A Blue Origin rocket explosion during a test at Cape Canaveral severely damages the New Glenn rocket and launch pad, threatening delays to NASA's Artemis moon missions. The incident raises questions about the timeline for lunar lander flights and the broader lunar exploration program.
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SpaceX launches its upgraded Starship V3 prototype in a key test flight supporting NASA's Artemis moon program. The flight will test new engines, satellite deployment, and re-entry maneuvers as NASA prepares for a 2028 lunar landing.
SpaceX files for an IPO without specifying fundraising goals, revealing financials and plans across space, satellite internet, and AI sectors.
SpaceX's eighth test flight of its Starship rocket, launched from the Starbase site in Texas, ended in failure as multiple upper-stage engines shut down unexpectedly, causing the rocket to break apart mid-air. This incident marks the second consecutive failure of the Starship's upper stage, a crucial component for NASA's lunar missions, echoing a similar issue from a January test flight. Despite the setback, SpaceX remains optimistic and committed to refining the Starship's design, with plans to return to the launch pad soon to continue their ambitious space exploration goals.
The remains of Franklin P. Hall, an American airman who was shot down over France during World War II, have been identified after nearly 80 years. Hall was the left waist gunner on a B-24D Liberator when it was attacked by German air forces, and his remains were recovered and buried in a French cemetery. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has accounted for over 83,000 Americans since its establishment in 1973.
Key takeaways: SpaceX launched its next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its powerful Super Heavy rocket on Saturday. The mission was mostly successful, but the first stage…
Five environmental and cultural heritage groups have filed a lawsuit against the FAA for allowing the launch of SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy rocket from its Boca Chica, Texas facility without a comprehensive environmental review. The launch resulted in destruction of the launch pad, spread of particulate matter, and a 3.5-acre fire on state park lands. The lawsuit is being brought by The Center for Biological Diversity, Friends of the Wild Whoopers, Sierra Club, Defenders of Wildlife, and the National Audubon Society. The FAA has yet to comment on the lawsuit.