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science-and-technology4 months ago

NASA Conducts Colorado Mountain Drills for Artemis Moon Landing Preparation

NASA has certified a new helicopter-based training course in Colorado's mountains to simulate lunar landing conditions for Artemis astronauts, helping them practice landing in challenging environments similar to the Moon's surface, which is crucial for upcoming Artemis missions to explore the lunar South Pole and prepare for future Mars exploration.

space-exploration5 months ago

Artemis II Astronauts Prepare for Moon Mission Amid Budget Challenges

The Artemis II astronauts are preparing for their upcoming Moon mission, with final integration of the Orion capsule and SLS rocket underway at Kennedy Space Center. Despite concerns about the heat shield based on Artemis I's reentry issues, NASA plans to use the same shield with a new reentry profile, and the crew is focused on rigorous training and addressing technical challenges. The mission aims to advance lunar science and demonstrate human spaceflight capabilities, with the crew emphasizing teamwork and vigilance.

space-exploration1 year ago

"Insights from Boeing's Starliner Simulators: Preparing for Crewed Flight"

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is being prepared for upcoming missions to the International Space Station, with astronauts undergoing extensive training in simulators at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The simulators provide a realistic experience for docking and undocking with the ISS, using actual flight software and cockpit displays. The training also includes practicing emergency scenarios and utilizing virtual reality technology to enhance crew readiness. The astronauts' input has influenced design improvements, and the rigorous training emphasizes safety and preparedness for the upcoming missions.

space-exploration1 year ago

"NASA Astronauts Prepare for Artemis 2 Moon Mission Splashdown Practice"

NASA astronaut Christina Birch, a former cyclist with the U.S. national team, described her recent experience practicing splashdown for the Artemis 2 moon mission as "incredible." Birch, who recently graduated as a full-fledged astronaut, participated in recovery exercises off the coast of San Diego to assess procedures after splashdown. She will now support the development of the Orion spacecraft and the Artemis program, working alongside career technicians and fellow astronaut Randy Bresnick. Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 are the next missions for the NASA-led program, with Birch's first assignment involving aiding the development of the spacecraft.

space-exploration1 year ago

"Training for Historic Commercial Spacewalk: Polaris Dawn Astronauts Share Insights"

Polaris Dawn astronauts Jared Isaacman and Scott “Kidd” Poteet are preparing for a historic commercial spacewalk as part of their upcoming mission, which also includes conducting experiments and raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The crew will use SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to reach a higher orbit and demonstrate laser-based communications using the Starlink internet constellation. The development of extravehicular activity (EVA) suits for the spacewalk is progressing rapidly, with the hope of supporting future missions, including potential repairs to the Hubble Space Telescope. The crew remains mindful of past spaceflight tragedies and is focused on thorough training and preparation for their mission.

science-and-technology2 years ago

"ESA's Mission to Bring Moon Samples to Earth"

The European Space Agency is collaborating with a mine in Greenland to recreate the Moon's surface on Earth using anorthosite, a rock with similar properties to lunar material. The agency plans to build two testbeds at its European Astronaut Centre to mimic lunar regions and simulate lunar highlands, aiming to train astronauts and develop new technologies for potential Moon missions. The initiative has garnered significant attention on social media, with many expressing amazement at the agency's innovative approach.

space2 years ago

NASA Collaborates with India to Train Astronauts for 2024 ISS Mission

NASA will assist in training two Indian astronauts, with one of them scheduled to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) in late 2024. The collaboration between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aims to strengthen their partnership in various space projects, including planetary defense and joint efforts concerning the ISS. The Indian astronaut's trip to the ISS is expected to last two weeks, during which they will conduct scientific experiments of importance to India. The training of the astronauts will involve overseas training, with two shortlisted candidates receiving training at NASA. The collaboration also includes the joint launch of the NISAR Earth observation satellite in early 2022.

space-exploration2 years ago

NASA Chief Offers Assistance to ISRO for India's Space Station

The US has announced plans to train and send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station by the end of 2024, marking the first space travel by an Indian citizen since 1984. The selection of the astronaut will be done by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and details of the mission are being worked out. Additionally, the US is ready to collaborate with India in building its first space station and is open to planning an interplanetary mission together. The US delegation also congratulated India on the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 and announced the launch of the Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite in early 2023.