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Space law doesn’t protect historical sites, mining operations or moon bases—a lawyer describes a framework that could
April 2025 was a busy month for space.This post was originally published on this site
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NASA’s planned budget cuts could set back space science, but show how to future-proof the agency
The 2026 NASA budget proposal would slash around US$6 billion (£4.4 billion) in funding. This is a huge reduction, amounting to around 25% of recent NASA budgets. The savings would mainly come from NASA science […]
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Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth on Saturday, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus.This post was originally published on this site
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Soviet-era spacecraft is expected to plummet to Earth this weekend after 53 years
A half-ton Soviet spacecraft that never made it to Venus 53 years ago is expected to fall back to Earth this weekend.This post was originally published on this site
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Proba-3 achieves precise formation flying
For the first time, two spacecraft in orbit were aligned in formation with millimeter precision and maintained their relative position for several hours without any control from the ground.This post was originally published on this […]
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Key portion of Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope clears thermal vacuum test
A major part of NASA’s nearly complete Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope just passed a lengthy thermal test to ensure it will function properly in the space environment.This post was originally published on this site
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Spacecraft can ‘brake’ in space using drag − advancing craft agility, space safety and planetary missions
When you put your hand out the window of a moving car, you feel a force pushing against you called drag. This force opposes a moving vehicle, and it’s part of the reason why your […]
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SpaceX sends up latest Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral
A Falcon 9 carrying 28 Starlink satellites lifted off at 9:17 p.m. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40.This post was originally published on this site
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Private Japanese lunar lander enters orbit around moon ahead of a June touchdown
A private lunar lander from Japan is now circling the moon, with just another month to go before it attempts a touchdown.This post was originally published on this site
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NASA progresses toward crewed moon mission with spacecraft and rocket milestones
Engineers, technicians, mission planners, and the four astronauts set to fly around the moon next year on Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed Artemis mission, are rapidly progressing toward launch.This post was originally published on this […]