NASA's recent town hall revealed crucial updates on workforce restructuring amid budget cuts, while exciting missions like Axiom Mission 4 and Artemis II are on the horizon. Key tools for voluntary separation were discussed, and an Emmy Award win highlighted the agency's achievements.
Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission successfully launched a crew of four into orbit, marking a return to human spaceflight for several countries. Led by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson, the mission promises groundbreaking research aboard the ISS.
SpaceX has made history with its first Dragon capsule splashdown off the West Coast, marking a significant shift in its astronaut mission recovery strategy. The successful Fram2 mission concluded in Southern California, setting a new precedent for future space operations.
In a heated Senate hearing, CIA Director John Ratcliffe refuted claims of transmitting classified information in a Signal chat about Yemen operations. He emphasized the mission's success amidst controversy over leaked messages.
SpaceX's Transporter-13 mission successfully launched 74 small satellites, including military payloads and commercial technology demonstrators, marking a significant achievement in satellite deployment for both defense and commercial sectors.
This week in space news, Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission successfully landed on the Moon, marking a historic achievement. However, SpaceX's Starship exploded, and Intuitive Machines faced a setback. Plus, Brother printers are under fire for firmware issues, and DVD rot raises concerns among collectors.