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Elon Musk Takes a Bold Stand Against NASA on the ISS

Elon Musk Takes a Bold Stand Against NASA on the ISS

A Tense Cosmic Encounter Amid the awe-inspiring backdrop of space exploration, a new narrative unfolds as Elon Musk, the visionary behind SpaceX, finds himself at odds with NASA over the International Space Station (ISS). This cosmic conflict is not just about differing visions; it’s a battle for the future

Astrophotographer Captures Stunning Image of ISS Transiting the Sun

Astrophotographer Captures Stunning Image of ISS Transiting the Sun

The entire transit lasted a mere 0.54 seconds, making the capture incredibly challenging. The photographer used a high-speed camera capable of shooting over 100 frames per second to document this fleeting event.

NASA Selects SpaceX to Deorbit the International Space Station by 2030

NASA Selects SpaceX to Deorbit the International Space Station by 2030

The new vehicle will be tasked with guiding the ISS to a controlled reentry and eventual disposal in the remote waters of the Pacific Ocean, specifically an area known as the graveyard for decommissioned satellites and spacecraft.

NASA and Boeing Launch First Crewed Starliner Mission to International Space Station

NASA and Boeing Launch First Crewed Starliner Mission to International Space Station

Boeing’s Starliner is expected to become a regular vehicle for ferrying astronauts to and from the ISS, alongside SpaceX's Crew Dragon, which has already completed multiple crewed flights to the station.

Japan Plans to Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite to Combat Space Pollution

Japan Plans to Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite to Combat Space Pollution

As the world grapples with the challenges of space pollution, innovative initiatives like LignoSat offer hope for a cleaner and more sustainable future in space exploration.

NASA Astronauts' Tool Bag Becomes a Bright Satellite in Earth's Orbit

NASA Astronauts' Tool Bag Becomes a Bright Satellite in Earth's Orbit

Currently orbiting at altitudes ranging from 415 to 416 kilometers, it is slowly descending. Eventually, it will re-enter the Earth's atmosphere, where it is anticipated to disintegrate.

NASA Released an App That Helps You Spot the International Space Station

NASA Released an App That Helps You Spot the International Space Station

It even has a built-in compass to show the ISS's position, no matter where you are on Earth. Users can also sign up for mobile notifications of upcoming viewing opportunities based on their location.

NASA Highlights: Crew-6 Returns and Ancient Life Research for Mars Exploration

NASA Highlights: Crew-6 Returns and Ancient Life Research for Mars Exploration

Australia's outback isn't just about kangaroos and the beautiful wilderness. NASA, in partnership with international scientists, is tapping into Australia's ancient records to better inform their search for life on Mars.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Launches to International Space Station

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Launches to International Space Station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Dragon spacecraft into orbit carrying NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov.

NASA and Axiom Space Unveil a New Spacesuit for Artemis Moon Landing

NASA and Axiom Space Unveil a New Spacesuit for Artemis Moon Landing

Previously, NASA has selected Axiom Space as a company to develop and produce a next-generation spacesuit for the upcoming Artemis Lunar Program and future missions to the International Space Station (ISS).

Saudi Arabia Will Send Its First Female Astronaut Into Space

Saudi Arabia Will Send Its First Female Astronaut Into Space

Rayyana Barnawi will join her fellow Saudi astronaut Ali Al-Qarni on a 10-day mission to the International Space Station. Barnawi and Al Qarni will fly to the ISS aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as part of a mission by private space company Axiom Space.

Russia to Leave the International Space Station After 2024

Russia to Leave the International Space Station After 2024

By that time, Russia plans to start creating the Russian Orbital Service Station (ROSS), a new space station. The implementation of this project will be the main priority of the domestic space industry.

Bacterial Species in Kombucha Can Survive in Mars-Like Conditions

Bacterial Species in Kombucha Can Survive in Mars-Like Conditions

Kombucha cultures were sent to the ISS to determine how they would grow and survive under extraterrestrial conditions. After 1.5 years of being under simulated Martian conditions outside the ISS, the samples were cultivated for 2.5 years.

NASA Selects Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace to Develop Next-Gen Spacesuits

NASA Selects Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace to Develop Next-Gen Spacesuits

NASA has selected two companies – Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace – that will develop and produce next-generation spacesuits for the upcoming Artemis Lunar Program and future missions to the International Space Station (ISS).

Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Successfully Returns to Earth

Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Successfully Returns to Earth

The spacecraft departed from the International Space Station and landed at White Sands Missile Range's Space Harbor in New Mexico. The landing was broadcast by Boeing on its YouTube channel, and NASA announced the news on its website.

Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Successfully Docked to the ISS

Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Successfully Docked to the ISS

Starliner is Boeing's spacecraft that was selected by NASA to participate in the Commercial Crew Program to develop transportation systems meant and transfer astronaut crews from the USA to the International Space Station and vice versa.

SpaceX Launched Crew-4 Astronauts to the ISS

SpaceX Launched Crew-4 Astronauts to the ISS

Crew-4 is SpaceX's fourth operational human spaceflight mission to the International Space Station for NASA as part of the Commercial Crew Program to support private space transportation companies.

The AX-1 Mission Successfully Returned to Earth

The AX-1 Mission Successfully Returned to Earth

They flew more than 5 million kilometers, making about 240 orbits around the Earth. During the trip, the AX-1 mission supported 26 science payloads and technology demonstrations.

SpaceX Sends the First All-Private Mission to the ISS

SpaceX Sends the First All-Private Mission to the ISS

SpaceX is carrying out the mission with Axiom Space, a commercial aerospace company that plans to build and operate the first commercial ISS modules and the first international commercial space station.

SEE To Launch a Space-Based Film Studio by 2024

SEE To Launch a Space-Based Film Studio by 2024

Orbital station manufacturer Axiom Space will handle the construction. SEE-1 will then be fitted to the Axiom Station, a commercial space station being built by Axiom Space that would attach to the current ISS before orbiting on its own.

NASA to Retire the ISS by Crashing It Into the Ocean by Late 2030

NASA to Retire the ISS by Crashing It Into the Ocean by Late 2030

According to NASA's plan, in January 2031, the ISS will perform a series of maneuvers to descend slowly. The station will then enter the Earth's atmosphere, and its fragments should be crashed into the Pacific Ocean.

NASA Is Growing Chile Peppers Aboard the ISS

NASA Is Growing Chile Peppers Aboard the ISS

NASA notes that there is little research into fruit development in microgravity, even though they are vital for long-term space flights as a source of food and vitamins for the astronauts.

Nasa Announces Launch Date for the AX-1 Mission to the ISS

Nasa Announces Launch Date for the AX-1 Mission to the ISS

The crew includes the former NASA astronaut Michael López-Alegría, who will lead the mission, investors from the USA and Canada Larry Connor and Mark Pathy, as well as Israeli businessman Eytan Stibbe.