Astronomy - The Canadian Media

US Space Force chief raises concern about China’s ‘mind-boggling’ space advancements

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 - by cmedia

#US, #China, #USSpaceForce, #ChineseSpaceAdvancements Washington/IBNS-CMEDIA: The head of the United States Space Force, General Chance Saltzman, has raised concerns over the rapid pace of China’s military developments in space, warning of escalating risks …

Indian Space Research Organization launches first analog space mission in Leh

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 - by cmedia

#ISRO, #ISROAnalogSpaceMission, #BAS, #Leh IBNS-CMEDIA: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Friday announced the launch of its first analog space mission aims to simulate life in an interplanetary habitat to tackle the …

Astronomy / Technology

NASA identifies 9 potential landing sites near the lunar South Pole on Moon for Artemis III Mission

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 - by cmedia

#NASA, #ArtemisIIIMission, #Moon IBNS-CMEDIA: Prepping up for the upcoming Artemis III mission, the National Aeronautics Space Agency (NASA) shortlisted nine potential landing sites near the lunar South Pole. This is the American …

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NASA, Artemis Accords Signatories Progress on Sustainable Exploration

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024 - by cmedia

A record number of Artemis Accords signatories, including the United States, gathered at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the world’s largest global space conference taking place in Milan this week, …

Astronomy / Science / Technology

Space X rescue mission reaches ISS, Indian-origin Sunita Williams to remain in space till Feb

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024 - by cmedia

#NASA, #ISS, #SunitaWilliams, #SpaceX IBNS-CMEDIA: A SpaceX Crew-9 mission reached the International Space Station on Monday in their bid to rescue NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore who are currently stranded in …

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NASA Awards $1.5 Million at Watts on the Moon Challenge Finale

September 22, 2024September 22, 2024 - by cmedia

NASA has awarded a total of $1.5 million to two U.S. teams for their novel technology solutions addressing energy distribution, management, and storage as part of the agency’s Watts on the …

Astronomy

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to cast their votes from space in US Presidential poll

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024 - by cmedia

#NASA, #SunitaWilliams, #ButchWilmore, #ISS IBNS-CMEDIA: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are currently stranded in the International Space Station (ISS), on Friday said they are planning to caste their votes in …

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NASA to Provide Coverage of Progress 89 Launch, Space Station Docking

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 - by cmedia

NASA will provide live launch and docking coverage of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft delivering nearly three tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the Expedition 71 crew aboard the International …

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NASA’s 21st Northrop Grumman Mission Launches Scientific Studies to Station

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024 - by cmedia

NASA and its international partners are sending scientific investigations to the International Space Station on Northrop Grumman’s 21st commercial resupply services mission. Flying aboard the company’s Cygnus spacecraft are tests of water …

Astronomy

NASA selects Andre Douglas as its Artemis II Backup Crew Member for Moon Mission

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 - by cmedia

NASA has reportedly selected astronaut Andre Douglas as its backup crew member for the agency’s Artemis II test flight, the first crewed mission under NASA’s Artemis campaign. Douglas will train alongside NASA …