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Archive for November 15th, 2022

NASA clears Artemis 1 moon rocket for Nov. 16 launch despite storm damage

November 15th, 2022 by

Artemis 1 mission managers have determined that the Space Launch System rocket is still ready for a Nov. 16 launch attempt despite suffering slight damage during Hurricane Nicole.

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BlueWalker 3 satellite unfurls biggest commercial communications array ever

November 15th, 2022 by

AST SpaceMobile’s BlueWalker 3 satellite unveiled an array that is about the same size as a small apartment, to provide high-speed communications from orbit.

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SpaceX’s Starship Super Heavy booster test-fires record 14 engines (video)

November 15th, 2022 by

SpaceX just conducted its most ambitious and powerful Starship test to date, firing up 14 engines on one of its Super Heavy booster prototypes.

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Chinese rocket body breaks up in orbit after successful satellite launch

November 15th, 2022 by

A Chinese rocket body broke up in orbit after launching on Friday (Nov. 11) and is now in more than 50 pieces, adding to the threat of space debris in Earth orbit.

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Spacesuit for women: Fashion is the final frontier in new Kickstarter campaign

November 15th, 2022 by

NASA aerospace engineer Sabrina Thompson’s “Girl in Space” organization is building an in-vehicle flight suit designed for women first. It will be tested in a Mars analog next year.

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Blood Moon rises over Artemis 1 megarocket preparing for launch in stunning photos

November 15th, 2022 by

Last week’s Blood Moon total lunar eclipse was visible over the Artemis 1 rocket on Nov. 8, making for an epic view of the mission’s eventual destination.

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