In a surprising move, US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jared Isaacman, a billionaire CEO, to be the next head of NASA. Isaacman, 41, is known for being the CEO of Shift4, a payments company, and for his incredible journey into space. He has not only flown to space twice
An asteroid recently made a dramatic appearance in the sky above a small town in eastern Siberia, providing an unexpected light show for the residents. The event, which took place on Tuesday evening, caught the attention of the people in Olyokminsk, a town of around 10,000 people located about 650
Boeing, the giant aerospace company, is thinking about selling off parts of its NASA business, including the troubled Starliner program and operations supporting the International Space Station (ISS). This news comes from The Wall Street Journal, which spoke to sources who know about Boeing’s plans. What’s Happening with Starliner? The
NASA is facing a serious challenge with two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) after a failed mission by Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Originally, these astronauts were supposed to return to Earth within a week, but it’s now been more than two months, and their return is still uncertain.
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over a month due to technical issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. Initially planned for a brief stay, they encountered helium leaks and thruster malfunctions, preventing their return to Earth. Despite the setbacks, both
NASA is upset about being excluded from China’s Chang’e-6 Moon mission, which is sharing lunar samples with other countries like Italy, France, and Pakistan. The issue stems from the U.S. Wolf Amendment, which restricts NASA from collaborating with China on space projects. To receive the samples, the U.S. needs to
NASA has announced that SpaceX will build a spacecraft, dubbed the “U.S. Deorbit Vehicle,” tasked with guiding the International Space Station (ISS) into controlled destruction by the end of this decade. Valued at $843 million, this ambitious plan aims to safely maneuver the ISS, the size of a football field,
NASA and international partners are collaborating to establish a new timekeeping system for the moon, addressing the complexities of lunar time as astronauts prepare for future missions. The fundamental issue with timekeeping is perhaps the most mind-boggling peculiarity of our universe: seconds pass by ever so slightly more quickly at
A recent study published in the Planetary Science Journal suggests that “moonquakes” may have an effect in the vicinity of the lunar south pole, causing our Moon to shrink, which could be a problem. The study draws attention to a restless Moon that may be causing “moonquakes” that could endanger
