Private astronaut to attempt record skydive Sept. 28

NASA opens OSIRIS-REx's asteroid-sample (photos) | Space Quiz! For how many years did NASA's Cassini probe orbit Saturn? | Private astronaut to attempt record skydive on Sept. 28 Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com |  Web Version September 28, 2023 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad NASA opens OSIRIS-REx's asteroid-sample (photos) (NASA/Robert Markowiz) The operation revealed "dark powder and sand-sized particles on the inside of the lid and base," scientists said. Full Story: Space (9/27)  Space Quiz! For how many years did NASA's Cassini probe orbit Saturn? Learn the answer here! 4 8 13 18 Private astronaut to attempt record skydive on Sept. 28 (Axiom Space) Ax-1's Larry Connor and his colleagues will try to set a new formation skydiving world record on Thursday morning. Full Story: Space (9/27)  Spaceflight FAA closes investigation of Blue Origin launch failure (Blue Origin) The report gives Blue Origin 21 corrective actions the company must implement ahead of New Shepard's return to flight. Full Story: Space (9/27)  Science & Astronomy Giant moon collision may have given rise to Saturn's rings (NASA) Saturn is probably the most eye-catching planet in the solar system, but it may also be one of the most mind-boggling. Full Story: Space (9/28)  SpaceX Launch of NASA's Psyche asteroid mission is 1 week away (NASA) The launch window extends through Oct. 25, and NASA and SpaceX may need the margin given the looming possibility of a government shutdown. Full Story: Space (9/28)  Technology 'Dark universe' telescope Euclid faces some setbacks (ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA) By all accounts, the launch passed smoothly, but as with any space mission, complications inevitably arose. Full Story: Space (9/27)  Entertainment NASA astronaut Jan Davis recounts career in new book (Ballast Books) Davis cites her father, Benjamin Smotherman, as a large influence, and shares their stories in a new book: "Air Born: Two Generations in Flight" Full Story: Space (9/27)    Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036