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China opens 2028 Mars sample return mission to international cooperation SpaceNews · 12 Mar 2025 HELSINKI — China is inviting interested parties to submit proposals to join the country’s pioneering Mars sample return mission, due to launch in late 2028. The China National Space Administration […]
Intelsat secures first customer for communications system aimed at border security SpaceNews · 12 Mar 2025 The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona will deploy Intelsat’s Multi-Layer Communication System (MLCS) along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Bridenstine urges Senate to quickly confirm Isaacman as NASA administrator SpaceNews · 12 Mar 2025 Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine called on the Senate to quickly confirm Jared Isaacman for the post, saying he has “all the tools” to lead the space agency.
Falcon 9 launches NASA astrophysics and heliophysics missions SpaceNews · 12 Mar 2025 WASHINGTON — A Falcon 9 launched a pair of NASA science missions March 11 that will explore the infrared universe and study the solar wind. The SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted […]
NASA Launches Missions to Study Sun, Universe’s Beginning NASA · 12 Mar 2025 NASA’s newest astrophysics observatory, SPHEREx, is on its way to study the origins of our universe and the history of galaxies, and to search for the ingredients of life in our galaxy. Short for Spectro-Photometer for t...
Boeing remains committed to space business SpaceNews · 12 Mar 2025 Despite rumors to the contrary, Boeing is not preparing to exit the space business.
Rocket Lab to expand into laser communications with Mynaric acquisition SpaceNews · 12 Mar 2025 Rocket Lab announced plans March 11 to buy its optical communications terminal supplier Mynaric, which entered restructuring last month following production delays and supply chain issues.
Senators Introduce 2025 NASA Authorization Bill SpacePolicyOnline.com · 12 Mar 2025 A bipartisan group of Senators introduced a NASA authorization bill today that is very similar to one introduced in the closing days of the last Congress. The bill supports American
Sols 4475-4476: Even the Best-Laid Plans NASA · 12 Mar 2025 Written by Deborah Padgett, OPGS Task Lead at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Earth planning date: Friday, March 7, 2025 In Curiosity’s last plan, the team decided to drive toward a very interesting nodular rock. The ro...
House Narrowly Passes Full-Year CR to Keep Government Open SpacePolicyOnline.com · 12 Mar 2025 The House passed legislation this evening to keep the government funded through September 30, 2025 when FY2025 ends. The almost party-line vote, 217-213, underscored the differences between Republicans who insist
Space Force eyes commercial satellites to boost surveillance in geostationary orbit SpaceNews · 11 Mar 2025 The U.S. Space Force will evaluate commercial alternatives to its bespoke military surveillance satellites in geostationary orbit.
NASA Continues BioNutrients Space-Fermented Food Research NASA · 11 Mar 2025 NASA’s BioNutrients series of experiments is testing ways to use microorganisms to make nutrients that will be needed for human health during future long-duration deep space exploration missions. Some vital nutrients lac...
Human System Risk Board NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Risk is inherent in human spaceflight. However, specific risks can and should be understood, managed, and mitigated to reduce threats posed to astronauts. Risk management in the context of human spaceflight can be viewed...
Risk to Vehicle Crew Egress Capability and Task Performance as Applied to Earth and Extraterrestrial Landings NASA · 11 Mar 2025 New spacecraft that will transport crews to the Lunar and Martian surfaces and return them to Earth may have diverse landing modalities which will function in different landing environments. Additionally, the crew may be...
Risk to Crew Health Due to Electrical Shock (Electrical Shock Risk) NASA · 11 Mar 2025 It is important to protect humans from unintended electrical current flow during spaceflight. The thresholds for contact electrical shock are well established, and standards and requirements exist that minimize the proba...
Risk of Urinary Retention NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Exposure to the altered gravity in the spaceflight environment may cause physiological changes. One of these changes is the inability to completely empty the bladder or urinary retention. Causes of urinary retention in t...
Risk of Toxic Substance Exposure NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Safe, breathable air is essential for crew health. Human spaceflight has involved toxicological events ranging in severity from trivial to life-threatening. Toxic exposure to chemical contaminants can originate from envi...
Risk of Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Exposure to altered gravity can cause ocular and brain structural changes to develop during spaceflight; these changes could lead to vision alterations, cognitive effects, or other deleterious health effects. SANS is a s...
Risk of Renal Stone Formation NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Exposure to microgravity induces bone atrophy/bone loss which increases circulating calcium, impacting the renal stone risk. Risk mitigation strategies including exercise and hydration are well-defined although the abili...
Risk of Reduced Physical Performance Capabilities Due to Reduced Muscle Size, Strength, and Endurance (Muscle Risk) NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Exposure to the microgravity environment causes muscle size, strength, and endurance to decline. Based on ISS data, if crew adhere to the exercise schedule and have access to adequate exercise countermeasure systems then...
Risk of Reduced Physical Performance Capabilities Due to Reduced Aerobic Capacity (Aerobic Risk) NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Spaceflight causes measures of maximum aerobic capacity to decline, which can result in impaired mission task performance. Based on ISS data, if crew adhere to existing exercise schedules and have access to adequate exer...
Risk of Reduced Crew Health and Performance Due to Hypoxia NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Human exploration missions will require robust, flexible Extravehicular Activity (EVA) architecture protocols that include the use of a reduced-pressure cabin atmosphere enabling staged denitrogenation. Use of this atmos...
Risk of Ineffective or Toxic Medications During Long-Duration Exploration Spaceflight NASA · 11 Mar 2025 In spaceflight, pharmaceuticals and medications are used for various purposes, namely medical treatment and countermeasures. The hazards of spaceflight lead to a host of factors that must be considered when choosing trea...
Risk of In-Mission Injury and Performance Decrements and Long-term Health Effects due to Dynamic Loads (Dynamic Loads Risk) NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Standards and vehicle design requirements are based on automotive and military environments and operational protocols; they are also partially tailored to the spaceflight environment. However, these do not adequately mit...
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Speaks at SXSW NASA · 11 Mar 2025 CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, second from left, and NASA astronauts Christina Koch, second from right, and Reid Wiseman, right, spoke to a crowd at SXSW in Austin, Texas on March 7, 2025. The crewm...
Risk of In Mission Impacts, Adverse Health Events or Long-Term Health Impacts due to Altered Immune Response (Immune Risk) NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Exposure to the spaceflight environment has been shown to alter human immune function, but it is unclear at present if such alterations lead to increased susceptibility to disease. The reactivation of latent viruses has...
Risk of Impaired Control of Spacecraft/ Associated Systems and Decreased Mobility Due to Vestibular/ Sensorimotor Alterations Associated with Space Flight NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Exposure to altered gravity leads to changes in sensorimotor/vestibular function that manifest in motion sickness, spatial disorientation, decrements in postural control and locomotion, and manual and fine motor control...
Risk of Hearing Loss and Performance Decrements Due to Acoustics Issues in Space NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Noise exposure in spaceflight can negatively impact hearing, but it can also cause other physiological effects (e.g., irritation, headaches, and degradation in sleep and relaxation). Noise can also affect performance of...
Risk of Cardiovascular Adaptations Contributing to Adverse Mission Performance and Health Outcomes (CV Risk) NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Exposure to the spaceflight environment can contribute to cardiovascular deconditioning, dysfunction, and remodeling. There is a possibility that crews will experience impaired performance and negative cardiovascular hea...
Risk of Bone Fracture due to Spaceflight-induced Changes to Bone NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Exposure to altered gravity causes skeletal changes, which can result in compromised bone strength during and after spaceflight, increasing the risk of fracture. Bone fracture in-mission depends on expected loads and deg...
Risk of Adverse Mission Outcomes Due to Earth Independent Human-Systems Operations (EIHSO Risk) NASA · 11 Mar 2025 The EIHSO risk can impact all phases of mission operation where the crew-members are expected to interact with the vehicle in both nominal and off-nominal operation. Most importantly, as the distance from Earth increases...
Risk of Adverse In-Mission Health and Performance Effects and Long-Term Health Effects Due to Celestial Dust Exposure (Dust Risk) NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Lunar dust exposure has not been a hazard since the 1972 Apollo missions. Data collected at that time has provided insight and many years of research. Due to the unique properties of lunar dust (and other celestial bodie...
Long March 8 launches Thousand Sails satellites from commercial spaceport SpaceNews · 11 Mar 2025 HELSINKI — A new group of 18 satellites entered orbit Tuesday for the Thousand Sails constellation with the first launch from a new commercial launch pad. A Long March 8 […]
The NASA DC-8 Retires: Reflections on its Contributions to Earth System Science NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Introduction Since 1987, a highly modified McDonnell Douglas DC-8 aircraft has been a workhorse in NASA’s Airborne Science Program (ASP)—see Photo 1. The aircraft, located at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC...
Summary of Special Engage Session on “Remote Sensing and the Future of Earth Observations” NASA · 11 Mar 2025 Introduction On October 16, 2024, a special session of the NASA Goddard Engage series took place in the Goett Auditorium (Building 3) at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The Engage series is intended to explain...
Arianespace sees stronger institutional demand for Ariane 6 amid shifting geopolitics SpaceNews · 11 Mar 2025 The successful second flight of Europe’s Ariane 6 has become an opportunity for European officials to highlight the need for “strategic autonomy” in space.
NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim to Discuss Upcoming Launch, Mission NASA · 11 Mar 2025 NASA will provide interview opportunities with astronaut Jonny Kim beginning at 9 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, March 18, to highlight his upcoming mission to the International Space Station in April. The virtual interviews from St...
Viasat and Space42 co-invest in shared direct-to-device satellite prototype SpaceNews · 11 Mar 2025 Mobile satellite service operators Viasat and Space42 are exploring shared multi-orbit infrastructure to enhance and expand their direct-to-device connectivity services worldwide.
Discovery Alert: ‘Super-Earth’ Swings from Super-Heated to Super-Chill NASA · 11 Mar 2025 The Discovery A possible “super-Earth” orbits a relatively close, Sun-like star, and could be a habitable world – but one of extreme temperature swings, from scorching heat to deep freeze. Key Facts The newly confirmed p...
How Do We Know the Earth Isn’t Flat? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 53 NASA · 11 Mar 2025 This was a magical revelation for the Greeks and the Egyptians, who were able to see from the motions of the stars and the way the Sun moved. They saw the way the Sun’s shadow worked in different places. And they figured...

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