Neowin News Feed for: Exploration

NASA runs a giveaway for its nearly completed, but canceled, $450 million Moon rover

Martin Hodás — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 15:22:01 +0000

The scientific community was shocked by the cancelation of the $450 million VIPER mission. However, NASA is ready to contribute the rover to a chosen partner that takes it to its intended destination. Read more...

Time to land: SpaceX details what went wrong with Starship, fourth flight imminent

Martin Hodás — Sat, 25 May 2024 12:58:01 +0000

The fourth integrated test flight of Starship is planned for around June 5. SpaceX details the fixes addressing the issues that caused the rocket to surrender to the heat of plasma hell in March. Read more...

After breaking up with Russia, NASA comes to save Europe's never-ending mission to Mars

Martin Hodás — Sat, 18 May 2024 19:58:01 +0000

European space mission ExoMars began in 2001. However, it came close to being canceled due to repeated delays and war in Ukraine. A new partnership with NASA aims to finally send the rover into space. Read more...

Just a day after Voyager's resurrection NASA got into trouble with another iconic spacecraft

Martin Hodás — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:36:02 +0000

The Hubble Space Telescope entered safe mode following an issue with a gyroscope. The spacecraft remains in good health, and NASA engineers are optimistic about its return to scientific observations. Read more...

Starship to fly again in May, SpaceX aims to survive the plasma hell

Martin Hodás — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 07:24:02 +0000

SpaceX hopes to fly the Starship rocket for a fourth time next month, cutting the turnaround time by half. The main milestones are testing the heatshield and ensuring the rocket survives the reentry. Read more...

Crashing to success: What we know and don't know about Starship's third test flight

Martin Hodás — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:40:02 +0000

SpaceX commented on Starship milestones in its post-flight debrief. The third test flight of Starship seemed like an overall success, though once again, there are important questions left unanswered. Read more...

What happens on Mars, stays on Mars? NASA helicopter's mysterious damage uncovered in hi-res

Martin Hodás — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:30:01 +0000

The unique mission of the Mars helicopter was halted by terminal damage, and now that we have finally seen the full extent of what had happened, it looks more dramatic than expected. Read more...

Tech & science of Mars colonization are jokingly trivial to solve, ex-NASA scientist argues

Martin Hodás — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:14:01 +0000

Technical and environmental challenges of deep space exploration are difficult, but not unsolvable. The real barrier between mankind and Mars is the level of commitment from relevant stakeholders. Read more...

Farewell Ingenuity: NASA's pioneering Mars helicopter officially ends its mission damaged

Martin Hodás — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:54:01 +0000

The unique mission of the Mars helicopter was a huge success, exceeding all expectations. However, NASA's Ingenuity sustained damage during its final flight, grounding the rotorcraft forever. Read more...

U.S. lunar mission burned in Earth's atmosphere, sacrificed its ambition for greater good

Martin Hodás — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 06:16:01 +0000

The first US moon landing mission in more than 50 years met a fiery end on the wrong celestial body. However, its story is nevertheless inspiring, and data acquired along the way is invaluable. Read more...

NASA wants to take you to Mars, without leaving Earth

Chris Schroeder — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 02:54:01 +0000

With virtual reality on the verge of becoming mainstream, NASA has teamed up with game developers to create an VR experience that will take you to Mars without having to leave Earth. Read more...