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ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Parachute Baked Sterile at ESTEC Ahead of 2028 Mars Mission

ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Parachute Baked Sterile at ESTEC Ahead of 2028 Mars Mission

- A 35-meter, 74-kg parachute for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover was heat-sterilised at ESA’s ESTEC in the Netherlands. - The sterilisation completes a key planetary protection milestone ahead of the mission’s planned 2028 launch. - The parachute is intended to slow the rover during descent through the

Call for Creatives: NASA Seeks Help Illuminating Mission Storytelling

Call for Creatives: NASA Seeks Help Illuminating Mission Storytelling

- NASA issued an Announcement for Proposals (May 21) inviting filmmakers, documentarians, songwriters, poets and other creators to submit proposals by June 30 to partner on mission storytelling. - The agency seeks up to 10 partners under unfunded Space Act Agreements to highlight Artemis missions, nuclear propulsion (including Space Reactor-1 Freedom/

NASA unveils sweeping reorganization

NASA unveils sweeping reorganization

- NASA announced a major internal reorganization intended to reshape its senior leadership and program structure. - The plan consolidates and realigns offices and directorates to improve coordination across missions and programs. - The changes emphasize streamlining decision-making, resource allocation, and collaboration with commercial and international partners. - Agency leaders say the reorganization

This exoplanet weather forecast by the James Webb Space Telescope calls for sandy skies and a clear (alien) sunset

This exoplanet weather forecast by the James Webb Space Telescope calls for sandy skies and a clear (alien) sunset

- JWST observations indicate airborne mineral dust or silicate aerosols in an exoplanet’s atmosphere, described as “sandy” skies. - Spectroscopic data imply a relatively clear atmosphere at sunset that affects colors and brightness, producing a distinct alien sunset. - The result showcases JWST’s capability to characterize exoplanet weather and atmospheric composition.

ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Parachute Baked Sterile at ESTEC Ahead of 2028 Mars Mission

ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Parachute Baked Sterile at ESTEC Ahead of 2028 Mars Mission

- A 35‑metre‑diameter, 74‑kg parachute for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover was heat‑sterilised at ESA’s ESTEC facility in the Netherlands. - The sterilisation is a planetary‑protection milestone ahead of the mission’s planned 2028 launch. - The parachute will slow the rover during descent through the Martian

Keeping NASA Flying: Ground Crews Ensure Aircraft Readiness

Keeping NASA Flying: Ground Crews Ensure Aircraft Readiness

- NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center maintenance crews keep a diverse fleet mission‑ready for research, chase, support and high‑altitude science flights. - This year Armstrong added two F‑15s and a Pilatus PC‑12 alongside ER‑2s and the X‑59, increasing platform capabilities. - Crews perform continuous checks, fuel,

Rocket Lab wins first GEO satellite production contract from U.S. Space Force

Rocket Lab wins first GEO satellite production contract from U.S. Space Force

- Rocket Lab has been awarded its first U.S. Space Force contract to produce geostationary (GEO) satellites. - The deal represents the company’s expansion from launch services into satellite production for national security customers. - The award underscores growing U.S. military investment in commercial space industry capabilities. - The contract could