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Inside the Southern California effort to study NASA’s troubled moon-rocket heat shield
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science13h ago

Inside the Southern California effort to study NASA’s troubled moon-rocket heat shield

  • NASA and DoD scientists will study Artemis II's heat shield during high-speed Earth reentry over Southern California.
  • Four aircraft will chase the capsule while ground crews monitor its trajectory and speeds.
  • Researchers in the planes will track the capsule with telescopes and sensors.
  • An Armstrong Flight Research Center team will collect a fortified sensor after splashdown.
  • The effort aims to provide real-world data on heat shield performance for future missions.
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Digested week: NeeDohs, Knox and news from the far side of the moon | Emma Brockes
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science7h ago

Digested week: NeeDohs, Knox and news from the far side of the moon | Emma Brockes

  • Artemis II crew shared awe at Earthrise from the far side of the moon as they returned to Earth.
  • NeeDoh shortages and Pop Mart's market slump were highlighted as influencers shape late-year toy trends.
  • Amanda Knox promotes Mouth of the Wolf in London, continuing her public recounts of her case.
  • The Guardian notes pop culture coverage includes The Devil Wears Prada 2 and fashion interviews on body image.
  • The digest covers the week’s heat wave as a cultural moment prompting everyday rituals.
  • Editors highlight new space-era optimism amid Artemis II and Earth imagery.
  • The piece contrasts evergreen pop culture with ongoing global news cycles.
  • The digest mentions influencer impact on consumer behavior and retail fluctuations.
  • Anne Hathaway and body image discussions surface in tandem with film releases.
  • The digest closes with reflections on space, awe, and human achievement.
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NASA Artemis II astronaut realized what he was really afraid of when doing his spacewalk
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5h ago

NASA Artemis II astronaut realized what he was really afraid of when doing his spacewalk

  • Artemis II crew, led by Reid Wiseman, is preparing for re-entry and splashdown near San Diego after about 10 days in space.
  • NASA plans a four-helicopter recovery to secure the astronauts and transport them for medical checks after splashdown.
  • Reid Wiseman recalled a past spacewalking quote about gravity shaping his fear, underscoring the mission’s focus on calculated risk.
  • Artemis II marks a historic return of a lunar mission commander since Gene Cernan, with the crew aiming to study health effects of spaceflight on the body.
  • NASA emphasizes training and readiness, noting astronauts are calculated and will not fly until systems are prepared.
  • Health monitoring post-splashdown could yield advances in space health and safety.
  • The Orion capsule’s small size necessitates compact workout gear to mitigate muscle loss in flight.
  • The crew’s return operations include a medical checkup aboard the USS John P. Murtha and transport to Houston.
  • Flight health specialists and engineers continue to study Artemis II data for insights into human health in deep space.
  • The mission follows NASA’s Artemis program objective to explore the Moon and advance human health in space.
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