Functional Testing Underway On Unmanned Version Of The Spacecraft
NASA says Orion is marching ever closer to its first trip to space on a flight. The Orion team continues to work toward completing the spacecraft to be ready for a launch in September-October. However, the initial timeframe for the launch of Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) has shifted from September-October to early December to support allowing more opportunities for launches this year.
Payload Will Be Integrated On Its Ariane 5 Launcher
The ASTRA 5B satellite, one of two passengers for Arianespace’s next Ariane 5 mission, has been delivered to the Spaceport’s Final Assembly Building – marking a step in payload integration.
Says Calculations Of Sensitivity To Change Factors 'More Detailed' In New Report
A new NASA study shows Earth's climate likely will continue to warm during this century on track with previous estimates, despite the recent slowdown in the rate of global warming.
Former ULA-Boeing Executive Dr. Andrew Aldrin Joins Moon Express At A Time Of Accelerating Growth
Moon Express has named Dr. Andrew Aldrin as President, bringing his 20+ years of business leadership and policy experience in high-profile, aerospace companies to MoonEx as it undergoes accelerating growth on the back of rapid technological progress and business expansion. The announcement was made at the 45th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in The Woodlands, Texas.
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