Delayed NASA Venus mission looks for a reprieve

Delayed NASA Venus mission looks for a reprieve

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The head of a Venus mission delayed at least three years by NASA in response to problems with another mission says she will attempt to shorten that delay.

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Psyche review finds institutional problems at JPL

Psyche review finds institutional problems at JPL

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An independent review of problems that delayed the launch of NASA’s Psyche asteroid mission uncovered institutional issues at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory that led the agency to delay the launch of another mission being developed there.

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Psyche launch rescheduled for October 2023

Psyche launch rescheduled for October 2023

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A NASA mission to an asteroid that missed its launch window this fall because of technical issues has been rescheduled for launch next October.

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Software testing problem delays Psyche launch

Software testing problem delays Psyche launch

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NASA’s Psyche asteroid mission will not launch this year as previously planned after the agency concluded there was not enough time to complete testing of the spacecraft’s software before its launch window closes.

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Psyche launch delay forcing revamp of rideshare mission

Psyche launch delay forcing revamp of rideshare mission

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A delay in the launch of NASA’s Psyche asteroid mission is forcing another asteroid mission hitching a ride to revise its plans.

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Software problem delays NASA Psyche launch

Software problem delays NASA Psyche launch

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The launch of a NASA mission to the asteroid Psyche has been delayed at least a month and a half because of a problem with the spacecraft’s software, the agency confirmed May 23.

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Mars smallsat mission bumped from launch

Mars smallsat mission bumped from launch

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A smallsat mission to study the atmosphere of Mars is looking for a new ride after being removed as a secondary payload on the launch of a NASA asteroid mission.

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Falcon Heavy to launch NASA Psyche asteroid mission

Falcon Heavy to launch NASA Psyche asteroid mission

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NASA awarded a contract to SpaceX Feb. 28 for the launch of a mission to a large metallic asteroid on the company’s Falcon Heavy rocket.

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Psyche mission clears review

Psyche mission clears review

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A NASA mission to a metallic asteroid has passed a major review, but questions remain about its ability to remain on budget and schedule.

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NASA selects two asteroid missions for Discovery program

NASA selects two asteroid missions for Discovery program

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NASA has selected two missions to asteroids in the latest round of its Discovery planetary science program, a move that NASA says puts the program back on track after a recent drought of missions.

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