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NASA tests its composite solar sail system in orbit
The solar sail works like a ship's sail, but instead of wind, it uses sunlight to move the ship through space.
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Starliner space capsule reached Earth, but without crew members
The Starliner spacecraft remained in space for three months.
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Airbus tests space robots named Codi and Charlie for future Mars missions
The Codi rover is capable of collecting rock samples with an accuracy of up to 10 centimeters.
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Archer Aviation passed 400 test flights in its electric eVTOL aircraft
Each test flight of the Archer aircraft generates key data to improve its performance.
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Airbus successfully launches Sentinel-2C satellite to improve earth observation
Sentinel-2C, launched by Airbus, will contribute to the Copernicus mission by monitoring land use and natural disasters using multispectral images from Earth orbit.
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Caltech researchers create new approach to autonomous space vehicle safety
An analysis and prediction system to avoid collisions and incidents in space, created by Caltech in conjunction with NASA.
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NASA begins validation of PACE satellite data with advanced airborne and marine technology
The mission seeks to improve understanding of climate change and its effects on oceanic and atmospheric ecosystems.
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NASA to live stream Starliner’s return from Space Station
Boeing's Starliner capsule will return to Earth uncrewed, even though it was originally scheduled to carry two astronauts on board.
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Intuitive Machines strengthens its lunar servicing capabilities with $116.9 million NASA contract
Intuitive Machines receives NASA contract to support autonomous lunar exploration and future sustainable human presence.
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Boom Supersonic XB-1 completed its second test flight
On its second flight, the XB-1 reached a speed of 277 mph and climbed to 10,400 feet in just 15 minutes.
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