NASA has a launch date for that most Hollywood of missions, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, which is basically a dry run of the movie “Armageddon.” From a report: Unlike the film, this will not involve nukes, oil rigs or Aerosmith, but instead is…
NASA’s ‘Armageddon’-style asteroid deflection mission takes off in November
NASA has a launch date for that most Hollywood of missions, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, which is basically a dry run of the movie “Armageddon.” Unlike the film, this will not involve nukes, oil rigs or Aerosmith, but instead is a practical test of our ability to change the trajectory of an asteroid in […]
This software aims to make your flight smoother—and help the planet
Airplanes taxiing isn’t just annoying—it’s a big source of emissions.
NASA awards $253M to two companies developing electric propulsion tech for aircraft
NASA has chosen two U.S. companies to develop electric propulsion technologies for aircraft, with the aim of introducing this tech to U.S. aviation fleets by 2035. The two companies, GE Aviation and MagniX, will conduct their work over the next five years. That includes ground and flight test demonstrations, as well as collaborations with other […]
Blue Origin ‘Gambled’ With Its Moon Lander Pricing, NASA Says in Legal Documents
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin “gambled” with its Moon lander proposal last year by hoping NASA would be willing to negotiate its $5.9 billion price tag, agency attorneys argued in blunt legal filings obtained by The Verge. From a report: NASA, cash-strapped …
NASA、アストロバンの更新を計画 2023年までに
NASAは、長年に渡って使用してきた人員輸送車両（CTV）の更新を検討しています。CTVは「アストロバン」とも呼ばれます。現在使われている車両は1983年製のエアストリームというキャンピングカーをベースにした車両で、銀色 […]
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NASA to split leadership of its human spaceflight program
Kathy Lueders will see her duties pared back.
NASA、持続可能な有人月着陸システムのコンセプト開発企業 5 社を選定
headless 曰く、NASA は 14 日、持続可能な有人月着陸システム (HLS) のコンセプトを開発する企業 5 社の選定を発表した (プレスリリース、 GeekWire の記事、 、 Ars Technica の記事)。
この契約は Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships (NextSTEP-2) Appendix N によるもので、総額 1 億 4,600 万ドル。各社は今後 15 か月間で着陸機の設計コンセプトを開発し…
SpaceX, Blue Origin awarded NASA contracts to develop moon lander concepts for future Artemis missions
NASA has awarded a combined $146 million in contracts to five companies, including SpaceX, Blue Origin and Dynetics, to develop lander concepts as part of the agency’s Artemis program. The awards include $26.5 million to Blue Origin; $40.8 million to Dynetics; $35.2 million to Lockheed Martin; $34.8 million to Northrop Grumman; and $9.4 million to […]
Defense Department seeks nuclear propulsion for small spacecraft
The US Defense Department’s ambitions beyond Earth just grew a little clearer. The department recently put out a call for privately-made nuclear propulsion systems for small- and mid-sized spacecraft.