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Boeing's Starliner launch will be the 1st astronaut flight on an Atlas V rocket. How did NASA and ULA get it ready for crews? (exclusive)

NASA astronauts will ride a United Launch Alliance Atlas V for the 1st time on May 6. Getting the long-running rocket ready for humans took thousands of checks.

Space

Sun unleashes X-class solar flare, radio blackouts reported (video)

A recently detected sunspot region unleashed a powerful X4.5 solar flare early Monday morning, causing radio blackouts throughout parts of the Eastern Hemisphere.

Space

1st woman to command a US spacecraft Eileen Collins 'signs' patch to inspire girls

A patch created to honor Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a U.S. spacecraft, features a geometric pattern representing the glow of her space shuttle lifting off into the night sky.

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Boeing Starliner brings astronaut launches back to Atlas rocket and Cape Canaveral

The launch of astronauts on a Boeing spacecraft will mark a first for the company, but will also bring human spaceflight back to a rocket and launch site after more than 50 years.

Space

How 'Earth's twin' Venus lost its water and became a hellish planet

New research may have identified a culprit molecule that caused Venus, often described as Earth's twin, to lose its water and become an inhospitable hellscape.

Space

Boeing's Starliner to join exclusive spacecraft club with 1st astronaut launch today

Boeing's Starliner capsule will launch astronauts for the first time today (May 6), joining a very select group of spacecraft.

Space

Israel orders Rafah evacuations; Boeing plans to launch a spacecraft

Israel has ordered Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah after cease-fire talks failed. Boeing is set to launch two astronauts to the International Space Station tonight.

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Launch for Boeing Starliner's first crewed ride into space has been scrubbed

Boeing's Starliner program has been plagued with delays and design problems for several years.

WEKU

Boeing hopes to polish its reputation with Starliner crew capsule launch

Company, which has been plagued by safety issues in its avionics wing, will send two astronauts to the ISS in its new spacecraft

The Guardian - US

Boeing's Starliner is a 'big piece of America's overall strategy for access to low Earth orbit,' astronaut says

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Josh Kutryk says Boeing Starliner is "important strategically" for America's space program.

Space

Handle Mars with care: Guidelines needed for responsible Red Planet exploration, experts say

A new study calls for "geoconservation" principles applied to space, so that astronauts exploring Mars and other cosmic bodies don't compromise future scientific work.

Space

This literary sci-fi odyssey should be Netflix’s next big-budget adaptation

Kim Stanley Robinson's epic Mars Trilogy is the perfect source material for the next great sci-fi show.

Tom’s Guide

NASA's chief is worried about China getting back to the moon first. Here's why

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson told NPR he sees the U.S. in an urgent race with China to find water on the moon, and that he trusts SpaceX, despite Elon Musk's increasingly controversial profile.

WEKU

Earth from space: Mysterious wave ripples across 'galaxy' of icebergs in Arctic fjord

A puzzling arc was spotted in the water of a Greenland fjord littered with iceberg fragments. There are a couple of possible explanations for this bizarre phenomenon but we will likely never know what caused it, experts say.

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Boeing's Starliner Set For First Crewed Mission To ISS

After years of delays, Boeing's Starliner capsule is set to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) Monday, a milestone for the US aerospace giant and NASA. The flight, a final test before Starliner takes up regular service for the space agency, is critical for Boeing, whose reputation has…

Space

NASA astronaut and director Ellen Ochoa awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

The first Hispanic woman to launch into space is now the second female astronaut to be awarded the United States' highest honor. Ellen Ochoa was bestowed with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Space

Happy National Astronaut Day 2024! Holiday's founder talks importance of honoring America's spaceflyers (exclusive)

For National Astronaut Day 2024, we have an exclusive interview with Uniphi Good's Annie Balliro on why she founded the holiday honoring America's spaceflyers.

Space

After an 'emotional rollercoaster,' NASA astronauts are ready to fly on Boeing Starliner

Two NASA astronauts waited several extra years for their ride aboard Boeing Starliner, but the wait was not fully unexpected, the former test pilots recently shared with reporters.

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X-ray spacecraft reveals odd 'Cloverleaf' radio circle in new light (image)

Thanks to XMM-Newton, astronomers may know the powerful event that gave rise to the Cloverleaf odd radio circle.

Space

Where can I see the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024?

The path of annularity on Oct. 2, 2024, passes through the Pacific Ocean and South America. View detailed maps of where the eclipse will be visible here.

The Guardian - AU

The new ‘space race’: what are China’s ambitions and why is the US so concerned?

As China launches its Chang’e-6 mission to the far side of the moon, US officials have expressed alarm at the pace of its advancements

Tom’s Guide

Tempur-Cloud vs Tempur-Adapt: Which is the best Tempur-Pedic mattress for you?

We've tested both the Tempur-Cloud and Tempur-Adapt mattress — here's which one delivers the best comfort and support for you.

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Boeing Starliner rolls out to launch pad for 1st astronaut flight on May 6 (photos)

Starliner is at last at its Florida launch pad for its historic 1st mission with astronauts. The Boeing spacecraft made a brief journey there May 4 to coincide with Star Wars Day.

Space

What's next for Boeing Starliner after its 1st crew flight test?

Astronauts will board a Boeing Starliner spacecraft for the 1st ISS test flight no earlier than May 6. Boeing says it's already working on first operational mission Starliner-1 for 2025.

Space

What time is Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch for NASA on June 5?

Boeing is ready to launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA on June 5. Here's what to know on when it will launch.

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