The spacecraft will set off on an eight-year journey to the solar system’s largest planet, focusing…
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New York Times Space & Cosmos
Virginia Norwood, ‘Mother’ of Satellite Imaging Systems, Dies at 96
A pioneer in aerospace, she invented a technology that has enabled scientists to map and study…
Houston Had a Problem: NASA’s Moon Mission Astronauts Were Late.
NASA officials found it more difficult than they expected to surprise the astronauts of the Artemis…
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit Files for Bankruptcy
The satellite launch company, founded by Richard Branson, announced sweeping cuts last week as it struggled…
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Reflects a Wider Swath of Society
The crew’s 10-day journey around the moon and back in 2024 is a crucial step toward…
Meet the 4 Astronauts of Artemis II
Three NASA astronauts and a Canadian will fly around the moon in 2024. Here’s what you…
Live Updates: NASA Is Naming the 4 Astronauts of the Artemis II Moon Mission
The crew of three Americans and one Canadian will be the first humans to fly toward…
NASA to Name 4 Artemis II Moon Astronauts: When to Watch
The crew will attempt the first human spaceflight to the moon since the Apollo 17 mission…
April Space Events: Artemis Astronauts, a Journey to Jupiter and More
Here’s what to expect during the coming month in space and astronomy. Click here…
Virgin Orbit’s Failed Launch Is a Blow to the Company
Richard Branson’s satellite launch company, which hasn’t recovered since a January mishap in Britain, has laid…