 "Boeing’s Starliner capsule lands uncrewed amid safety concerns, jeopardizing the company’s legacy and the future of NASA’s astronaut missions.")
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft completed its uncrewed return from the International Space Station on September 6, 2024, landing safely in New Mexico. However, the mission has raised concerns as it did not carry the two astronauts it took to the station due to malfunctions in the capsule’s thrusters. While Boeing is proud of its space history, ...
Today’s Current Affairs: Boeing Proposes New Idea to Revamp NASA’s Mars Sample Return Project Boeing has stepped up to help NASA with its Mars Sample Return project, offering a new concept to streamline the mission. The original plan was deemed too costly and complex, prompting NASA to seek alternative ideas. Boeing’s proposal involves using NASA’s ...
Today’s Current Affairs: NASA is gearing up to launch twin satellites as part of the PREFIRE mission to study the heat exchange between Earth and space in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. These tiny satellites, equipped with thermal infrared spectrometers, will provide crucial data on how Earth’s polar regions influence climate change. By measuring the ...
Today’s Current Affairs: NASA’s Juno spacecraft discovers Jupiter’s elusive fifth moon, Amalthea NASA’s Juno spacecraft recently captured a glimpse of Jupiter’s fifth moon, Amalthea, as it transited the planet’s iconic Great Red Spot. This small but intriguing natural satellite is often overshadowed by its larger siblings, but its mysterious qualities continue to pique the interest ...
Today’s Current Affairs: NASA’s Hubble Captures Triple-Star System 550 Light-Years Away A breathtaking new image from the Hubble telescope shows a stunning cosmic spectacle – three young stars emerging from a sculpted cavity within a glowing nebula. Known as HP Tau, this triple-star system consists of members HP Tau, HP Tau G2, and HP Tau ...
