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technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Griffin-1 Lander Nears Final Lunar Tests Ahead of 2026 Launch

Astrobotic’s Griffin-1 lunar lander, with a 650 kg payload, is nearing environmental testing at NASA’s JPL in California after final integration in Pittsburgh; its main payload, Astrolab’s FLIP rover, is undergoing tests and will rendezvous at Cape Canaveral for final integration ahead of a late-2026 Falcon Heavy launch, marking a key milestone in Moon Base 2 planning and Peregrine’s legacy as Astrobotic advances with Voyager Technologies’ acquisition.

via Spaceflight Now|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Iconic Research Vessel Retires: A Journey of 60 Years Comes to an End"

The Floating Instrument Platform (FLIP), an innovative research vessel operated by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, has been retired after over 60 years of service. FLIP was a unique platform that could transition from a horizontal barge to a vertical spar platform, providing stability and minimizing the effects of ocean swells for scientific experiments. It played a crucial role in physical oceanographic research, producing high-quality data and setting a gold standard for ocean modeling. FLIP's legacy will live on as one of its booms will be mounted onto a pier for continued use in deploying instruments into the water.

via The Maritime Executive|

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