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FAA requires investigation into SpaceX Falcon 9 landing failure

August 29th, 2024 by

The FAA is requiring an investigation into the failed touchdown attempt of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage after a successful Starlink satellite launch early Wednesday morning (Aug. 28).

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Mock shuttle Pathfinder restored atop its stack at Alabama rocket center (photos)

August 29th, 2024 by

An early mockup of NASA’s winged orbiters, Pathfinder was returned to its position atop a space shuttle propulsion “stack” at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

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Japan declares its SLIM moon lander dead at last

August 29th, 2024 by

The SLIM moon lander survived a staggering three lunar nights before JAXA officially declared the mission to be over.

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SpaceX rocket catches fire, falls over while landing at sea after record-breaking Starlink launch (video)

August 29th, 2024 by

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket set a reusability record during a Starlink satellite launch early Wednesday morning (Aug. 28) but failed to stick its landing.

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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 prototype aces 2nd test flight (photos)

August 28th, 2024 by

Colorado company Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft flew for the second time ever on Monday (Aug. 26).

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‘Alien: Romulus’ has the same problem as ‘Prometheus’ and ‘Alien: Covenant’ — and it’s bad news for the franchise

August 28th, 2024 by

The magical black goo introduced in “Prometheus” is holding the Xenomorph back.

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Auroral substorm sparks stunning northern lights visible at mid-latitudes (photos)

August 28th, 2024 by

A moderate G2 geomagnetic storm sparked auroras at mid-latitudes, and we’ve rounded up some of the best northern lights photos here.

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What time is Blue Origin’s private NS-26 astronaut launch on Aug. 29 (and how to watch live)

August 28th, 2024 by

A Blue Origin rocket will launch a new private astronaut mission to suborbital space this week. Here’s what time and where to watch.

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