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NASA is opening up bids for who will run the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA is opening up bids for the management of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, as the current contract with the California Institute of Technology concludes in 2028. This move signals a potential shift in the operational leadership of the renowned space exploration center.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft just got an assist from Mars on the way to its asteroid namesake
NASA's Psyche spacecraft received a gravitational assist from Mars as it continues its journey to the asteroid Psyche. This maneuver helps the spacecraft adjust its trajectory towards its destination, an asteroid believed to be the core of an early planet. Studying this asteroid could provide valuable insights into the formation of Earth's core.
NASA is set to begin training with a prototype of Blue Origin's crew moon lander
NASA is preparing to train astronauts with a prototype of Blue Origin's crew moon lander. The space agency aims to land astronauts on the moon in 2028.
NASA's Curiosity rover gets its drill stuck, recordings from the Arctic seafloor and more science stories
This week's science news includes an update on NASA's Curiosity rover experiencing a drill issue and recordings from the Arctic seafloor. The article covers various scientific developments and discoveries.
Alien Disclosure: The U.S releasing the UAP files ties into gaming tropes rather nicely
The recent declassification of UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) files by the U.S. Department of War, FBI, and NASA has sparked discussions about their connection to gaming tropes. While no definitive proof of alien life was revealed, the release of reports from military personnel and astronauts, including transcripts from Apollo missions and sightings near military bases, highlights a growing seriousness in addressing these events. This influx of real-world mystery provides a rich source of inspiration for science fiction games exploring themes of space exploration, alien encounters, and humanity's place in the cosmos, as seen in titles like The Outer Wilds, Aphelion, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Exodus, and Kerbal Space Program.
Interview: Freddy Jones Band discuss NASA using “In a Daydream” — MP3s & NPCs
Freddy Jones Band members Marty Lloyd and Rich Ross discuss their song "In a Daydream" being unexpectedly used as wake-up music for NASA's Artemis II mission. They also talk about re-recording the song as "Artemis II Reimagined" and creating an accompanying music video featuring mission imagery. The band reflects on their music's generational reach and the possibility of future albums.
NASA's initial takeaways from the Artemis II mission, and more science stories
NASA is analyzing the performance of the Artemis II mission, which successfully sent four astronauts to the moon and back. Initial assessments of the Orion spacecraft's heat shield and the SLS rocket indicate they performed well, though issues with the toilet system are being investigated. Astronauts Christina Koch and Reid Wiseman have shared insights and videos from the mission, including a view of Earthset.
NASA targets a September launch for its next big space telescope
NASA is targeting an early September launch for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which boasts a field of view 100 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope. The telescope will study dark energy, exoplanets, and astrophysics from a vantage point nearly 1 million miles from Earth. The launch is scheduled to occur no later than May 2027 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
There's no memory crisis in space, as astronauts on the ISS are getting new laptops with 128 GB of RAM and a…
Astronauts on the International Space Station are set to receive new HP ZBook G9 Fury laptops equipped with Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell mobile GPUs, and 128 GB of DDR5 ECC RAM. These custom machines have undergone extensive testing, including radiation bombardment, to ensure reliability in the space environment. The new laptops are expected to come online soon.
NASA's Curiosity Rover found promising organic chemicals on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has detected over 20 organic molecules, including complex compounds like naphthalene and benzothiophene, preserved in 3.5-billion-year-old Martian sandstones. This discovery, made using a novel wet chemistry experiment, adds to the evidence that the foundational elements of life may have existed on ancient Mars and that organic material can survive for billions of years.
A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science news
This week in science news, a comet was observed exploding into dust as it made a close approach to the sun, and NASA and ESA shared images of the event. The nonprofit American Rivers named the Potomac River the most endangered in the US, citing sewage pollution from aging infrastructure and a surge in data center development. Additionally, the European Space Agency shared new images of Mars showing changes in volcanic ash distribution over the last 50 years.
A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science stories
This week's science news includes NASA's images of a comet disintegrating as it approached the sun, American Rivers naming the Potomac River the most endangered in the US due to sewage pollution and data center development, and ESA sharing images showing changes in Martian volcanic ash deposits. The article also mentions a new PBS documentary on the Artemis program.
The PBS Artemis II documentary is streaming on YouTube
PBS's documentary 'Return to the Moon,' detailing NASA's Artemis II mission, is now available to stream on YouTube. The hour-long film covers the history of the Artemis program and the specific preparations for the mission, which saw astronauts orbit the Moon and travel further from Earth than ever before.
NASA restarts work to support Europe's uncrewed trip to Mars after years of setbacks
NASA has resumed work to support the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin rover mission to Mars, with a planned launch no earlier than 2028 via a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. This partnership involves NASA providing launch assistance and specific hardware, while ESA supplies the rover and lander. The mission, aimed at searching for signs of ancient life, has faced numerous delays since its conception in 2001 due to budget constraints, technical issues, and geopolitical events.
How to watch Artemis: to the Moon and Back documentary for free around the world
The documentary 'Artemis: To the Moon and Back' is now available on BBC iPlayer, detailing the development and missions of NASA's Artemis program, including Artemis I and II. The film features insights from project engineers and NASA personnel. Viewers outside the UK can access the content using a VPN.
Artemis II hype sees Kerbal Space Program beat all-time Steam player record 11 years after launch
Kerbal Space Program has achieved a new all-time Steam player record with over 20,875 concurrent players, driven by renewed interest in space exploration following NASA's Artemis II mission. A timely discount on PC also contributed to the surge in players for the original spaceflight simulator, while its sequel, Kerbal Space Program 2, continues to struggle with low player counts and negative reviews.
Sunday Tech Bits
NASA has open-sourced the original Apollo 11 code, making the Command Module and Lunar Module code public domain resources. This move by NASA provides valuable historical and technical data for public access.
The Artemis II astronauts are back after a 10-day journey around the moon
The Artemis II astronauts have successfully returned to Earth after a 10-day mission around the Moon, splashing down off the coast of San Diego. This test flight, carrying NASA's Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen, paves the way for future lunar surface missions like Artemis III, which will involve landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin.
How to watch the Artemis II landing
NASA's Artemis II mission is scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego today at approximately 8:07 PM ET, concluding a nine-day trip around the Moon. The Orion spacecraft, carrying astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen, will undergo a critical re-entry phase, facing extreme temperatures. NASA will stream the landing on YouTube and NASA+, with broadcasts also available on Netflix and HBO Max starting at 6:30 PM ET.
Astronot Artemis II Nonton Project Hail Mary Sebelum Jalankan Misi
Artemis II astronauts Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch watched the science fiction film Project Hail Mary during their quarantine period before their 10-day mission to the Moon. Astronaut Jeremy Hansen expressed his admiration for Ryan Gosling's performance and found the film inspiring, drawing parallels between the movie's depiction of science and their own space endeavors.
