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NASA engineer who designed supersonic jet dubbed ‘son of Concorde’ tells DailyMail.com how it could revolutionize domestic flights in the US

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NASA engineer who designed supersonic jet dubbed ‘son of Concorde’ tells DailyMail.com how it could revolutionize domestic flights in the US

The Concorde flew its final flight almost exactly 20 years ago – yet it continues to capture the imaginations of Americans old and young. Concordes were taken out of service in 2003, about three years after Air France flight 4590 crashed, killing 113 people.  But last week, NASA unveiled its quarter-billion-dollar supersonic X-59 jet, an experimental aircraft … Read more

Nasa’s X-59: The future of supersonic travel

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Nasa’s X-59: The future of supersonic travel

In a significant leap forward for aviation, Nasa and Lockheed Martin unveiled the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft on Friday. This experimental plane could redefine air travel, potentially bringing us closer to the reality of commercial supersonic flights over land.A milestone in aviationDeputy administrator of Nasa, Pam Melroy, emphasized the rapid progress from concept to reality. … Read more

NASA moon mission delays are nothing to worry about, says astronaut Chris Hadfield

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NASA moon mission delays are nothing to worry about, says astronaut Chris Hadfield

As It Happens6:31NASA moon mission delays are nothing to worry about, says astronaut Chris Hadfield Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield says that, from where he’s sitting, the Artemis moon missions are coming along just fine. NASA announced Tuesday it is delaying two upcoming missions — including the flight meant to carry the first Canadian astronaut … Read more

Nasa says it has no evidence of drug use at Musk’s SpaceX

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Nasa says it has no evidence of drug use at Musk’s SpaceX

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said it isn’t aware of drug use at Elon Musk’s SpaceX that could jeopardize the rocket launch and satellite-service provider’s government contracts.“The agency does not have evidence of non-compliance from SpaceX on how the company addresses the drug- and alcohol-free workforce regulations,” the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said … Read more

US Delays Planned Return of Astronauts to Moon Until 2026

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US Delays Planned Return of Astronauts to Moon Until 2026

washington —  The United States is pushing back its planned return of astronauts to the surface of the Moon from 2025 to 2026, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said Tuesday. Artemis, named after the sister of Apollo in Greek mythology, was officially announced in 2017 as part of the US space agency’s plans to establish a … Read more

First US Lunar Lander In More Than 50 Years Rockets Toward Moon With Commercial Deliveries

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First US Lunar Lander In More Than 50 Years Rockets Toward Moon With Commercial Deliveries

Cape Canaveral, Florida —  The first U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed toward the moon Monday, launching private companies on a space race to make deliveries for NASA and other customers. Astrobotic Technology’s lander caught a ride on a brand new rocket, United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan. The Vulcan streaked through the Florida … Read more

First US moon landing in decades: Vulcan rocket carrying Nasa’s Peregrine 1 lunar lander lifts off in Florida

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First US moon landing in decades: Vulcan rocket carrying Nasa’s Peregrine 1 lunar lander lifts off in Florida

NEW DELHI: In a historic event, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan Centaur rocket, carrying NASA‘s Peregrine 1 lunar lander, successfully lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This momentous launch, which occurred at 2:18 a.m. EST, marks a significant milestone in US space exploration, potentially leading to the first American moon landing in fifty years.The … Read more

UAE to send astronaut to Moon’s orbit, build lunar station

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UAE to send astronaut to Moon’s orbit, build lunar station

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will send first Emirati and Arab astronaut to the Moon’s orbit on a future Artemis mission and build a lunar space station as part of a new space project announced on Sunday, January 7. The UAE announced its participation in Nasa’s Lunar Gateway Station alongside the US, Japan, Canada, and … Read more

Nasa, UAE to collaborate for first-ever space station orbiting moon

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Nasa, UAE to collaborate for first-ever space station orbiting moon

NEW DELHI: Nasa has joined forces with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a lunar project that will result in the creation of the world’s first space station orbiting the moon. The collaboration was announced on Sunday, solidifying the partnership between Nasa and the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) of the UAE.The lunar space … Read more