NASA Faces Uncertainty Over Space Plane Missions to ISS Before Its Deorbit

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September 29, 2025

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As the ISS nears retirement in 2030, NASA’s contract changes cast doubt on Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser visiting the station. With increasing competition and tight deadlines, the spaceplane’s long-anticipated shuttle-style mission may remain only a vision.

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Expedition 73 Astronauts Conduct Physics Experiments, Health Research, and Tech Tests on ISS

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September 30, 2025

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The Expedition 73 Crew commences the week by configuring advanced physics, blood circulation studies, and more at the International Space Station.

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Scientists May Finally Explain Mysterious Crown-Like Features on Venus

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15 hours ago

September 30, 2025

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Venus’ distinctive crown-like coronae may be explained by heat trapped beneath a rigid mantle layer, according to recent studies. This discovery provides key insights into the planet’s geological activity and helps researchers compare Venus’ surface evolution to that of other planets in our solar system

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Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha Rocket Explodes During Ground Preflight Test

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15 hours ago

September 30, 2025

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Firefly Aerospace has suffered a setback after the Alpha rocket exploded during a preflight test. The incident, thankfully injury-free, raises concerns about the rocket’s reliability and delays the Lockheed Martin mission. Firefly is taking corrective actions, investigating the failure, and aiming to demonstrate safe and dependable launches in upcoming missions.