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With Aditya-L1 spacecraft placed in halo orbit, focus is on data collection on sun

With the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully placing the Aditya-L1 spacecraft in a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point (L1) on January 6, the focus is now on the operation of the scientific instruments and data collection.

The Hindu

The age of the private moon mission has begun

Astrobotic's Peregrine Lander has set the stage for a new era of commercial missions to the moon in the coming years.

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Peregrine 1 has ‘no chance’ of landing on moon due to fuel leak

Astrobotic company says goal is now to get US spacecraft as far as possible before it loses power

The Guardian - US

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NASA funds Venus sample-return, interstellar probes and other far-out space tech

Through its NIAC program, NASA has awarded funding to 13 innovative space technology concepts that could shape future missions to Venus, Mars and worlds beyond our solar system.

Space

Peregrine's Moon Mission in Peril: Fuel Loss Threatens Landing

Follow the breathtaking and unexpected journey of Peregrine, the lunar lander that encountered fuel loss and sun trouble, jeopardizing its moon landing mis...

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U.S. moon landing attempt seems doomed after fuel leak

U.S. moon landing attempt seems doomed after fuel leak. Astrobotic’s apparent failure could complicate the U.S.’s strategy to ship hardware to the moon using the commercial sector

The Hindu

NASA to push back moon mission timelines amid spacecraft delays - sources

NASA is set to delay its next few missions to the moon under a key program as technical hurdles mount with the various spacecraft it intends to use to get there, according to four people familiar with NASA’s plans.

The Hindu

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Former astronaut Mike Massimino discusses private moon landing initiatives

Join former astronaut Mike Massimino as he discusses the challenges and excitement of space exploration, and why we should continue to reach for the moon.

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1st photo from crippled private Peregrine moon lander holds clue to anomaly

The photo shows a disturbance in some of Peregrine's insulation, which is consistent with a problem in the moon lander's propulsion system.

Space

Lunar mission faces critical setback, alternate plans being assessed

In a major setback for the first U.S. moon mission since Apollo, the lunar lander on the Vulcan rocket encounters a critical propellant problem. The missio...

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Private Peregrine moon lander suffers 'critical' fuel loss after launch, mission at risk

Astrobotic's Peregrine lander suffered a problem with its propulsion system today (Jan. 8) that will apparently prevent it from journeying to the moon.

Space

U.S.’s first moon landing attempt in 50 years in jeopardy because of engine problem

Astrobotic Technology launches Peregrine spacecraft to the moon, aiming to be the first private business to land on the moon. NASA provides millions to build and fly lunar landers.

The Hindu

Private Peregrine lander launches to the moon: What science could it do?

Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander launched today (Jan. 8) with five NASA science payloads aboard. Here's what the experiments are designed to do.

Space

Senior minister for UK space launches needed, MPs told

The deputy CEO of SaxaVord Spaceport, said they are aiming for their first rocket launches this summer.

The Independent UK

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How many SpaceX launches will there be in 2024 and what are the missions?

SpaceX has quite a few launches this month as part of Starlink

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Lunar mission in jeopardy as anomaly interrupts moon landing attempt

Join us as we explore the latest lunar mission update, where the first American moon lander since 1972 encounters an unexpected anomaly mid-flight. Will th...

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Private Peregrine moon lander suffers anomaly after historic Vulcan rocket launch, Astrobotic says

Astrobotic's private Peregrine moon lander has suffered an anomaly in space after separating from its Vulcan Centaur rocket early Monday, Jan. 8. The fate of the mission is unclear.

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Turbulent 1st moments of a black hole's life captured in new simulations

Scientists modeled how black holes and neutron stars form after dying stars collapse, and explained why some get a hard 'kick' into interstellar space.

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Private spacecraft successfully launched, carrying lunar memorials to moon

Embark on a creative and historic journey as the first commercial lunar mission sets off to the moon, carrying mementos and controversy along the way.

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See the moon meet up with Mercury, Venus and Mars in the early morning sky on Jan. 9

In the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, Jan. 9, Mercury, Venus and Mars will appear alongside a thin crescent moon in the morning sky.

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DHL delivering Everest rock, 'meme' coin to the moon on Astrobotic lander

A rock from Mount Everest, a time capsule from Belgium, a physical 'meme' coin and a letter from a private astronaut are now being delivered to the moon's surface by DHL.

Space

Floating 'magic islands' on Saturn's moon Titan may be honeycomb-shaped snow

On Saturn's largest moon, Titan, snows of organic compounds may form glacier-like honeycomb chunks in methane lakes, appearing as floating "magic islands."

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Historic U.S. lunar mission launches with scientific payloads and remains

Join us as we witness the spectacular launch of the first U.S. lunar lander in decades, loaded with equipment, mementos, and even human remains to pave the...

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ULA's 1st Vulcan Centaur rocket launch looks spectacular in these photos and videos

Relive ULA's Vulcan Centaur debut with these awesome photos. The mission sent the private Peregrine moon lander toward Earth's nearest neighbor.

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The Best Sci-Fi Show of 2023 Just Dropped a Secretly Brilliant Twist

In 'For All Mankind' Season 4, two Martian spies were just revealed. But the twist doesn't play out how you'd expect, and for good reason.

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