Rocket Lab launched a South Korean disaster-monitoring satellite from New Zealand on Thursday (Jan. 29), about six weeks later than originally planned.
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The National Reconnaissance Office just revealed the existence of its “JUMPSEAT” line of spy satellites, eight of which launched to Earth orbit between 1971 and 1987.
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The United States is no longer competing against a single rival in a largely symbolic race.
Scientists may need to broaden their horizons in their search for alien life.
NASA and SpaceX are proceeding ahead of schedule with their next astronaut launch to the International Space Station, which is currently operating with a skeleton crew.
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SpaceX plans to launch the 12th test flight of its Starship megarocket in six weeks, according to Elon Musk. It will be the first mission of the bigger, more powerful Starship “V3.”
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“We used to think that only very simple molecules could be created in these clouds. But we have shown that this is clearly not the case.”
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The “hungry hippo” fairing for Rocket Lab’s new Neutron launch vehicle has arrived for integration at the company’s Virginia Spaceport facilities.
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Seven astronauts lost their lives during the Challenger space shuttle disaster on Jan. 28, 1986. Four decades later, human spaceflight remains a difficult business.
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The SLS wet dress rehearsal is the rocket’s last major hurdle before launch.