NASA’s supersonic X-59 jet, which could reduce the flight time between NYC and London by half, is nearing its first flight.
Imagine having breakfast in New York and snacking later in London. Testing continues on a much-anticipated supersonic jet designed to quietly surpass the sound barrier. The X-59, nicknamed “The Son of Concorde,” has recently powered up for taxi tests on its own for the first time as of July 10. This marks a significant step […]
Planned reductions to NASA’s science program would have serious consequences
“There’s no dollar or Buckrogers.” This quote from the 1983 film The Right Stuff highlights that pursuing space goals isn’t going to be inexpensive. So, what does the future hold for NASA as its budget makes its way through Congress? When adjusted for inflation, NASA’s current budget is about 25% less than it was in […]
How Starship can meet the timeline for Musk and NASA’s goals
SpaceX’s Starship Test Ends in Explosion On June 18th, SpaceX conducted a static fire test for its latest spacecraft in preparation for a test flight slated for June 29th. Unfortunately, the spacecraft exploded, creating a massive fireball and damaging the test stand. In response, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attempted to lighten the mood, quoting Monty […]
Jared Isaacman, as NASA’s administrator, should focus on establishing a base on the Moon.
Jared Isaacman has a significant role ahead of him once he’s fully confirmed in managing the American space agency. A pressing issue on his agenda is how to navigate human missions to both the moon and Mars, and he has suggested tackling both objectives simultaneously. “As the president mentioned, our priority will be sending American […]
NASA’s Hubble dilemma: risky fix or expensive substitute
It’s hard to overstate just how remarkable the Hubble Space Telescope is. Recently, NASA and the scientific community have celebrated 35 years of this iconic telescope, reflecting on the stunning images and significant discoveries it has contributed to our understanding of the cosmos. The idea of using space telescopes isn’t new—NASA started fundraising for Hubble […]
NASA’s Budget Crunch: Is It Threatening Our Bold Space Aspirations?
Jared Isaacman achieved remarkable success, establishing his first multi-billion dollar enterprise at just 16. He participated in two private space missions. Inspiration 4 amassed hundreds of billions for St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital. Polaris Dawn showcased the first private spacecraft and traveled further from Earth than any humans have since the Apollo 17 mission. […]
Nasa’s oldest astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth | Space
Cakes, gifts, and modest family celebrations could be the number of seniors celebrating their 70th birthday. However, Dom Petit, NASA’s oldest astronaut, has surged towards Earth on a spacecraft, and has become a Septure Genarian, closing off a seven-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS). The Soyuz capsule, carrying the Americans and two Russian […]
LIVE: Watch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 docking to International Space Station
Watch live coverage of the rendezvous, docking, hatch opening and welcoming remarks of a new crew of four, the replacements … source
WATCH: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 returns to Earth from the International Space Station
NASA provides live coverage of SpaceX’s Crew-9 return to earth, bringing home the Starliner astronauts who spent nine months … source
SpaceX launches new crew to ISS to finally relieve NASA’s 2 stuck astronauts
Cape Canaveral, Florida – NASA alternative Two stacked astronauts It was launched on the International Space Station on Friday night, paving the way for the pair's return after a long nine months of month. Butch Willmore and Suni Williams Before you check out, you will need SpaceX to take this rescue team to the space […]