Claire Parfitt, now leading Mars exploration teams, began her space career at 14 cleaning space toilets and unpacking artifacts at the National Space Centre in Leicester. After studying physics and spacecraft engineering, she worked on missions like ExoMars and SMILE before joining the European Space Agency.
NASA has launched a $30 million robotic mission, the Link spacecraft, to rescue its aging Swift Observatory from burning up in Earth's atmosphere. Built by Katalyst Space Technologies and launched by Northrop Grumman, the mission aims to capture and re-orbit the telescope, potentially extending its life and setting a precedent for satellite servicing.
NASA has launched a $30 million robotic mission to rescue the aging Swift space telescope, which is falling towards Earth. The unprecedented operation, if successful, could enable other satellites to be given a second life. The robot was launched Friday from the Pacific Ocean.
NASA has launched a website detailing its $20 billion Moon Base program, aiming for a permanent outpost near the lunar South Pole. The plan involves three phases: scouting and tech testing (until 2029), semi-permanent infrastructure (2029-2032), and habitation (from 2032). SpaceX's Starship is a key component.
