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What’s next for Boeing Starliner after its 1st crew flight test?

Boeing Starliner makes an uncrewed approach to the International Space Station during its second test flight, on May 20, 2022 ...

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NASA prepares for intense sun storms on Mars during ‘solar maximum’

This coronal mass ejection, captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, erupted on the sun on Aug. 31, 2012, traveling over ...

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Scottish scientists discover ‘very strange’ fossilized ‘Chinese dragon’ that is 240 million years old

The fierce long-necked predator pre-dated the plesiosaurus by 40 million years Scientists found the fossilized reptile, a crocodile ancestor, with ...

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NASA-funded pulsed plasma rocket concept aims to send astronauts to Mars in 2 months

An illustration of Howe Industries' Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR) concept. An innovative rocket system could revolutionize future deep space missions ...

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Hubble Celebrates the 15th Anniversary of Servicing Mission 4

An astronaut is moved on the end of a shuttle robotic arm in the cargo bay with numerous tools attached ...

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NASA Sets Coverage for Dragon Spacecraft Relocation on Space Station

The SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft pictured from the International Space Station. In preparation for the arrival of NASA’s Boeing Crew ...

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NASA Balloons Head North of Arctic Circle for Long-Duration Flights

NASA is set to begin launch operations mid-May for the 2024 Sweden Long-Duration Scientific Balloon Campaign. Four stadium-sized, scientific balloons ...

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‘I really like these suits.’ Boeing’s snazzy (and flexible) Starliner spacesuits have astronauts buzzing (exclusive)

Boeing spacesuits being used by three NASA astronauts. From left: Mike Fincke (Starliner-1 commander), Suni Williams (Crew Flight Test pilot) ...

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Site-Wide Environmental Assessment for Marshall Space Flight Center, Alabama

Pictured at sunset is Marshall Space Flight Center’s Propulsion R&D Lab, Building 4205. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) ...

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NASA’s Commercial Partners Deliver Cargo, Crew for Station Science

NASA partners with commercial companies to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation of cargo and crew members to and from ...