NASA prepares supersonic X-59 flight, FAA grounds SpaceX Starship after mishap, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during test
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NASA prepares supersonic X-59 flight, FAA grounds SpaceX Starship after mishap, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during test
NASA is partnering with Relativity Space for the Aeolus mission, aiming to launch a Martian orbiter in 2028. Relativity Space will provide spacecraft and launch services for NASA's science instruments, which will study Martian winds, temperatures, dust, and clouds to improve future landing systems.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the selection of an all-male crew for the upcoming Artemis III mission, citing astronaut expertise and availability. The decision sparked online criticism, with some pointing out the irony of an all-male crew for a mission named after a Greek goddess.
China's Shenzhou-23 mission launched Sunday with three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. A crew member will spend a year in orbit for the first time, a key step in China's lunar ambitions by 2030.
SpaceX is set for the 12th test flight of its Starship rocket, featuring the new V3 model, on Thursday. This launch is a crucial demonstration for investors ahead of the company's IPO next month, with Starship being key to expanding its Starlink constellation and future Mars missions.
