SpaceX Awarded Over $733 Million in National Security Space Launch Contracts Nebula NerdOctober 21, 202401 views The US Space Force’s Space Systems Command recently granted SpaceX two significant National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 Launch Service Task Orders, with a combined value exceeding… Read more
NASA Forms New Team to Review Mars Sample Return Program Nebula NerdOctober 18, 202406 views NASA Forms New Team to Review Mars Sample Return Program NASA has recently formed a new strategy review team tasked with evaluating and potentially revising the architecture of the Mars… Read more
Exploring Immunity and Heart Health in Space: Crew-8’s Return and Research Highlights Nebula NerdOctober 18, 202408 views Exploring Immunity and Heart Health in Space: Crew-8’s Return and Research Highlights The focus of recent studies aboard the International Space Station centers on the impact of microgravity on astronauts’… Read more
Crew-8 Mission Awaits Splashdown Near Florida Coast Nebula NerdOctober 18, 2024010 views Crew-8 Mission Awaits Splashdown Near Florida Coast The Crew-8 mission, consisting of four astronauts, is currently in the process of preparing for a splashdown off the coast of Florida. Mission… Read more
Sandia National Laboratories Evaluates Heat Shields for NASA Missions Nebula NerdOctober 16, 202407 views Sandia National Laboratories Evaluates Heat Shields for NASA Missions Sandia National Laboratories is currently assessing heat shields for NASA missions, such as the Mars Sample Return and Titan missions, utilizing… Read more
Maritime Launch Services Ltd. and Reaction Dynamics Collaborate to Boost Canadian Orbital Launch Capabilities Nebula NerdOctober 16, 202406 views Maritime Launch Services Ltd. and Reaction Dynamics Collaborate to Boost Canadian Orbital Launch Capabilities Maritime Launch Services Ltd. and Reaction Dynamics have joined forces to enhance Canada’s orbital launch capabilities.… Read more
Starfighters Space Inc Expands Operations to Midland, Texas Nebula NerdOctober 16, 202406 views Starfighters Space Inc, which was initially located at Kennedy Space Center, has broadened its launch operations by adding a new facility at the Midland, Texas Spaceport. This expansion is a… Read more
SpaceX Achieves Groundbreaking Rocket Catch with Mechanical Chopsticks Nebula NerdOctober 16, 202409 views SpaceX recently accomplished a groundbreaking feat by successfully “catching” the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket using mechanical “chopsticks” at the launch pad following a test flight. This achievement represents… Read more
Exploring the Technology Behind Mars Rover Landings Nebula NerdOctober 16, 202408 views Exploring the Technology Behind Mars Rover Landings The article titled “Controlled Propulsion for Gentle Landings” delves into the sophisticated technology employed in the Mars rovers Curiosity and Perseverance. It highlights… Read more
Luminous Comet Spotted by SOHO Nebula NerdOctober 16, 202407 views The SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory), a collaborative project between the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA, has recently spotted a luminous comet, designated as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3). This… Read more