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The End of a Long Space Journey: Scientists Predict When and Where a Falcon 9 Upper Stage Will Impact the Moon
Astronomers may soon witness an unusual celestial event that could be observable from parts of Earth using ground-based telescopes. The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to collide with the Moon on August 5 at approximately 09:35 Kyiv time (2:35 a.m. ET). The impact is predicted to occur near Einstein crater.Β The [β¦]
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New research suggests dark matter clusters around black holes
SpaceX to Send Revolutionary Starfall Cargo Capsule into Orbit
In the near future, SpaceXβs orbital capsule Starfall may become a platform for deploying military cargo directly from space. The Starfall system is planned to be launched into low Earth orbit using SpaceXβs Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The private aerospace company SpaceX is initiating test activities for its Starfall cargo capsule, an orbital platform under [β¦]
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SpaceX Dominance: Elon Muskβs Company Has Launched More Satellites into Orbit Than the Rest of the World Combined
SpaceX has reached another notable milestone that highlights its dominant position in the launch industry. Elon Muskβs company has now placed more spacecraft into orbit than the rest of the world combined. Moreover, its lead is likely to continue expanding over the coming months and years. Investor and former space industry executive Christian Keil drew [β¦]
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Electric-Powered Record Breaker: China Develops the Largest Electric Rocket in History
Chinese startup Spark Space has successfully completed several consecutive funding rounds to support the development of a new launch vehicle that, according to the company, will become the largest rocket in the world to employ an electrically driven propellant feed system. The investment milestone follows a series of successful hot-fire tests of the vehicleβs propulsion [β¦]
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A New Step Toward Lunar Exploration: Astrobotic Presents the Griffin-1 Lander
Astrobotic has presented the Griffin-1 robotic lunar lander for the NASA Moon Base II mission. The spacecraft is described as part of the initial phase of the space agencyβs broader efforts to develop a sustained lunar outpost. According to current plans, Astrobotic intends to launch the Griffin Mission One (Griffin-1) in late 2026.Β The mission is [β¦]
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NASAβs Deep Space Network Held Up During Artemis II β Hereβs What Changed After the Last Overload
Astronomers spot black hole that formed before its galaxy
NASA Selects Veteran Astronauts for Artemis III Mission
Following the historic success of the Artemis II mission, NASA is preparing for the next step toward returning astronauts to the Moon. The agency has announced the four astronauts selected for the upcoming Artemis III mission. The crew will include three NASA astronauts β Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, and Randy Bresnik. The fourth crew member [β¦]
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