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About 400 Boeing employees may face layoffs due to potential cancellations of the Space Launch System (SLS) program. Layoffs are expected by April 2025, with a 60-day notice required under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. The SLS is crucial for

Boeing’s Defense division is undergoing a significant restructuring to align with NASA’s Artemis program. Approximately 400 employees will receive notices as the company adapts its workforce due to the changes. The defense sector reported a $5.4 billion loss in 2024, alongside a

NASA’s Perseverance rover discovers a unique rock sample on Mars, sparking excitement about unraveling Mars’ ancient narratives. The sample could offer insights into Mars’ history of asteroid and comet impacts and the possibility of past life. Perseverance utilizes cutting-edge technology to collect

Boeing’s Huntsville division may lay off up to 400 employees, raising concerns for NASA’s lunar missions. These layoffs predominantly affect workers involved in the Space Launch System (SLS) program, essential for lunar exploration. The Artemis II mission is scheduled to send astronauts

The Shenzhou-19 mission has achieved artificial photosynthesis on the Tiangong space station, converting sunlight into oxygen and ethylene. A unique drawer-shaped device with semiconductor catalysts mimics plant photosynthesis, more energy-efficient than the ISS’s electrolysis. The technology operates at room temperature and standard

The Martian dichotomy highlights the difference in elevation and geology between Mars’ northern lowlands and southern highlands. Groundbreaking data from NASA’s InSight lander has provided insights into the planet’s internal structure through the analysis of seismic waves from marsquakes. Two theories explaining

Sunita Williams is participating in NASA’s Artemis Program, aiming for human return to the Moon and sustainable exploration. Her mission includes testing innovative space habitation modules for enhanced comfort, sustainability, and energy efficiency, crucial for future Mars missions. Williams will deploy advanced