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Spacecraft meant to rescue NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from risky re-entry will launch on June 27

The launch will involve a modified Northrop Grumman L-1011 aircraft and a Pegasus XL rocket.
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NASA’s plan to dump space station in ocean sparks uproar

A landmark chapter in human space exploration is edging toward a controversial ending, as NASA moves forward with plans to ...

Why NASA's ISS Retirement Could Trigger a New Fight Over Who Pays for Space Debris

NASA's plan to retire the ISS by sending it into the Pacific Ocean is raising concerns about environmental damage and who ...

NASA plans to crash the ISS into the Pacific Ocean: Experts raise concerns for marine ecosystems' health

As the International Space Station (ISS) approaches the end of its operational life, NASA is preparing for one of the most ...
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Heading home: The riskiest part of the Artemis II moon mission is still ahead

The Artemis II astronauts have faced down numerous dangers on their historic moon mission — including white-knuckling through liftoff on April 1 as their rocket burned through millions of gallons of ...
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NASA’s Artemis II mission’s return to Earth, hour by hour

NASA has launched four astronauts on a pioneering journey around the moon—the Artemis II mission. Follow our coverage here. After a record-breaking trip around the moon and back, the Artemis II ...
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SpaceX launches its 1st 'Starfall' reentry capsule in early morning Falcon 9 liftoff

SpaceX launched its first-ever Starfall spacecraft, demonstrating the new vehicle's ability to operate in space and return ...