Satellite-carrying rocket 'lost' after New Zealand launch
A commercial rocket carrying seven satellites was "lost" after take-off Sunday from a New Zealand launch pad, the owner Rocket Lab said.
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Jul 5, 2020
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News tagged with launch pad
Launch is approaching for NASA's next Mars rover, Perseverance
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is just over a month from its July 20 targeted launch date. The rover's astrobiology mission will seek signs of past microscopic life on Mars, explore the geology of the Jezero Crater landing ...
Space Exploration
Jun 18, 2020
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'Back in the game': SpaceX ship blasts off with 2 astronauts (Update)
A rocket ship built by Elon Musk's SpaceX company thundered away from Earth with two Americans on Saturday, ushering in a new era in commercial space travel and putting the United States back in the business of launching ...
Space Exploration
May 30, 2020
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Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms
SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA—a historic first for a private company—but more stormy weather threatened more delays.
Space Exploration
May 29, 2020
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Video: Europe's Spaceport, back to business
Workers are returning to Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana to resume preparations for Vega and Ariane 5 launches. Construction of the new Ariane 6 launch pad has also restarted.
Space Exploration
May 29, 2020
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2 U.S. astronauts board SpaceX rocket for historic launch
With thunderstorms threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of commercial ...
Space Exploration
May 27, 2020
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SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style
The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship—all of it white with black trim.
Space Exploration
May 24, 2020
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Space science from home: Resources for children and adults
With many people across the world staying at home these days, we have curated a selection of activities for you to pass time and learn more about space science in the meantime.
Astronomy
Mar 26, 2020
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How better propulsion systems can improve space exploration
Aero/Astro engineer Ken Hara is developing computer models to help make a little-known, but widely-used thruster engine more suitable for long-distance missions.
Space Exploration
Feb 21, 2020
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Wind delays Northrop Grumman's supply run to space station
High wind delayed Northrop Grumman's supply run to the International Space Station on Friday.
Space Exploration
Feb 15, 2020
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