SpaceX Unveils New Spacesuits for Historic Private Astronaut Spacewalk
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by Passant Rabie
2d ago
SpaceX is preparing to launch a private crew of astronauts on a five day journey through Earth orbit, and they will be the first to try on the company’s latest spacesuit design during a first-of-its-kind spacewalk. Read more ..read more
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Watch Live: Boeing's Nail-Biting First Crewed Launch Attempt to the ISS
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by Passant Rabie
2d ago
It’s been over a decade in the making, but Boeing is finally ready to launch its first crewed test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of its agreement with NASA. Read more ..read more
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SpaceX's Starlink Internet Is Working in Places It's Not Supposed To
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by Britney Nguyen, Quartz
4d ago
Starlink satellite internet terminals are reportedly still operating in unlicensed places, despite the company’s warning last month that the service would be shut down by May 1 in those areas. Read more ..read more
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Let's Look Back at Boeing's 10-Year Struggle to Launch Humans on Starliner
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by Passant Rabie
6d ago
After more than a decade of delays and failures, Boeing is finally ready to launch its first crew of NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). Liftoff of the Starliner CST-100 spacecraft is scheduled for May 6—and it’s going to be a true nail-biter. Read more ..read more
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Scientists Plan for Apophis’s Unnervingly Close Brush With Earth
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by Gizmodo Staff
1w ago
In our top stories this week, reporter Passant Rabie explores potential projects to visit and study asteroid Apophis when it performs a close encounter with Earth in 2029. Consumer Reports reveals that about 20% of fruits and vegetables sold in the U.S. may have unsafe pesticide levels, raising concerns about whether… Read more ..read more
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Injury Rates at SpaceX Soar Above Industry Norms
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by George Dvorsky
1w ago
SpaceX, the world leader in rocket launches, is increasingly coming under scrutiny for its workplace practices. A recent safety review performed by Reuters highlights an upsetting trend at the aerospace company. For the second year in a row, injury rates at SpaceX far exceed the industry average. This is according to… Read more ..read more
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Explore NASA's Best Photos of the Year
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by Passant Rabie
1w ago
NASA is a proud boomer that loves posting a good photo album. The space agency released 100 of its best 2023 photos on flickr, which go through the exciting highlights of the previous year. Read more ..read more
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NASA Launches Solar Sail to Test Sunlight-Propelled Space Travel
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by Passant Rabie
1w ago
A new experimental mission by NASA is now flying in orbit, aiming to use photons from the Sun to propel its way to higher altitudes. Read more ..read more
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A Legendary Rocket's Final Flight and More Top Space Images of the Week
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by George Dvorsky
2w ago
It’s been a wild and wacky last few weeks in space, not to mention awe-inspiring, as a spectacular total solar eclipse graced the skies across North America. We also said goodbye to a trusty old rocket, while saying hello to what might finally be the first crewed mission of Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner spacecraft. Read more ..read more
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Long-Awaited Ariane 6 Rocket Faces Tough Odds in First Launch
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by Passant Rabie
3w ago
The highly anticipated first flight of Ariane 6 may finally take place this summer after years of delays. But before we can get too excited, European Space Agency Director General Josef Aschbacher is already setting the rocket up for failure without it even reaching the launchpad yet. Read more ..read more
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