Tag: Artemis Program
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Lunar Glass Bubble Homes: NASA’s Bold Plan to Use Moon Dust for Habitats and Self-Healing Shields
Introduction: A bold leap for Moon habitats NASA is exploring a visionary approach to establishing human habitats on the Moon. By turning lunar soil, or regolith, into glass and then shaping it into bubble-like structures, scientists hope to create transparent, durable homes that can withstand the Moon’s harsh environment. This concept, spearheaded by Skyeports, blends…
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SpaceX Readies 11th Starship Test Flight from Texas Amid Moon Race Shrug
SpaceX Braces for 11th Starship Trial in Texas SpaceX plans to push ahead with the 11th test flight of its Starship rocket from the company’s Starbase facility in Texas. The launch window opens at 6:15 p.m. CDT on Monday, with livestream coverage expected on Elon Musk’s X platform. SpaceX cautions that developmental testing can be…
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Giant northern asteroid crash reshaped the Moon and left radioactive clues, study finds
The Moon’s oldest wound may trace back to a northern strike Billions of years ago, a colossal asteroid plowed into the Moon, carving out the South Pole–Aitken basin—the solar system’s biggest and oldest known impact site. A new study led by planetary scientist Jeffrey Andrews-Hanna of the University of Arizona, published in Nature, argues that…
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Giant Northern Asteroid Crash May Have Made the Moon Radioactive, New Study Suggests
Revisiting the Moon’s oldest scar A new Nature study led by planetary scientist Jeffrey Andrews-Hanna from the University of Arizona revisits a landmark event in our solar system’s history: the giant impact that created the Moon’s largest basin, the South Pole–Aitken (SPA) basin. This colossal feature stretches about 1,931 kilometres from north to south and…
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Moonbound: Artemis II Astronauts Name Orion Capsule
Moonbound: Artemis II astronauts name their Orion capsule The four astronauts slated to fly aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft have chosen a name for the capsule that will carry humanity’s next crewed mission to the Moon. During a press conference in Houston, Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman revealed that the Orion capsule has been officially named…
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Dr. Aparajita Singh: Indian Researcher Honored by NASA’s Artemis Program
Dr. Aparajita Singh: A Trailblazer in Space Research In an extraordinary recognition of innovation and excellence, Dr. Aparajita Singh, a talented researcher from Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, has been honored by NASA’s Artemis program. Her groundbreaking work will see her name inscribed on a microchip that will orbit the Moon alongside NASA’s Orion spacecraft and Space…
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Dr. Aparajita Singh: Pioneer of Innovation Honored by NASA
Introduction to Dr. Aparajita Singh Dr. Aparajita Singh, an esteemed researcher from Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, has made headlines as she becomes the first Indian woman to receive a prestigious accolade from NASA. Her name will be inscribed on a microchip that will orbit the Moon as part of the Artemis 2 mission. This honor is…
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Dr. Aparajita Singh: An Inspiration Honored by NASA
Meet Dr. Aparajita Singh: A Trailblazer in Space Innovation In a groundbreaking recognition, Dr. Aparajita Singh from Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, has made history by having her name honored by NASA’s Artemis program. This prestigious accolade highlights her exceptional contributions to space exploration, as her name will be inscribed on a microchip destined to orbit the…
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NASA’s Duffy Promises to Win the Moon Race Against China
NASA’s Commitment to Lunar Exploration In a recent internal town hall meeting, Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy made it clear that the agency is not backing down in the ongoing race to return to the moon. Duffy’s strong remarks come in response to concerns raised about China’s advancing space capabilities and its ambitions for lunar…
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NASA’s Commitment to Winning the Moon Race
NASA’s Determined Stance in the Moon Race In a notable address to NASA employees, Acting Administrator Sean Duffy made it clear that the agency is committed to maintaining its leadership in lunar exploration. This comes on the heels of growing concerns regarding the increased pace of China’s space exploration missions, particularly their aspirations of landing…