The scientific community was shocked by the cancelation of the $450 million VIPER mission. However, NASA is ready to contribute the rover to a chosen partner that takes it to its intended destination.
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The fourth integrated test flight of Starship is planned for around June 5. SpaceX details the fixes addressing the issues that caused the rocket to surrender to the heat of plasma hell in March.
European space mission ExoMars began in 2001. However, it came close to being canceled due to repeated delays and war in Ukraine. A new partnership with NASA aims to finally send the rover into space.
The Hubble Space Telescope entered safe mode following an issue with a gyroscope. The spacecraft remains in good health, and NASA engineers are optimistic about its return to scientific observations.
SpaceX hopes to fly the Starship rocket for a fourth time next month, cutting the turnaround time by half. The main milestones are testing the heatshield and ensuring the rocket survives the reentry.
SpaceX commented on Starship milestones in its post-flight debrief. The third test flight of Starship seemed like an overall success, though once again, there are important questions left unanswered.
The unique mission of the Mars helicopter was halted by terminal damage, and now that we have finally seen the full extent of what had happened, it looks more dramatic than expected.
Technical and environmental challenges of deep space exploration are difficult, but not unsolvable. The real barrier between mankind and Mars is the level of commitment from relevant stakeholders.
The unique mission of the Mars helicopter was a huge success, exceeding all expectations. However, NASA's Ingenuity sustained damage during its final flight, grounding the rotorcraft forever.
The first US moon landing mission in more than 50 years met a fiery end on the wrong celestial body. However, its story is nevertheless inspiring, and data acquired along the way is invaluable.
With virtual reality on the verge of becoming mainstream, NASA has teamed up with game developers to create an VR experience that will take you to Mars without having to leave Earth.
