Tag: aerospace
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Reveals New Insights on Lunar Surface Temperatures
Blue Ghost lunar lander shows Mare Crisium is warmer than previously believed, challenging earlier assumptions about the Moon’s surface conditions.
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SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Test Flight Again, New Launch Expected in Mid-2026
SpaceX postpones the Starship V3 test flight by at least another month, pushing the launch to mid-2026 amid ongoing preparations.
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Boeing Subsidiary Advances X-65 Aircraft with Airflow-Based Flight Control System
Aurora Flight Sciences progresses on X-65, an experimental plane controlled by airflow jets instead of traditional mechanical controls.
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Chinese Reusable Rocket Tianlong-3 Explodes Mid-Flight Using Coal-Derived Kerosene
China’s Tianlong-3 reusable rocket failed during flight, notable for running on kerosene derived from coal.
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SpaceX Raises Safety Concerns Over Amazon’s Internet Satellite Deployment
SpaceX has filed a regulatory complaint warning that Amazon’s satellite deployment poses a collision risk due to orbit deviations and lack of transparency.
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Chinese Kinetica-2 Rocket Sets New Cost Benchmark in Commercial Orbital Launches
China’s Kinetica-2 rocket successfully delivered satellites to orbit at a cost lower than SpaceX’s Falcon 9, marking a significant milestone.
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Amazon Explores Acquisition of Satellite Operator Globalstar to Boost Connectivity Ventures
Amazon is in talks to acquire satellite communications firm Globalstar as it seeks to strengthen its low-earth orbit satellite network efforts.
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SpaceX Files for IPO, Potentially Setting Record for Largest Public Offering
SpaceX has submitted paperwork to the SEC for an initial public offering, signaling a major move toward what could be the largest IPO in history.
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Starlink Satellite Suffers Orbital Breakup, Preserved Image Released
A Starlink satellite fragmented after an orbital collision; a detailed image taken weeks prior has recently been shared publicly.
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China Conducts Maiden Flight of Record-Heavy CY-8 Cargo Drone Designed for Short Runways
China’s CY-8 drone, the heaviest cargo UAV worldwide with a 3.5-ton payload, completed its first flight, showcasing short runway capabilities.
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NASA’s Shift Away from Commercial Orbital Stations Sparks Industry Concern
NASA’s move to maintain government-led orbital stations threatens billions in private investments in commercial space habitats.
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NASA Awards Third Lunar Cargo Contract to Intuitive Machines Despite Previous Setbacks
After two failed lunar landings, NASA entrusts Intuitive Machines with a third cargo mission to the Moon, aiming for a 2030 launch.
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