NASA Finds Supplier Lied, Used Faulty Materials in $700 Million+ Loss of Two Missions

By Mike Killian, on April 30th, 2019

NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory and its Taurus booster lift off Feb. 24, 2009 from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 4:55 a.m. EST. The mission was lost not long after, now determined to be caused by a supplier who lied about tests and certifications, providing faulty materials which led to the loss of […]

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ISS Study Aims For Answers Behind Blood Cell Changes and Bone Marrow Loss in Space

By Talia Landman, on February 21st, 2016

ESA astronaut Tim Peake tweeted picture of his first blood draw completed in space. The sample was taken as part of the MARROW investigation. Credit: NASA

Exercise is known to boost endorphins (those “feel good” chemicals), improve mental performance, and shape physical appearance. Humans may “feel” and “see” the effects of consistent exercise […]

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Investigators Complete Initial Assessment in Aftermath of Antares Explosion

By Mike Killian, on October 29th, 2014

An aerial view of the Wallops Island launch facilities taken by the Wallops Incident Response Team Oct. 29, following the failed launch attempt of Orbital Science Corp.’s Antares rocket Oct. 28.Image Credit: NASA/Terry Zaperach

NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility Incident Response Team completed their initial assessment of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) on Wallops […]

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