Work ongoing to restore contact with Proba-3's CoronagraphAn anomaly onboard the Proba-3 mission’s Coronagraph spacecraft led to loss of contact between the spacecraft and ground control. The root cause of the anomaly is under investigation and mission teams are working hard to recover the situation.
Firefly Aerospace identifies cause of Alpha test anomalyFirefly Aerospace has pinpointed a minor hydrocarbon contamination as the root cause of a combustion… The post Firefly Aerospace identifies cause of Alpha test anomaly appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
International Space Station: Launching NASA and Humanity into Deep SpaceCuriosity and the desire to explore are traits deeply rooted in human nature. Space exploration is no exception; it reflects humanity’s timeless drive to seek new horizons, challenge our limits, and understand our universe. The advancements of modern civilization—from the electricity that powers our homes to basic hygienic breakthroughs that ensure our health— happened thanks […]
Got bunions? Here are 6 things you should knowThe word "bunion" is Greek for turnip. And yes, this red, swollen bump at the base and side of your big toe can look like an unsightly root vegetable. More importantly, a bunion can be painful, making ...
SpaceX blames Starship Flight 8 mishap on engine hardware failureThe failure of SpaceX’s Starship on its most recent test flight had a different root cause than the previous failure, despite happening at about the same time. The post SpaceX blames Starship Flight 8 mishap on engine hardware failure appeared first on SpaceNews.
The remote seeds of explorationThere may be something about Earth’s remote places that root many of humanity’s greatest achievements in space. John Glenn (the first American to orbit the Earth) and Neil Armstrong (the […] The post The remote seeds of exploration appeared first on SpaceNews.
Celebrating 20 Years: Night Sky Networkby Vivan White & Kat Troche of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific NASA’s Night Sky Network is one of the most successful and longstanding grassroots initiatives for public engagement in astronomy education. Started in 2004 with the PlanetQuest program out of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and currently supported by NASA’s Science Activation, the Night […]
NASA’s Brad Doorn Brings Farm Belt Wisdom to Space-Age AgricultureFrom his South Dakota roots to leading NASA’s agricultural program, Brad Doorn’s mission has remained the same: help farmers feed the world.
NASA’s BlueFlux Campaign Supports Blue Carbon Management in South FloridaIntroduction Along the southernmost rim of the Florida Peninsula, the arching prop roots or “knees” of red mangroves (Rhizophora mangle) line the coast – see Photo 1. Where they dip below the water’s surface, fish lay their eggs, enjoying the protection from predators that the trees provide. Among their branches, wading birds, such as the great […]
Quantum Key Distribution and laser communication: Here’s what you need to knowQuantum Key Distribution, or QKD, has drawn significant attention in the space industry. By making use of cryptographic security rooted in the laws of physics, it promises to safeguard communications […]
Station Science Top News: Oct. 11, 2024Researchers verified that 3D micro-computed tomography scans can map the orientation of plant roots in space and used the method to demonstrate that carrots grown in actual and simulated microgravity both had random root orientation. These findings suggest that simulated microgravity offers a reliable and more affordable tool for studying plant adaptation to spaceflight. MULTI-TROP evaluated the role of […]
NASA Opportunities Fuel Growth and Entrepreneurship for Bronco Space Club StudentsNASA’s public competitions can catalyze big changes – not just for the agency but also for participants. Bronco Space, the CubeSat laboratory at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, California, matured more than just space technology as a result of winning funds from NASA’s TechLeap Prize competition. It grew from its roots in a broom […]
Delta IV Heavy Nails Final FlightOn April 9th, 2024 at 12:53 PM EST- the final rocket of the Delta family lifted off from SLC-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, ending a career and lineage with roots as far back as the dawn of the space program. After a scrub due to high winds and technical issues on March 28th, 2024 and a stand down due to gaseous nitrogen pump issues, the vehicle was finally able to get underway – providing a dramatic show for all who were present to witness her. This launch, a classified mission for the National Reconnaissance Office atop a Delta IV Heavy, is a herald of change: a signal that a new and exciting era in modern rocketry is here, and the last vestiges of the dynamic Space Race are winding to a close.
Boeing zeros in on cause of Starliner launch delayEngineers are zeroing in on the “root cause” of a disappointing August launch scrub that grounded Boeing’s Starliner astronaut ferry ship: humidity-triggered corrosion in key propulsion system valves, company managers said Tuesday.

Tell HN: PayPal blocks GrapheneOSIt seems like the PayPal app now refuses to run on GrapheneOS. I don't know if it's only because I have enabled the PayPal card for contacless NFC payments, but when opening the app it crashes with the following exception: com.paypal.oslo.app.rasp.RootDetectionSecurityException: Security policy violation: s=root

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Why the Jaguars’ new ‘Bold City’ uniform is built for JacksonvilleJacksonville-inspired details make the Bold City uniform a tribute to the city and the franchise’s roots. Here's when they go on sale.

Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreamsA grassroots basketball initiative is giving girls in northern Nigeria a chance to train, compete and dream bigger.

CSUN students reflect on historic World CupNorth America hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup this past summer with many of the games appearing within California. CSUN Students were able to root on their favorite countries, ...













