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NASA suspends work on its Moon and Mars spacecraft due to coronavirus pandemic
NASA has temporarily paused work on the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion capsule that will be used for its…
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SpaceX aborts launch attempt of sixth batch of Starlink satellites due to engine power issue
SpaceX was attempting to launch its sixth batch of Starlink internet broadband satellites, but the launch was aborted when the…
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Watch SpaceX launch more Starlink satellites and go for a Falcon 9 re-use record
UPDATE: SpaceX aborted today’s attempt, and will reset for a future attempt at a time and date to be determined.…
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NASA’s Orion spacecraft completes testing ahead of Artemis 1 Moon mission
NASA has completed the testing process meant to simulate performance in in-space conditions for its Orion crew spacecraft, developed by…
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Momentus buys six slots on SpaceX’s SmallSat Rideshare missions
Momentus, the in-space shuttle service for payloads, has bought six spaces on SpaceX SmallSat Rideshare Program missions. The launches include…
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The first SpaceX Dragon capsule is taking its final flight
Last night, SpaceX launched its first generation Dragon capsule on its twentieth — and final — resupply run to the…
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Axiom Space pitches its first 10-day, all-inclusive trip to the ISS for just $55 million
Axiom Space is looking to make history by sending three passengers on a round-trip journey to the International Space Station…
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SpaceX said to be seeking around $250 million in funding, boosting valuation to roughly $36 billion
SpaceX is looking to raise around $250 million in new funding according to a new report from CNBC’s Michael Sheetz.…
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SpaceX anticipates building ‘many rockets’ as it iterates Starship toward orbital flight this year
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has been sharing a number of updates about his company’s progress on Starship this week. Along…
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Japanese mission to land a rover on a Martian moon and bring back a sample is a go
A bold mission by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to Mars’ two moons, including a lander component for one…
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