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Crypto Bro Charters Private SpaceX Mission to Earth’s Poles

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 12:05

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Spacex Private Mission

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Chinese Rocket Breaks Apart in Orbit, Leaves Dangerous Trail of Debris in Space

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 12:10

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A Long March 6A rocket carrying the satellite group blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center on August 6, 2024 in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province of China.

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Stranded Boeing Starliner Crew Could Spend 6 Months on ISS

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 15:05

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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft approaching the ISS.

Speculation is swirling that the two Starliner astronauts, currently stuck on the ISS, may have to return home on a SpaceX Dragon.

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SpaceX’s Direct-to-Cell Starlink Satellites Are 5 Times Brighter Than Before, Worrying Astronomers

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 13:25

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Starlink satellite streaks as viewed by a ground based telescope.

The company plans to launch thousands of direct-to-cell Starlink satellites, which may interfere with our views of the night sky.

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Here’s a Rare Glimpse of China’s Mysterious Spaceplane in Orbit

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 12:20

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Astronomer captures mysterious Chinese spaceplane.

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NASA Might Delay Upcoming Crew 9 Mission to Return Stranded Starliner Astronauts to Earth

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 17:20

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The Boeing Starliner spacecraft approaching the ISS

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SpaceX’s Starship Could Cause NASA’s Lunar Gateway to Lose Control

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 12:29

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Nasa Lunar Gateway

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Boeing Reports Additional $125 Million Loss on Troubled Starliner

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 12:00

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Photo: NASA

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Boeing’s Cursed ISS Mission May Finally Make It Back to Earth

Tue, 07/30/2024 - 15:15

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Nasa Boeing Starliner July 3 202

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SpaceX Pinpoints Cause of Rare Falcon 9 Launch Failure

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 12:50

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A view of the Falcon 9 second stage engine with unusual ice buildup.

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