027

NASA selected Vast to operate a private astronaut mission to the ISS in 2027, supporting the transition to commercial space stations as the ISS nears retirement.

#space#nasa#commercial spaceflight

Feb 20, 20263 min read

NASA to fly steeper reentry on Artemis 2 to fix heat shield issue

NASA's Orion heat shield, the largest ever for crewed missions, experienced unexpected char loss during Artemis 1's reentry. For Artemis 2, NASA will use a modified, steeper reentry trajectory to minimize the issue while continuing to investigate the root cause.

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Feb 20, 20262 min read

NASA to retry fueling Artemis 2 moon rocket after hydrogen leak

NASA will conduct a second fueling test for the Artemis 2 moon rocket this week after fixing a leak from the first attempt. This test is crucial for the upcoming crewed lunar mission.

#nasa#artemis 2#space launch system

Feb 20, 20262 min read

NASA releases SpaceX Crew-12 launch photo resembling cosmic nebula

NASA released a nebula-like photo of a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch, showing its exhaust plume forming complex patterns as it carried Crew-12 astronauts to the ISS.

#spacex#nasa#rocket launch

Feb 20, 20263 min read

NASA begins critical fueling test for Artemis 2 moon rocket

NASA is conducting a second fueling test for the Artemis 2 moon rocket, aiming for a simulated launch tonight after a previous test was cut short by a hydrogen leak.

#nasa#artemis#space launch system

Feb 20, 20263 min read

NASA reclassifies Boeing Starliner astronaut flight as serious Type A mishap

Boeing's Starliner test flight was reclassified as a serious "Type A mishap" after thruster failures nearly caused disaster. The crew's ISS stay was extended to nine months.

#spaceflight#boeing#nasa

Feb 20, 20263 min read

NASA launches two rockets to study northern lights electrical currents

NASA launched two rocket missions from Alaska to study the electrical forces behind auroras. The GNEISS mission used two rockets to create a 3D scan of auroral currents, while another studied dark patches within the lights.

#nasa#aurora#space weather

Feb 20, 20263 min read

NASA contractor says Boeing's Starliner is unsafe for crew return

NASA critic Boeing's Starliner as unsafe to return astronauts from the ISS.

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Feb 20, 20264 min read

NASA classifies Starliner flight as serious "Type A" mishap

NASA declared Boeing's 2024 Starliner crewed flight a serious "Type A" mishap, citing major technical failures and flawed decision-making that risked astronaut safety. The crew returned on a SpaceX Dragon.

#nasa#boeing#starliner

Feb 20, 20263 min read

NASA blames Boeing leadership failures for Starliner mishap

NASA's investigation into the 2024 Boeing Starliner mission found leadership and oversight failures, not just technical issues, led to the mishap. NASA admits it was too hands-off, trusting Boeing too much. The astronauts returned safely, but NASA vows to correct its mistakes.

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