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Starship’s Fireworks: A Celestial Spectacle Unfolds Over the Atlantic

The Bahamas sky transformed during a SpaceX Starship test flight, creating a spectacle of debris and fiery remnants. The launch from Starbase in South Texas marked Starship’s eighth mission, with the Super Heavy booster returning successfully. A malfunction in the Starship’s upper

7 March 2025

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Astral Drama Unfolds as First Commercial Probe Ventures Beyond the Moon

Odin, a spacecraft by AstroForge, is on a historic space mining mission towards asteroid 2022 OB5. The mission aims to survey the asteroid’s resources, with future plans for extraction. Launched via SpaceX Falcon 9, Odin’s journey has faced communication challenges. AstroForge suspects

28 February 2025

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Space Missions Face Communication Challenges: The Art of Risk and Reward

Lunar Trailblazer and Astroforge’s Odin experienced communication issues shortly after launch, highlighting the challenges of space exploration. NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer aims to explore the Moon’s water reserves as part of the high-risk, low-cost SIMPLEx program, with costs rising from an initial $55

28 February 2025

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SpaceX Gears Up for Another Daring Starship Test After Fiery Setback

SpaceX is set for its eighth Starship test flight, labeled Flight 8, after receiving clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration, despite a previous explosive mishap. The FAA’s approval indicates SpaceX has addressed essential safety, environmental, and regulatory concerns, fostering cautious optimism among

28 February 2025

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SpaceX Races Forward Despite Starship Explosion, FAA Grants Green Light for Next Test Flight

SpaceX is ready for another Starship test flight after a previous setback, following FAA approval. The Starship spacecraft is a pivotal project in SpaceX’s mission to revolutionize space travel and enable interplanetary exploration. Previous debris landed on Turks and Caicos Islands, leading

28 February 2025

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The Space Cannon Revolution: Could This Be the Next Frontier?

Longshot Space, led by Mike Grace, seeks to revolutionize space travel with an innovative space cannon. The cannon, powered by pressurized gas, may launch objects at Mach 25, offering a cost-effective alternative to rockets. Located in the Nevada desert, early tests have

28 February 2025

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Daytime to Zero Gravity: Gayle King’s Stylish Leap into Space

Gayle King, host of CBS Mornings, will join Blue Origin’s NS-31 civilian space mission, marking a significant personal and professional milestone. The mission includes an all-female crew with Lauren Sánchez, Katy Perry, and Aisha Bowe, reflecting diverse representation in space exploration. King

28 February 2025

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Can Trump Revitalize the Staggering U.S. Space Program? The Cosmic Battle for Dominance

Donald Trump’s return to the White House signals a challenging phase for the U.S. manned space program, which now faces increased competition and internal challenges. The Artemis program, aimed at returning astronauts to the Moon, experiences significant delays and budget issues, while

28 February 2025

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China’s Space Diplomacy: A Leap for Pakistan and a New Era of Global Collaboration

China and Pakistan have signed an agreement to train a Pakistani astronaut for a mission aboard China’s space station, Tiangong. The “Agreement on the Selection and Training of Pakistani Astronauts” marks a historic collaboration, enhancing international inclusion in space endeavors. Tiangong, an

28 February 2025

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Ado’s Music Embarks on a Cosmic Journey with SpaceX: Making Waves in the Universe

Ado, a 22-year-old vocalist, expands her J-pop influence from Earth to space with a unique project. Her music, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, is part of an audacious “BandWagon2” initiative. The project aims to broadcast Ado’s songs in space, aligning

28 February 2025

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SpaceX’s Starship Ready for Epic Leap from Texas: What to Expect

SpaceX prepares for a pivotal Starship flight, advancing reusable spacecraft technology for future space exploration. The mission occurs in Texas, highlighting enhanced design features such as improved heat shielding and a new propulsion system. The flight tests Starship’s capabilities with redesigned flaps,

28 February 2025