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German startup to attempt the first orbital launch from Western Europe
The nine-engine first stage for Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket lights up on the launch pad on February 14. Credit: Isar…
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It seems the FAA office overseeing SpaceX’s Starship probe still has some bite
The political winds have shifted in Washington, but the FAA hasn’t yet changed its tune on Starship. Liftoff of SpaceX’s…
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China orbits first Guowang internet satellites, with thousands more to come
While there are open questions about how China will use its satellite megaconstellations, their deployment will require a significant increase…
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Nearly three years since launch, Webb is a hit among astronomers
This composite image of Arp 107, created with data from two of the James Webb Space Telescope’s infrared instruments, reveals…
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For some reason, NASA is treating Orion’s heat shield problems as a secret
“I’m not going to share right now. When it comes out, it’ll all come out together.” A photo from the…
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Astronaut hospitalized after returning from 235-day space mission
NASA said Friday one its astronauts is in a hospital in Florida for medical observation after a “normal” predawn splashdown…
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After seeing hundreds of launches, SpaceX’s rocket catch was a new thrill
For a few moments, my viewing angle made it look like the rocket was coming right at me. Coming in…
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SpaceX prevails over ULA, wins military launch contracts worth $733 million
These missions require medium-lift rockets, or smaller rockets capable of a high-rate launch cadence to match the capability of a…
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Google backs privately funded satellite constellation for wildfire detection
Eyes in the sky — “Authorities will have high-resolution imagery that is updated globally every 20 minutes.” Stephen Clark –…
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The Vega rocket never found its commercial niche. After tonight, it’s gone.
Enlarge / The final Vega rocket on its launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. The final flight of Europe’s Vega…
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