News story: The future space environment

2024-05-16, 15:08 UK Space Agency

Our use of space is rapidly evolving. The National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) is preparing for the future now to ensure the UK is ready for the challenges and opportunities that await.Powered by ...

News story: NSpOC Civil Space...

2024-05-16, 14:53 UK Space Agency

Space is vital to life on Earth. Our increasing dependence on satellites for many aspects of our lives has led to an exponential increase in the number of objects in space, particularly in the orbits ...

NASAs X-59 Passes Milestone Toward...

2024-05-15, 22:00 NASA Newsy

NASA has taken the next step toward verifying the airworthiness for its quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft with the completion of a milestone review that will allow it to progress toward flight. A ...

Good Night, Moon

2024-05-15, 19:59 Międzynarodowa Stacja Kosmiczna

The waning gibbous moon stands out against the dark backdrop of space in this April 26, 2024, image from the International Space Station. Waning gibbous is one of eight moon phases, occurring after ...

Glitch on BepiColombo: work ongoing...

2024-05-15, 18:57 ESA

BepiColombo, the joint ESA/JAXA mission to Mercury, has experienced an issue that is preventing the spacecraft's thrusters from operating at full power.BepiColombo is a three-part spacecraft ...

Crew Works Human Research and Payload...

2024-05-15, 18:26 Międzynarodowa Stacja Kosmiczna

Orbital upkeep was at the forefront of Wednesday's schedule aboard the International Space Station, but the Expedition 71 crew did have some time to conduct human health research and prepare ...

Crew Works Maintenance; NASA, Boeing...

2024-05-15, 00:21 Międzynarodowa Stacja Kosmiczna

While science often occupies the crew schedule aboard the International Space Station, upkeep of the orbiting complex is just as important to ensure the longevity of microgravity operations. On ...

NASAs Boeing Crew Flight Test Eyes...

2024-05-14, 19:49 Międzynarodowa Stacja Kosmiczna

NASA, Boeing, and ULA (United Launch Alliance) teams continue working remaining open tasks in preparation for the agency's Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station. The teams now ...

NASA Teammates Recall Favorite...

2024-05-14, 18:49 NASA Newsy

After flying more than three decades and 158 science campaigns, just one flight remains. NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science Laboratory will make its final flight May 15 to Idaho State University in ...

NASA Names Deputy Station Manager,...

2024-05-14, 16:48 Międzynarodowa Stacja Kosmiczna

NASA selected Dina Contella as the deputy program manager and Bill Spetch as the operations integration manager for the agency's International Space Station Program, effective Sunday, June 2."Dina's ...