Space
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NASA reschedules moon rocket’s launch for Saturday as it checks data from first try
A launch-pad screenshot shows the bottom of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket, including the four RS-25 main engines on its…
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NASA scrubs second try to launch moon rocket due to persistent hydrogen leak
An overhead view shows the Orion spacecraft atop the Space Launch System rocket. (NASA via YouTube) NASA called off today’s…
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For Apple and other companies, satellites plus cellphones add up to a new frontier
Apple’s iPhone 14 is built to link up with satellites for an emergency SOS. (Apple Video) Today’s big iPhone reveal…
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Uncrewed Blue Origin suborbital research mission cut short by launch anomaly
The New Shepard spaceship’s booster flares during its ascent. (Blue Origin via YouTube) A booster misfire caused an early end…
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You can weigh in on spaced-out designs for Smithsonian’s Bezos Learning Center
Firm C’s concept for the Bezos Learning Center is meant to evoke a spaceship. (Image via NASM) The design selection…
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Microsoft Azure ramps up access to cloud computing via SpaceX’s Starlink satellites
A SpaceX Starlink satellite antenna is connected to Microsoft’s Azure Stack Edge device. (Microsoft Photo) With SpaceX’s help, Microsoft is…
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Space Shorts: German rocket company will launch orbital tugs for Spaceflight Inc.
An artist’s concept shows Rocket Factory Augsburg’s launch vehicle in flight. (RFA Illustration) Seattle-based Spaceflight Inc. and Rocket Factory Augsburg,…
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Orbital Reef space station wins a key role in Hollywood movie even before it’s built
An artist’s conception shows the Orbital Reef space station. (Orbital Reef via Amazon) The commercial space station that Jeff Bezos’…
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NASA ‘encouraged’ by tanking test for SLS moon rocket, but launch plan is still in flux
Launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson (at left) and launch team members Wes Mosedale and Jeremy Graeber monitor data inside Firing Room…
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NASA decides to roll its moon rocket back to shelter as Hurricane Ian nears Florida
NASA’s Space Launch System returns to the Vehicle Assembly Building on Sept. 27. (NASA Photo) With Hurricane Ian bearing down…
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