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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