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FDA authorizes a ventilator developed by NASA’s JPL for emergency use in COVID-19 treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized for emergency use as outlined in the agency’s COVID-19 guidelines a…
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Here’s what NASA’s Mars helicopter will look like when it makes history with the first extraterrestrial powered flight
NASA is getting ready to send its next Mars rover to the red planet later this year, and that mission…
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NASA will test a new spacecraft solar sail using a NanoAvionics satellite
NASA is going to test a new solar sail system to determine if it’s a viable alternative to propellant-based thrusters…
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Virgin Orbit’s ventilators gain FDA authorization, deliveries to hospitals will start within days
Virgin Orbit has secured an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ventilator,…
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SpaceX successfully launches 60 more Starlink satellites as it continues towards 2020 service debut
SpaceX has launched another big batch of Starlink satellites, the low Earth orbit spacecraft that will provide connectivity for its…
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In-space satellite servicing proves successful in record-breaking orbital spacecraft operation
A demonstration mission of Northrop Grumman’s first-ever Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV-1) has proven successful, extending the life of an Intelsat…
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After an extended quarantine, the next ISS crew arrives in orbit
Working from home is easy for some and difficult for others, but one place it’s downright impossible is the International…
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NASA seeks miniature scientific payload concepts for robotic Moon rover scouts
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seeking ideas from the public around what kind of scientific equipment they could use to…
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NASA and SpaceX add some retro flair to the Falcon 9 rocket flying the first crewed Dragon launch
NASA and SpaceX are moving ahead full-steam with the Demo-2 launch of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft – the first launch…
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Virgin Orbit announces new plans for first Asian spaceport in Oita, Japan
Virgin Orbit may be focusing its production efforts right now on making ventilators to support healthcare workers battling COVID-19, but…
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