Atmospheric entry

ISS Space Junk Reenters Earth Atmosphere Battery Pallet

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The cargo pallet after being tossed by the by the Canadarm2 robotic arm in 2021.Photo: NASA On Friday, March 8, a pallet of used batteries from the International Space Station (ISS) reentered Earth’s atmosphere over the Gulf of Mexico following an unpredictable journey through orbit. Taking out the Trash (in Space) The pallet contained nine … Read more

Heat Shield Issue Is in the Way of NASA’s Next Moon Mission

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Nearly a year after an uncrewed Orion splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, NASA anticipates it still needs a few more months to resolve a lingering issue with the capsule’s heat shield before a crew can ride on board. China’s Plan to Land Astronauts on the Moon During a recent meeting, NASA officials revealed that … Read more