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Space Billionaire's Big Role: What's Next for NASA?

April 5, 2025

The Senate is set to grill Jared Isaacman, a wealthy entrepreneur, on April 9. They will decide if he should take the helm at NASA. Isaacman, who made his fortune as the head of Shift4, a payment processing company, has already been to space twice. He paid for these trips himself, using SpaceX's roc

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Astronauts' Unexpected Space Adventure

April 5, 2025

Two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, had a much longer stay in space than planned. They were supposed to be in low-Earth orbit for just a week, but ended up staying for over nine months. This happened because of problems with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. During their extended stay,

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Moon Dust Shield: NASA's Big Step Forward

April 3, 2025

The moon is a dusty place. This dust, called regolith, is a big problem. It can harm equipment and even human health. But NASA has a new tool to fight it. They call it the Electrodynamic Dust Shield, or EDS. This technology uses electric fields to push away lunar dust. It recently had a successful t

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Space Travel's Perilous Path: The Starliner's Troubled Journey

April 2, 2025

The Starliner spacecraft, built by Boeing, faced serious issues during its mission to the International Space Station. This mission, which launched in June 2024, was far from smooth sailing. The spacecraft had to deal with multiple helium leaks and scrubbed launches before it even left the ground.

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Unexpected Space Adventure: Astronauts Share Their Nine-Month Journey

April 1, 2025

Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, had a very different experience than they planned. They were supposed to spend just eight days on the International Space Station (ISS). Their mission was to test a new spacecraft called the Boeing Starliner. But things did not go as planned. The Star

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Astronauts Stuck in Space Stand by Boeing's Capsule

March 31, 2025

Two astronauts have been stranded in space for almost nine months. Their journey was supposed to be a short trip, but technical issues with their spacecraft extended their stay. Butch Wilmore, one of the astronauts, spoke up about the situation. He chose not to blame anyone for the delay. Instead,

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Mars' Mysterious Yellow Surprise: Curiosity Rover's Unexpected Find

March 29, 2025

The Curiosity Rover has been exploring Mars for over a decade, and it's still making groundbreaking discoveries. This rover, launched in 2011, has been a game-changer for scientists studying the Red Planet. It has sent back detailed footage and challenged old beliefs about water on Mars. Last May,

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Thrusters in the Spotlight: Starliner's Next Steps

March 29, 2025

Starliner, the spacecraft designed for human missions, has been grounded for over six months. NASA and Boeing are still figuring out if the next flight will carry astronauts or just cargo. The decision is far from finalized. The next launch is not expected until late this year or more likely in 2026

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Unusual Pituitary Tumors: A Surgical Challenge

March 29, 2025

Pituitary tumors, also known as PitNETs, are usually easy to remove. But sometimes, they have weird features. These features make surgery much harder. For instance, they might spread widely inside the skull. Or, they might have a tough, fibrous texture. They could also have an odd shape, wrap around

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Starliner's Next Flight: What's Holding It Back?

March 28, 2025

The Boeing Starliner spacecraft is in the spotlight as NASA and Boeing work together to fix its problems. The goal is to make sure it's safe for astronauts to fly in it again. This comes after some serious technical issues kept the spacecraft from bringing its crew back to Earth on time. The Starli