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Hunting for Asteroid Clues: Europe's Mission to Probe a Cosmic Crash

October 8, 2024

In a dramatic cosmic event, NASA’s spacecraft collided with a skyscraper-size asteroid two years ago to test Earth’s defense against an asteroid impact. Now, Europe is getting involved with their new mission, Hera, named after the Greek goddess of marriage. This venture aims to investigate the after

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Jupiter's Icy Moon: Revealing Hope for Life Delayed

October 7, 2024

The big day for NASA's Europa Clipper mission is on hold. Why? A pesky storm, Hurricane Milton, is on its way to Florida, home to the Kennedy Space Center. NASA and SpaceX decided to play it safe and postpone the launch planned for Thursday. They're not taking any chances with the spacecraft, which

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SpaceX's Hera Mission: Weather Woes and Safety Concerns

October 7, 2024

Today, SpaceX's Hera mission received the green light from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), despite some challenges. Bad weather is causing trouble, and there was a previous mishap with a Falcon 9 rocket. But this time, the rocket's second stage won't return to Earth, making it safer. Othe

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"Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket: A Step Towards Space Dominance"

October 6, 2024

Blue Origin's CEO, Bob Smith, shared updates on the BE-4 engines and the company's plans for the New Glenn rocket. The BE-4 engines performed as expected during recent tests. Blue Origin aims to deliver one engine per week by the end of 2024, with even faster production rates by 2025. Regarding the

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Connecting the Dots: How Starlink is Bridging Gaps in Rural America

October 3, 2024

As the storm clouds of controversy swirl around it, one thing is clear: SpaceX's Starlink internet service is bringing light to areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene. The Biden administration has deployed dozens of ground-based units to support recovery efforts, while private citizens and organizations

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A Giant Leap: ULA's New Rocket Takes Flight

October 3, 2024

The sky isn't just blue anymore; it now holds the potential for a new era of space exploration. The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has launched its massive Vulcan Centaur rocket, standing tall at 200 feet. This is no ordinary flight; it marks a significant step towards certification and possibly putti

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How NASA’s bumped SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts felt watching their rocket launch without them

October 3, 2024

Here is the reformatted article: Until recently, NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson were assigned to SpaceX's Crew-9 mission. However, their seats had to be reassigned in August to bring home two other NASA astronauts currently living on the International Space Station (ISS). The Spa

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Stuck NASA astronauts welcome SpaceX capsule that'll bring them home next year

October 1, 2024

The two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station since June welcomed their new ride home with Sunday’s arrival of a SpaceX capsule. The Dragon capsule docked in darkness as the two craft soared 265 miles (426 kilometers) above Botswana. NASA switched astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Wil

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Rocket Trouble: Falcon 9's Upper Stage Malfunction Causes Unexpected Landing

October 1, 2024

SpaceX's latest mission, Crew-9, marked another successful launch, but it was marred by an unexpected setback. After deploying the Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, the Falcon 9's upper stage malfunctioned, causing it to re-enter the

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SpaceX to the Rescue

September 30, 2024

SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule made its way to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, bringing with it two brave astronauts, Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov. Their mission was to rescue two stranded astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who had been stuck at the ISS for months. The