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NASA To Decide On Boeing's Starliner Safety For Astronauts

NASA faces decision on Boeing's Starliner safety for astronauts' return from ISS.

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NASA will decide Saturday if Boeing's new capsule is safe enough to fly 2 astronauts back from space

NASA will decide this weekend whether Boeing's new capsule is safe enough to return two astronauts from the International Space Station, where they've been waiting since June

The Independent UK

The stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts planned to hitch a ride home with SpaceX, but their space suits aren’t compatible with Elon Musk’s spacecraft

NASA did not specify that space suits made by private companies needed to be cross-compatible.

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TEMPUR Pro Luxe Smartcool mattress review: does this all-foam bed keep its cool?

Pressure point-relieving support, no motion transfer and cool nights; TEMPUR proves it’s worth the investment

Evening Standard

The sun hides its age with magnetic activity

Measurements of the sun's age via oscillations that ripple through it can vary depending on whether those measurements are made near solar minimum or maximum.

Space

Inside Polaris Dawn’s Risky Mission to Send Astronauts to a Literal Radiation Belt

Four astronauts are about to fly higher than anyone has in 52 years.

Inverse

How SpaceX modified a Dragon crew capsule for Polaris Dawn's historic private spacewalk

SpaceX made several design changes to its Crew Dragon capsule to accommodate the first private spacewalk on the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission. Here are the key ones.

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How NASA's Curiosity rover changed Mars landings forever (photos)

A look back at how NASA nailed the landing of its Curiosity Mars rover in August 2012, and what that success meant for Red Planet exploration.

Space

What is space anemia? Other complications Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore are likely to face due to prolonged stay in space

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's extended space stay has raised several health concerns. Longer stay in space affects eyes, cardiovascular system, bone density and cognitive health.

The Times of India

Archana Kamath quits professional table tennis to pursue academic career

NEW DELHI: Archana Kamath, who played a crucial role in leading India to the women’s table tennis team quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics, decided to leave the sport despite support from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), and other sponsors. At 23 years old, she has…

The Times of India

SpaceX shows off Dragon capsules for Polaris Dawn, Crew-9 astronaut missions (photos)

SpaceX just gave us a look at the Crew Dragon capsules that will fly on the Polaris Dawn and Crew-9 astronaut missions, which are set to launch on Aug. 27 and Sept. 24, respectively.

Space

Thwaites Glacier won’t collapse like dominoes as feared, study finds, but that doesn’t mean the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ is stable

Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier got its nickname the “Doomsday Glacier” for its potential to flood coastlines around the world if it collapsed. It is already contributing about 4% of annual sea-level rise as it loses ice, and one theory suggests the glacier could soon begin to collapse into the ocean like…

The Conversation

'Apollo 13: Survival' documentary has 'go' for Sep. 5 launch on Netflix

Netflix has begun the countdown to a "re-launch" of one of NASA's most well-known missions in spaceflight history. The streaming service has set Sep. 5 for the premiere of "Apollo 13: Survival."

Space

Polaris Dawn mission: Meet the crew taking 1st commercial spacewalk

Veteran astronaut Jared Isaacman, a billionaire, is funding and flying on SpaceX Polaris Dawn with three other astronauts. Here who is going to space.

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An Ancient Magma Ocean Once Covered the Moon, India’s Pragyan Lunar Rover Reveals

A new study relied on data India's Chandrayaan-3 mission collected near the lunar south pole. Its rover found evidence supporting a popular Moon creation story.

Space

Giant exoplanet the size of 2 Jupiters has a hidden companion disturbing its orbit

Using the NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS, astronomers have discovered a hot Jupiter dancing with a hidden super-Earth companion.

The Conversation

Space missions are getting more complex − lessons from Amazon and FedEx can inform satellite and spacecraft management in orbit

Most space mission systems historically have used one spacecraft designed to complete an entire mission independently. Whether it was a weather satellite or a human-crewed module like Apollo, nearly every spacecraft was deployed and performed its one-off mission completely on its own.

Space

Perseverance rover's Mars samples must be brought back to Earth, scientists stress

Sedimentary deposits sampled by the Perseverance rover could contain evidence of past Martian life.

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4 reality-defying optical illusions in space

From supermoons to penguin galaxies, the universe isn't always what it seems.

Space

How do supermassive black holes 'starve' their galaxies to halt star formation?

The "deaths" of galaxies are caused by their central supermassive black holes, and the "smoking gun" evidence of this connection takes an unexpected form.

Space

Orange you glad there's fruit in space? These astronauts sure are (video)

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick takes a dramatic bite of an orange slice in a new video, illustrating the joy of receiving rare fresh fruit deliveries on the ISS.

Space

Have astronomers found the 'secret recipe' for rapid planet growth?

Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus may dominate the solar system, but their formation remains mysterious. A new model could account for these planets' rapid and efficient births.

Space

Perseverance Mars rover begins 820-foot climb up 'Witch Hazel Hill'

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is about to begin the next leg of its epic Red Planet journey, and its final destination is likely to be the robotic rover's most spectacular sightseeing spot yet.

Space

Mental health in space: ISS experiments help keep astronauts happy off Earth

From VR to skin sensors, here's a glimpse at some of the technology aiding the mental health of astronauts on the International Space Station.

Space

Microsoft co-founder's space art, artifacts to be sold by Christie's

Visions of humanity's future in space and spaceflight artifacts are heading for auction from Paul G. Allen's estate. Christie's is hosting three sales devoted to Allen's art and scientific objects.

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