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Pence to visit NASA centre building deep space mission rocket

NASA has set its goal of sending humans to the Red Planet in the 2030s. 

Sep 25, 2017, 12:06 PM IST

Technical and budget challenges may delay Mars spacecraft's first mission, says NASA

It cites delays in the development of the Orion service module, provided by the European Space Agency (ESA), as well as technical risks from changes in the design of the capsule's heat shield.

Apr 14, 2017, 21:30 PM IST

NASA may send astronauts back to Moon during Donald Trump's first term in office

US President Donald Trump seems to have taken a great interest in upcoming space explorations, particularly, in manned lunar landing mission.

Mar 14, 2017, 09:14 AM IST

RS-25 engine successfully completes its test for NASA's Space Launch System

According to NASA, four RS-25 engines, joined with a pair of solid rocket boosters, will power the SLS core stage at launch.

Aug 01, 2016, 21:15 PM IST

NASA all set to test booster for world's most powerful rocket!

As the name signifies, the solid rocket booster, manufactured by Orbital is meant to give extra boost to SLS. 

Jun 28, 2016, 14:44 PM IST

Journey to Mars: NASA invites media, social media to June deep space rocket booster test

SLS and NASA’s Orion spacecraft will launch astronauts on missions to explore multiple destinations on the journey to Mars.

May 19, 2016, 12:08 PM IST

NASA working on laser technology that could send humans to Mars in 3 days!

NASA scientists are currently working on a new laser technology that can take humans to Mars in flat three days.

Feb 22, 2016, 17:53 PM IST

NASA completes key milestone for most powerful rocket

The agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) is the first vehicle designed to meet the challenges of the journey to Mars and the first exploration class rocket since the Saturn V.

Oct 23, 2015, 12:18 PM IST

First manned flight to deeper space may be delayed to 2023

The first manned flight of the ambitious Orion spacecraft that will help humans land on Mars and other distant worlds may be delayed by two years to 2023, the US space agency announced.

Sep 17, 2015, 19:18 PM IST