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What a 2nd Trump administration could mean for NASA and space exploration
Former President Donald J. Trump's return to the White House next January will likely bring big changes to NASA's Artemis ...
Opinion - A few helpful suggestions for President Trump on NASA space policy
This calls for a fresh look at space policy. Here are some hopefully helpful suggestions.
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First Significant Changes in Over a Decade to US Export Controls on Space-Related Items and Activities
U.S. export controls on space-related items were last significantly revised in 2014. Since then, the industry has continued to evolve towards a ...
NASA Keeping Issue With Moon Rocket a Secret
In late 2022, NASA launched its uncrewed Orion spacecraft around the Moon and back as part of its Artemis I mission, setting ...
NASA Is Being Weirdly Secretive About What’s Wrong With Orion’s Heat Shield
Engineers have identified the issue with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield, but NASA isn’t revealing the details yet.
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NASA faces tough decisions on Orion capsule's heat shield for Artemis moon missions
NASA identified more than 100 locations where ablative thermal protective material was liberated during its speedy reentry.
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NASA Has Identified the Cause of Orion's Heat Shield Problem—But It's Keeping It Under Wraps
NASA NASA's Orion spacecraft might have successfully traveled to the Moon and back, but its equipment wasn't fully stable throughout the journey. Now, after nearly two years, NASA finally knows ...
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The US Risks Losing to China in the Race to Send People Back to the Moon’s Surface
The U.S. lunar program is delayed, while China has pledged to put astronauts on the Moon by 2030 – and it has a habit of ...
Artemis 2 astronauts train for emergencies with Orion spacecraft ahead of 2025 moon launch (photos)
How do you get ready for a moon mission? The Artemis 2 astronauts practiced a day in space ahead of their historic liftoff in ...
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NASA finds, but does not disclose, root cause of Orion heat shield erosion
Damage to the heat shield on the Orion spacecraft flown on Artemis 1, as depicted in a NASA Office of Inspector General report. Credit: NASA OIG HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — NASA has determined why the ...