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Archive for April 7th, 2023

Dawn Aerospace’s space plane aces first rocket-powered flights (video)

April 7th, 2023 by

Dawn Aerospace’s Mk-II Aurora space plane flew with a rocket engine for the first time over New Zealand’s South Island in March 2023.

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Rings around Uranus! James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning image of ice giant (photo, video)

April 7th, 2023 by

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an amazing image of the ice giant Uranus showing its ring system, bright moons and changing atmosphere.

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Astronauts fly replacement Soyuz capsule to new docking port at space station

April 7th, 2023 by

A NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts took a Soyuz capsule for a spin at the International Space Station early Thursday (April 6) to make way for a new cargo ship.

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Axiom Space targeting May 8 for launch of 2nd private crewed mission to space station

April 7th, 2023 by

The four-person Ax-2, the second private crewed mission to the International Space Station, now has a target launch date: May 8.

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SpaceX stacks huge Starship vehicle ahead of orbital test flight (video)

April 7th, 2023 by

A stunning new video shows SpaceX’s giant Starship vehicle at its full height on its scenic seaside launch mount in South Texas.

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Watch SpaceX launch an Intelsat satellite with NASA’s TEMPO experiment tonight

April 7th, 2023 by

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch a commercial Intelsat satellite with an NASA Earth science instrument early Friday (April 7). Here’s how to watch it live.

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