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Relativity Space launches world’s first 3D printed rocket in historic test flight but fails to reach orbit
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Relativity Space launches world’s first 3D printed rocket in historic test flight but fails to reach orbit
The world’s first 3D-printed rocket didn’t get its wings working during its debut launch late Wednesday (March 22), but it…
The US Space Force wants to test how to build satellites in orbit as part of a $1.6 million deal with Arkysys.
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The US Space Force wants to test how to build satellites in orbit as part of a $1.6 million deal with Arkysys.
The US Space Force has signed an agreement to build satellites in orbit in an attempt to improve space infrastructure.…
Virgin Orbit Resumes Operations With ‘Small’ Team As Works On Financing Deal: Reports
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Virgin Orbit Resumes Operations With ‘Small’ Team As Works On Financing Deal: Reports
Launch company Virgin Orbit is bringing a “small” team back from vacation to prepare for its next launch as it…
Private Japanese lander enters lunar orbit
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Private Japanese lander enters lunar orbit
A private Japanese lander has reached the moon. The Hakuto-R spacecraft entered lunar orbit late Monday (March 20), marking a…
Virgin Orbit explores options as it works for cash flow: report
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Virgin Orbit explores options as it works for cash flow: report
Startup company Virgin Orbit is “drawing up detailed contingency plans” after suspending operations last week, according to media reports. According…
Virgin Orbit suspends operations while seeking funding
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1 week ago
Virgin Orbit suspends operations while seeking funding
Startup company Virgin Orbit has temporarily suspended operations and laid off most of its employees in search of funding, according…
Auroras, spacecraft modifications and more: SpaceX Crew-5 astronauts reflect on their time in orbit
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3 weeks ago
Auroras, spacecraft modifications and more: SpaceX Crew-5 astronauts reflect on their time in orbit
NASA astronaut Josh Kassada had a bad morning on Monday. Working on the International Space Station (ISS) has its downsides,…
Watch as SpaceX launches 51 Starlink satellites into orbit on Tuesday
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3 weeks ago
Watch as SpaceX launches 51 Starlink satellites into orbit on Tuesday
SpaceX will launch another large batch of its Starlink internet satellites into orbit on Tuesday (February 28) and you can…
NASA’s SWOT water satellite in orbit shuts down instrument
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3 weeks ago
NASA’s SWOT water satellite in orbit shuts down instrument
A joint NASA-French satellite designed to map Earth’s water in great detail is struggling to turn on the instrument as…
How many satellites can we safely fit in Earth orbit?
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3 weeks ago
How many satellites can we safely fit in Earth orbit?
Just 10 years ago, a mere thousand or so operational satellites may have orbited our planet, but there will be…