Tag: Aerospace
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Blue Origin to Launch Michi Benthaus, First Wheelchair-User in Space
Overview: A Historic Blue Origin Flight On Thursday, December 18, a Blue Origin New Shepard suborbital rocket will carry aerospace engineer Michi Benthaus along with a crew of five for a mission that marks a watershed moment in spaceflight. Benthaus will become the first wheelchair user to reach space, showcasing the growing commitment of the…
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SpaceX IPO Could Elevate Elon Musk to Trillionaire Status
Introduction: A potential watershed moment for SpaceX and its founder The prospect of SpaceX going public has long been a topic of intense speculation among investors and tech enthusiasts. As whispered valuations circle around a $1.5 trillion figure, the implications are not just about the company’s growth trajectory. They could redefine how investors value private…
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NASA Approves Boeing Starliner Cargo-Only Flight to ISS
NASA clears Starliner for a cargo-only mission In a move that sets a clear path for Boeing’s Starliner program, NASA announced that the upcoming flight to the International Space Station will carry cargo only. The decision ends months of speculation surrounding whether the spacecraft would be capable of supporting crewed operations in its next test…
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Dubai Tejas Crash at Air Show: What Happened and What It Means for Aviation Safety
Overview of the Dubai Tejas Crash During a high-profile display at the Dubai Air Show, a Tejas fighter jet experienced a crash that quickly drew widespread attention on social media. A video circulating online appears to show the aircraft performing aerobatic maneuvers before an abrupt outcome. While initial clips depict the jet in flight followed…
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Rocket returned, lightly used: Blue Origin’s landed New Glenn booster stays remarkably clean
Blue Origin Achieves a Clean Landing for New Glenn Blue Origin celebrated a notable milestone last week as its New Glenn launch vehicle completed a successful, controlled landing after a high-profile mission. The event, intertwined with NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars, showcased not only a dramatic re-entry but also a remarkably clean booster that has…
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Rocket returned, lightly used: Why Blue Origin’s landed New Glenn booster is so clean
New Glenn’s first successful landing marks a milestone in reusable spaceflight The aerospace community is buzzing after Blue Origin’s New Glenn dedicated booster achieved its first landing last week, following a mission that carried NASA’s twin ESCAPADE Mars probes into space. While the landing itself drew attention for its precision, what surprised observers most was…
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Blue Origin Launches NASA Mars Mission, Booster Lands in Historic Milestone
Blue Origin Reaches a Milestone with New Glenn In a high-profile demonstration of its growing capabilities, Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket carrying NASA-touched hardware bound for Mars. The mission marks a significant step for both the private aerospace firm and NASA’s long-running push to exchange robotic missions between the Moon and Mars.…
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Kitten Space Agency: A Kerbal-Inspired Dream with an ex-SpaceX Engineer at the Helm
From Kerbal to Kitten: A New Frontier in Space Simulation Kitten Space Agency is quickly becoming a name that resonates with space-game fans worldwide, especially those who cherished the charm and physics-driven play of Kerbal Space Program. As the spiritual successor to Kerbal in spirit and ambition, Kitten Space Agency promises to blend accessible sandbox…
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Canada’s SBQuantum Wins ESA Contract for Quantum Magnetometer Prototype
Canada’s SBQuantum Secures a Major ESA Contract In a move that underscores Canada’s growing role in quantum sensing and space technology, SBQuantum has won a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver a prototype quantum magnetometer for space-based Earth observation. The 21-month agreement, valued at €800,000 (about $932,000), signals a pivotal milestone in…
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Blue Origin Rocket Successfully Lands Booster During Launch
Blue Origin Achieves Successful Booster Landing During Launch A Blue Origin rocket completed a successful mission yesterday, with its booster touching down smoothly after lift-off. The event underscores Blue Origin’s ongoing commitment to reusable rocket technology and marks another milestone for commercial spaceflight. While the mission details vary by flight, the core achievement remains the…