MARCIA DUNN
Marcia Dunn is a seasoned science writer, known for her work with the Associated Press. She specializes in space exploration and astronomy, and is recognized for her ability to explain complex scientific concepts in a clear and engaging manner. Her work is widely respected for its accuracy, depth, and lack of bias or conflict of interest.
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Recent Articles
Boeing's Starliner Capsule: Thruster Failures and Helium Leaks Delay Astronauts' Return from ISS
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams remain on the International Space Station due to Boeing's Starliner capsule encountering helium leaks and thruster failures during approach. Recent tests on a spare thruster have provided valuable insights, but NASA and Boeing continue working to understand root causes before allowing the astronauts' return. The Starliner is Boeing's first crewed test flight for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, with four of five failed thrusters now online at lower power levels. 
Boeing Starliner Launches First Piloted Test Flight with NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024Boeing Starliner launches NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space on June 5, 2024 aboard an Atlas V rocket. Marking the first piloted test flight for the Starliner, they are heading towards the International Space Station to join Expedition 71. 
Asteroid the Size of a Football Stadium Passes by Earth: What You Need to Know
Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024On February 3rd, an asteroid the size of a football stadium passed by Earth. NASA estimates it is between 690 feet and 1,575 feet across and discovered in 2008. It will return for another encounter with Earth in 2032. 
Peregrine Lunar Lander to Burn Up in Earth's Atmosphere, Ending Mission Early
Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024A commercial lunar lander developed by Astrobotic and backed by NASA, the Peregrine Lunar Lander, has ended its mission with a fuel leak that prevented it from landing on the moon. The spacecraft is set to burn up in Earth's atmosphere after functioning longer than expected and firing up one of its main engines. The failure may affect NASA's future missions to the moon, but Astrobotic CEO John Thornton praised his team for their efforts. 
NASA's Artemis III Mission Delayed by Two Years Due to SpaceX and Private Industry Issues
Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024NASA's Artemis III mission, which aims to land humans on the moon for the first time since Apollo program, is facing significant delays due to SpaceX's outlook for developing Starship and NASA's concerns with its own spacecraft as well as development issues with moonsuits and landers coming from private industry. The next Artemis mission has also been delayed due to technical issues with SpaceX's Starship development, regulatory approvals, and engineering challenges related to the spacesuits astronauts will wear while on the moon's surface. NASA is prioritizing safety in its efforts to return humans to the moon. Two Private Companies Plan to Attempt Moon Landings in the US for First Time Since Apollo 17
Broke On: Monday, 08 January 2024The US is set to attempt a moon landing for the first time in over 50 years with two private companies, Astrobotic Technology and Houston's Intuitive Machines. The Japanese Space Agency has already launched its own moon lander while China has landed three times on the far side of the moon. Asteroid 319 Leona to Eclipse Bright Star Betelgeuse in Rare Celestial Event
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023A rare eclipse will occur as asteroid 319 Leona passes in front of the star Betelgeuse. The event will be visible along a narrow path from central Asia to Mexico, and from southern Europe to Florida. There are uncertainties about the size of the asteroid and whether it will completely obscure the star or create a 'ring of fire' annular eclipse. The Virtual Telescope Project in Rome will be livestreaming the event. Oldest and Most Distant Black Hole Detected, Sheds Light on Early Universe
Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023The oldest and most distant black hole was detected 470 million years after the big bang. The black hole is 10 times bigger than the one in our Milky Way. The detection was made possible by the Abell cluster of galaxies. The research was led by Akos Bogdan from the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA). The black hole formed from colossal clouds of gas that collapsed in a galaxy next to one with stars. Oldest Known Black Hole Discovered by NASA's Telescopes
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 November 2023The black hole is believed to have formed just 470 million years after the Big Bang and is 10 times larger than the black hole in the Milky Way. The black hole's weight is estimated to be anywhere from 10 to 100% the mass of all the stars in its galaxy. Researchers believe the black hole was created when clouds of gas collapsed in one galaxy next to a galaxy with stars, which then combined to form one galaxy, with the black hole taking over.
