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Astra launch of NASA TROPICS cubesats fails
Space News - 12 Jun 2022 21:02
An Astra launch of two NASA cubesats to monitor tropical storms failed June 12 when the rocket's upper stage shut down prematurely. The post Astra launch of NASA TROPICS cubesats fails appeared first on SpaceNews.
Astra rocket suffers major failure during launch, 2 NASA satellites lost
SPACE.com - 12 Jun 2022 20:56
An Astra rocket carrying two small hurricane-tracking satellites for NASA failed to reach orbit Sunday (June 12) after a major malfunction.
DoD space agency to acquire 10 satellites for experiments in low Earth orbit
Space News - 12 Jun 2022 16:34
The Space Development Agency is looking to acquire as many as 10 satellites to host military payloads for experiments in low Earth orbit. The post DoD space agency to acquire 10 satellites for experiments in low Earth or...
This Week at NASA - Artemis I Rocket Rolled to the Launch Pad
SpaceRef - 12 Jun 2022 16:09
Our Artemis I mega Moon rocket is rolled to the launch pad, the astronauts of our Crew-2 mission come to Washington, and investigating the impact of dust on our climate ... a few of the stories to tell you about...
Marvel Comics reveals new 'Star Wars: Yoda' series
SPACE.com - 12 Jun 2022 15:38
Marvel Comics unveiled its upcoming "Star Wars: Yoda" series at Star Wars Celebration 2022.
The moon will block a bright double star tonight. Here's how to see it.
SPACE.com - 12 Jun 2022 15:28
The nearly full moon will block a bright double star in the night sky tonight (June 12). Here's how to see it.
How to watch NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket on the launch pad live online
SPACE.com - 12 Jun 2022 14:54
NASA's new SLS megarocket for Artemis 1 is back on the launch pad and you can see live views right now for free.
Curious Kids: Why does it matter if Pluto is a planet or a dwarf planet?
SPACE.com - 12 Jun 2022 13:14
"Comet," "star" and "planet" are category names that immediately tell you something important about what they describe.
Behold the coiled beauty of this snake-like galaxy 80 million light-years from Earth
SPACE.com - 12 Jun 2022 13:14
The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array snapped a stunning image of the spiral galaxy NGC 1087.