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NASA's Mars Sample Return mission, long planned to bring rocks collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth, is reportedly dead. The mission had faced years of cost overruns and schedule delays, with estimates ballooning well beyond initial budgets. The cancellation is a major blow to planetary science, as researchers had counted on the samples to answer key questions about Mars' history and potential past life.
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission personnel have landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, according to an announcement from the space agency. The arrival marks a step in preparations for the upcoming Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station, the latest in NASA's Commercial Crew Program rotations flown aboard SpaceX spacecraft from the Florida spaceport.
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Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut nominated to lead NASA, discussed the agency's future direction at a WSJ event. His comments on NASA's new era drew wide attention, touching on the space agency's shifting role amid growing commercial spaceflight involvement. Viewers are weighing what his leadership could mean for US space policy.
- 4SpaceX Starship Launches To Orbit On High-Stakes Flight●SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Is Heading To Orbit–With A Lot On The Line
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, is heading to orbit in a test flight carrying significant stakes for the company and for NASA's lunar plans. The outcome matters for future Starlink launches, NASA's Artemis moon missions, which rely on a Starship variant, and SpaceX's broader deep-space ambitions. Observers are watching closely to see whether the vehicle can reach orbit and complete its test objectives.
- 5Odds of being hit by falling space junk are rising, experts warn●"For now, people are more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space junk. But those odds are shifting. Sean
Experts, including former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe, warn that while a person is currently more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space debris, those odds are shifting as more objects reenter the atmosphere. They argue governments and companies should be compelled to use materials that fully burn up on reentry, amid growing concern over the risks posed by the expanding volume of rockets and satellites in orbit.
- 6NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center●WATCH LIVE: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida as preparations continue for their upcoming mission to the International Space Station. The arrival marks a key milestone in pre-launch activities, with the crew set to fly aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on a Falcon 9 rocket. Viewers are following the event live as the astronauts settle in ahead of launch.
- 7NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of ISS launch●NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of launch to ISS
The astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived in Florida as preparations continue for their launch to the International Space Station. Their arrival marks a standard pre-launch milestone, with final training and checks typically taking place at Kennedy Space Center before liftoff aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.
- 8Record-distance astronauts take on new NASA roles▼Two astronauts who flew farther than anyone before are taking new NASA roles
Two NASA astronauts who traveled farther from Earth than any humans before them are moving into new roles at the space agency. The pair set the distance record during their mission, and NASA is now reassigning them to positions where their experience can shape future human spaceflight. Details of their exact new duties have not been fully laid out.
- 9NASA's Roman Space Telescope sees starlight for the first time▼NASA’s new Roman Space Telescope sees starlight for the first time
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has captured starlight for the first time, a key early test of its optics and instruments. The milestone marks progress for the wide-field observatory designed to survey vast stretches of the sky, study dark energy and hunt for exoplanets as it moves toward full science operations.
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SpaceX is conducting a crew launch, sending astronauts to orbit aboard one of its Falcon 9 rockets and Crew Dragon spacecraft as part of NASA's commercial crew programme. The launch is drawing attention as another milestone in private companies flying humans to space, with coverage focused on the mission, the crew aboard and the spacecraft's journey to the International Space Station.
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission astronauts are arriving at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with live coverage of their arrival being broadcast. The crew's arrival marks the next step in the ongoing partnership between NASA and SpaceX to fly astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Viewers are following the live feed as the crew touches down ahead of their mission activities.
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NASA has announced that the four astronauts assigned to its SpaceX Crew-13 mission are on their way to Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a standard pre-launch step ahead of their trip to the International Space Center aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft. The crew's arrival marks the start of final launch preparations, including training reviews and quarantine procedures at the spaceport.
- 13Florida-born NASA astronaut prepares for ISS launch●From DeBary to space: Florida-born NASA astronaut ready for launch to ISS
A NASA astronaut born in DeBary, Florida is preparing to launch to the International Space Station. The story highlights the astronaut's Florida roots ahead of the mission, drawing local interest from the Treasure Coast area as the launch date approaches.
- 14Hubble spots spiral galaxy spinning in two directions at once▼NASA's Hubble sees an exotic spiral galaxy spinning two ways at once
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has observed an exotic spiral galaxy that appears to rotate in two directions simultaneously, an unusual configuration that challenges standard models of how galaxies spin. The finding is drawing attention across science news outlets, with readers fascinated by the idea that a single galaxy could counter-rotate, likely the result of a past merger or gas accretion.
- 15Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of launch●Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center before big launch
The Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida as final preparations begin for their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival marks a key milestone in the countdown, with preflight training, briefings and vehicle checks underway. The mission is part of NASA's commercial crew program, which rotates astronauts to the orbiting laboratory for long-duration science expeditions.
- 16NASA and IBM's AI Spots Lunar Ice With 22% Better Accuracy●NASA And IBM’s AI Spots Lunar Ice With 22% Better Accuracy
NASA and IBM have developed an artificial intelligence system that detects ice deposits on the Moon with 22% greater accuracy than previous methods. The improvement could sharpen plans to mine lunar water and support future crewed missions, which depend on locating ice at the lunar poles for drinking water, oxygen and fuel production.
- 17Six Join Cast of NASA Drama 'The Challenger' on Prime Video●The Challenger: Six Join Cast of NASA Drama Series on Prime Video
Six actors have joined the cast of 'The Challenger', a drama series about NASA's Space Shuttle Challenger set up at Prime Video. The project will dramatize the story surrounding the 1986 shuttle disaster. Further details about the casting choices, characters, and production timeline were not included in the initial report, and streaming services continue to expand their slate of space and historical dramas.
- 18Philadelphia designer wins $300,000 in NASA Mars food contest●Philadelphia designer wins $300,000 as NASA pays $650,000 for Mars food ideas
A Philadelphia-based designer has won a $300,000 prize as part of NASA's push to develop food systems for future Mars missions. The award comes from a program through which the space agency is paying out $650,000 in total for innovative ideas on feeding astronauts during long-duration spaceflight.
- 19Biloxi Woman Named New Director of Stennis Space Center●Biloxi woman serving as Stennis Space Center’s newest director
A woman from Biloxi, Mississippi has been appointed the newest director of NASA's Stennis Space Center. The appointment is being reported by local outlet WLBT. Details about her background, start date, or priorities have not been made widely available yet. The Stennis Space Center, located in Mississippi, is a major NASA rocket testing facility, so leadership changes there draw regional attention.