Latest: SpaceX: ice buildup may have led rocket to tip over (Update)
The latest on the launch of an ocean-monitoring satellite from California (all times local):
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Jan 18, 2016
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Support leg breaks as SpaceX rocket lands on ocean barge (Update)
After successfully delivering a U.S.-European ocean-monitoring satellite into orbit, a Space X rocket made a hard landing on a floating barge in the roiling Pacific, breaking a support leg and toppling over Sunday.
Space Exploration
Jan 17, 2016
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Andre Turcat—the test pilot who took Concorde supersonic
Last year it was reported that a design for a successor to Concorde, which would fly between London and New York in one hour at more than 4.5 times the speed of sound, had been patented by Airbus. This would have been thrilling ...
Other
Jan 7, 2016
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Mars spacecraft shipped to California for March launch
NASA's next Mars spacecraft has arrived at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for final preparations before a launch scheduled in March 2016 and a landing on Mars six months later.
Space Exploration
Dec 18, 2015
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Graduate students explore the effect climate change has on local bird populations
Two University of New Mexico alumni have discovered that our changing climate is having a serious impact on population size and reproductive success of several bird species found around Albuquerque. Corrie Borgman and Kirsten ...
Ecology
Nov 18, 2015
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America's next superbomber to be shrouded in secret for years
Almost every aspect of America's newest bomber is top secret, but experts predict the warplane will be very "stealthy," packed with sensors—and able to deliver nuclear payloads anywhere.
Other
Oct 29, 2015
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USAF High Throughput Tactical Satcom takes flight in stunning Florida sunset blastoff
An advanced military communications satellite that will significantly fortify tactical communications amongst U.S. and allied military forces took flight this evening, July 23, during a stunning sunset blastoff of a United ...
Space Exploration
Jul 27, 2015
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New technology aids recovery of Alaska plane wreck
On Alaska's Mount Gannett, pleasant weather can turn nasty quickly. Sunshine gives way to frigid rain; clear skies fall victim to thick storm clouds and fog. Not ideal conditions for exploring a 63-year-old plane wreck on ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 22, 2015
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Air Force launches GPS satellite on Atlas V rocket
The Air Force has a new advanced GPS satellite in orbit.
Space Exploration
Jul 15, 2015
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NASA's new commercial crew astronauts: Each wants to fly first
For now, just call them the Commercial Crew Cadre.
Space Exploration
Jul 10, 2015
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