18: SpaceX launched its Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster on its second flight test, but the vehicles exploded during flight. Read our coverage for full details and video. This weekend is shaping up to be an exciting day for space fans. SpaceX plans to launch the second-ever test ...
Skylab was never meant to be a permanent home in space, but rather a workshop where the United States could test the effects of long-duration space flights (that is, greater than the two weeks required to go to the moon) on the human body. When the flight of the third crew was finis...
SpaceX has a few boxes to check before releasing the Starlink gigabit dish. It will need to upgrade its Starlink constellation to harness a broader range of radio spectrum. But first, SpaceX must get clearance from the FCC to implement the upgrades. PC Magspeculates that SpaceX could launch...
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The shuttle orbiter provides an environment where you can live and work in space. Space shuttle Endeavour (STS113) in orbit as seen from the International Space Station. Photo courtesy NASA It must be able to do the following: provide life support - everything the Earth does for us (atmos...
SpaceX / SpaceX UPDATE: SpaceX has called off Friday’s launch of the Starship and is now targeting Saturday. SpaceX CEO Elon Musksaidin a social media post that engineers need to replace a grid fin actuator on the first-stage Super Heavy booster, a part which helps to steer the vehicl...
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How does SpaceX get these amazing camera shots? As with pretty much all rocket launches these days, space fans are spoiled with stunning footage of the start of each mission asthe rocket soars into the skyat incredible speed. Recommended Videos ...
On February 8, 2022, approximately 40 of the 49 Starlink satellites were reported to have lost altitude, leading to atmospheric re-entry. SpaceX reported that the orbital decay on Starlink satellites was considered to be linked to a geomagnetic storm tha
Space suits must provide all of the comfort and support that the Earth or a spacecraft does, addressing issues like atmosphere, water and protection from radiation. Outer space is an extremely hostile place. If you were to step outside a spacecraft and you weren't wearing a space suit, ...