Mission

International Space Station Set to Receive Fresh Supplies from Russia on Valentine’s Day Delivery Mission

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A cargo ship has been launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on a mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. The robotic Progress 87 cargo ship, launched by Russia, is carrying about 3 tons of food, propellant, and other supplies to support the activities of the orbiting laboratory. The freighter is scheduled to reach the International Space Station and dock with the Russian Zvezda service module early Saturday, February 17. This delivery …

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SpaceX launches Falcon 9 Rocket on Intuitive Machines IM-1 Mission: Thursday Time Confirmed!

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX has postponed the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket on the Intuitive Machines IM-1 mission from pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center due to off-nominal methane temperatures. The new liftoff time is set for 1:05 a.m. Thursday, with Odysseus, the private company’s moon lander, launching via NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative and Artemis campaign. The Falcon 9 first-stage booster will aim to land at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, …

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Venus Mission Unveiled: What NASA and ESA Are Planning for Earth’s Celestial Twin in 2031

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Paris, France – The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched an ambitious mission to explore Venus, Earth’s mysterious celestial twin. The mission, called EnVision, aims to unravel the mysteries of Venus’s extreme inhospitability and determine if the planet was ever capable of sustaining life. Scheduled for launch in April 2031, EnVision is a collaboration between the ESA and NASA, with NASA providing essential instruments such as the Synthetic Aperture Radar and Deep Space Network support. …

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“Ingredients” of a Global Empire: How Bob Moore Changed the Food Industry Forever with His Stone-Ground Mission

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MILWAUKIE, Ore. – The founder of Bob’s Red Mill, known for its whole-grain food products, has passed away at the age of 94 at his home in Milwaukie, Oregon. Bob Moore, a beloved figure in the natural foods industry, leaves behind a legacy of healthy eating and entrepreneurship. His company’s annual sales have exceeded $100 million, with products sold in over 70 countries. Moore’s interest in healthy eating was sparked after his father’s untimely death …

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Perseverance Spotting Ingenuity at Final Airfield Signals End of Historic 72-Flight Mission

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PASADENA, CA – After 72 groundbreaking flights, the Ingenuity helicopter’s mission on Mars has come to an end. Its partner in exploration, the Perseverance rover, is now shifting its focus to geological discoveries on the Red Planet that may provide insights into its ancient history. Ingenuity sustained damage to a rotor blade during its final flight, marking the conclusion of a three-year mission that began on the floor of Jezero Crater. The Ingenuity team has …

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Spacewalk Delays Continue for Private Astronaut Mission Due to Pressurized Spacesuit Development – What’s Causing the Holdup?

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WASHINGTON – The Polaris Program, a private astronaut mission led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, has experienced a setback with the postponement of its Polaris Dawn mission. Originally scheduled for an April launch, the mission is now delayed until at least the middle of this year, according to a recent announcement. The delay is attributed to the need for additional developmental time to ensure the completion of mission goals and a safe launch and return of …

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SpaceX Nails 11th Orbital Starlink Mission – Watch The Jaw-Dropping Video Here!

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VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, California – SpaceX successfully launched a batch of Starlink satellites, marking the company’s 11th orbital mission of 2024. The launch also included a successful landing of the rocket booster. The mission took place at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, where SpaceX achieved the 11th successful launch of the year. The deployment of the Starlink satellites aims to expand global internet coverage and provide high-speed internet access in remote areas. In …

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SpaceX Crew Dragon Splashdown: All-European Private Astronaut Mission Returns to Earth After Weather Delays

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After experiencing delays due to stormy weather in Florida, the first all-European private astronaut mission has successfully returned to Earth. The crew, which spent an additional six days in space, finally departed from the International Space Station and splashed down off the Florida coast early Friday morning. Originally scheduled to return on Saturday, the crew extended their stay in space due to poor weather conditions in the recovery zone off Florida. SpaceX made the decision …

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Tenacity: Sierra Space’s New Star Wars-Looking Spaceship Ready for Space Mission

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DENVER, CO – The private space race is heating up as Sierra Space, based in Colorado, quietly unveils its sleek and futuristic Tenacity spaceplane. This new contender aims to join the ranks of Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos-funded Blue Origin in revolutionizing space travel. Sierra Space has been working diligently behind the scenes to develop the Tenacity spaceplane, a space-ready version of the Dream Chaser ship. With its Interstellar-esque design and cutting-edge technology, the …

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NASA’s Juno Mission Captures Stunning Images of Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io – See the Incredible Photos Here!

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NASA’s Juno mission captured breathtaking images of Jupiter’s third-largest moon, lo, as it passed within 930 miles of the volcanic celestial body. The spacecraft, now in its third year of the mission, has been chronicling Jupiter and its officially recognized moons. The stunning images revealed active volcanoes on lo, blasting plumes of debris into its thin sulfur dioxide atmosphere. The images of lo’s heavily cratered surface, with hundreds of volcanoes and lava lakes, were published …

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