NASA small satellites to launch aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 in October 2026

·1 views

NASA is preparing three small spacecraft for an October 2026 launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The satellites will be part of a multi-payload mission alongside numerous commercial payloads. The missions include ASCENT, SPRITE, and SSPICY, which are designed as technology demonstrators. Their primary objectives are to test new propulsion systems and scientific instruments in space.

Read the full story at NASA

This is an AI-generated summary. ShortSingh links to the original source for the complete article.

Discussion (0)

Voyager's Griffin-1 lunar lander concludes environmental testing at NASA JPL

Voyager Technologies' Griffin-1 lunar lander underwent environmental testing at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The testing process concluded in late September 2026 and lasted nearly three months. These trials verified the spacecraft's ability to withstand the rigors of launch, spaceflight, and lunar landing. The successful completion marks a key milestone in preparing the lander for its mission.

0 comments Read more at NASA

SpaceNASA ·

NASA research explains complex vibrations in lightly damped structures

NASA researchers have published a technical bulletin examining complex vibrations in structures with low overall damping. The study explains that complex mode shapes can appear in linear structures when two structural modes are closely spaced in frequency. This phenomenon occurs when these modes couple through nonproportional damping. The research explores how increasing damping interaction affects this behavior. The findings provide insight for engineers designing spacecraft and other precision structures.

0 comments Read more at NASA

SpaceNASA ·

NASA JPL tests commercial Moon lander technology for future lunar base

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has conducted critical environmental tests on a commercial lunar lander. The lander is a key part of NASA's plans to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon. Tests simulated the harsh conditions of spaceflight, including extreme temperatures, vacuum, and vibration. Successful completion of these tests prepares the spacecraft for its upcoming mission to the lunar surface.

0 comments Read more at NASA

SpaceNASA ·

SpaceX launches 35th cargo mission to ISS with over 6,300 lbs of supplies

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a resupply mission to the International Space Station at 6:33 a.m. EDT on Tuesday. The rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission is transporting over 6,300 pounds of scientific cargo and hardware. This marks the 35th commercial resupply flight conducted by SpaceX for NASA.

0 comments Read more at NASA