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Indian astronauts selected for joint ISRO-NASA mission to International Space Station complete initial training

November 29, 2024 admin

Backup-Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair seen during ISS Emergency Scenario Training. The Gaganyatris assigned for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) have completed initial orientations for mission-related ground facility tours, initial overview of mission launch phases, SpaceX suit fit checks, and selected space food options. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday…

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Intuitive Machines clinches $4.8 bln navigation services contract from NASA

September 18, 2024 admin

The Nova-C lunar lander designed by aerospace company Intuitive Machines is displayed at the company’s headquarters in Houston, Texas, U.S., October 3, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters Intuitive Machines said on Tuesday (September 18, 2024) it has bagged a navigation and communication services contract of up to $4.82 billion from NASA for missions in the…

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NASA decision against using Boeing capsule to bring astronauts back adds to company’s problems

August 25, 2024 admin

The space capsule program represents a tiny fraction of Boeing’s revenue, but carrying astronauts is a high-profile job — like Boeing’s work building Air Force One presidential jets. File | Photo Credit: AP NASA’s announcement on Saturday (August 24, 2024) that it won’t use a troubled Boeing capsule to return two stranded astronauts to Earth…

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Russia reports coolant leak in backup line at space station and says crew not in danger

October 10, 2023 admin

A Russian science lab at the International Space Station [File] | Photo Credit: NASA/AP Coolant leaked from a backup line at the International Space Station, Russian officials said Monday, adding that there was no risk to the crew or the outpost. Russian space agency Roscosmos said that coolant leaked from an external backup radiator for…

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