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Archive for January, 2023

1st orbital rocket launch by ABL Space Systems fails

January 11th, 2023 by

ABL Space Systems’ RS1 rocket failed shortly after launching on its first-ever orbital mission Tuesday (Jan. 10), resulting in the loss of two small satellites.

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Final ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ trailer dives into the Quantum Realm

January 11th, 2023 by

A new trailer for “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” showcases much more of Kang’s chaos as the titular heroes dive into the bizarre Quantum Realm.

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SpaceX fires up Falcon Heavy rocket ahead of Saturday launch (photo)

January 11th, 2023 by

SpaceX’s powerful Falcon Heavy rocket has flexed its muscles ahead of a planned liftoff this weekend.

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Astronomers find 2nd Earth-size planet in intriguing alien solar system

January 11th, 2023 by

NASA’s leading planet-hunting spacecraft has spotted its second planet that matches Earth’s size and may be able to retain liquid water — and both worlds orbit the same star.

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China issues gold and silver coins to mark completion of Tiangong space station

January 11th, 2023 by

China’s first space station is now complete in Earth orbit — and on a new set of coins. The People’s Bank of China has issued gold and silver coins in celebration of China’s Tiangong space station.

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LauncherOne rocket from failed Virgin Orbit launch spotted crashing to Earth (video)

January 11th, 2023 by

An observer captured the fiery return to Earth of a failed Virgin Orbit rocket on Monday evening (Jan. 9).

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Failed Virgin Orbit launch leaves open opportunity for UK as a space ‘underdog’

January 11th, 2023 by

The first-ever orbital rocket launch from British soil failed on Monday (Jan. 9) in a disappointing setback to the country’s sovereign space ambitions.

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Not far out: can games predict the future of commercial space travel

January 11th, 2023 by

Spacelines From The Far Out is a new video game that simulates commercial space travel, but how realistic is its portrayal? We spoke to space historian and author Rod Pyle to find out.

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