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NASA
NASA and Voyager Technologies have signed an order for the seventh private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeted to launch no earlier than 2028 from Florida.
SPACE
Stars are the basic units of a galaxy. But they form from gas, which is even more elemental. How star-forming gas moves around in a galaxy shapes star formation, and also shapes the galaxy and how it evolves.
TECHNOLOGY
Scientists have created an ultra-thin, rubber-like material that can block both electromagnetic waves and neutron radiation. Made using carbon and boron nitride nanotubes, it shields up to 99.999% of EM radiation while remaining lightweight and stretchable. This breakthrough could significantly improve protection for astronauts, satellites, and space technology without adding extra weight.
NASA
On 10 April, 01:07 BST/02:07 CEST on 11 April, NASA’s Orion spacecraft and its crew splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean, marking the end of the Artemis II mission. ESA’s European Service Module powered this historic mission that brought four astronauts around the Moon and back for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972.
NASA
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission will send four astronauts from the U.S., Canada, and Russia to the International Space Station for a long-duration science expedition starting mid-September. The crew will carry out research and technology tests aimed at supporting future missions to the Moon and Mars. This mission also marks key firsts, including new astronauts’ debut flights and a faster crew rotation under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
NASA
Following the success of Artemis II, NASA has shipped the massive core stage of its Space Launch System for the upcoming Artemis III. This key rocket component will undergo final assembly at Kennedy Space Center, bringing NASA closer to returning humans to the Moon by 2027. The mission will test critical capabilities for future lunar landings and lay the groundwork for eventual crewed missions to Mars.
NASA
You’re on the fourth human mission to Mars, and you’re told the Odyssey spacecraft designed to take you there will be the smoothest ride you’ll ever take. It features a newly christened electric propulsion engine which was in the late stages of testing during the first three missions. The mission starts and the spacecraft travels at a crawl, and you wonder if it’s broken. A week goes by and you’re now traveling at more than 400,000 kilometers (250,000 miles) per hour, and your mind is blown as to how fast you’re going, how quickly that happened, and that this mission might be more awesome than you thought.
Politics
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has moved to quash speculation of growing disquiet with his leadership within the National Party amid poor polling, saying his job is "secure" and that he is confident that he has the full support of his caucus.