thanhtoong0

thanhtoong0

NASA Explores Industry Collaboration to Boost Swift Observatory’s Orbit and Extend Its Mission

NASA is partnering with U.S. firms to study boosting the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit, aiming to extend its scientific life and advance orbital servicing technologies. Funded through Phase III SBIR awards, the project explores cost-effective solutions while preserving Swift’s astrophysics role. Collaboration with Starfish Space may also provide critical insights for future satellite servicing missions.

NASA Artemis II Orion Spacecraft Prepares for Historic Crewed Moon Mission with Safety Systems Installed

NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft has taken another major step toward launch. After being fueled, it was moved to the Launch Abort System Facility at Kennedy Space Centre, where engineers are integrating a 44-foot-tall escape system to protect astronauts during liftoff. The mission will see four astronauts, including one from Canada, fly around the Moon—marking humanity’s first journey beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo. Artemis aims to pave the way for lunar landings and future Mars missions.