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The Polaris Dawn mission, set for launch on SpaceX’s Falcon 9, represents a groundbreaking step in the annals of space exploration. Scheduled for liftoff on September 10th, 2024, at 3:38 a.m. Eastern Time (7:38 UTC) from Kennedy Space Center’s historic Launch Complex 39A, this mission is poised to redefine our understanding of human spaceflight. At […]

This week has been nothing short of exhilarating as we witnessed the launch of the Polaris Dawn mission, which marks a pivotal moment in private space exploration. This mission has set ambitious goals, aiming not only to push the bounds of human spaceflight but also to expand our understanding of living and working in space. […]

The Polaris Dawn mission stands as a groundbreaking achievement in the realm of space exploration, combining audacity with scientific inquiry. As the first mission in the Polaris Program, it marks not only the farthest human journey from Earth since Apollo 17 but also aims to set the stage for future commercial space endeavors. Its objectives […]

The Boeing Starliner Calypso has made history with its autonomous undocking and descent sequence, marking a significant step in its development as a crew-capable spacecraft. The undocking from the International Space Station (ISS) took place on September 6, 2024, at precisely 6:04 PM EDT (22:04 UTC), following a successful three-month mission that provided crucial data […]

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Booster 12, the Super Heavy booster to be used for Starship Flight 5, was rolled out from Mega Bay 1 to the Orbital Launch Site on Tuesday, July 9. It was lifted onto Pad A’s orbital launch mount by the Mechazilla “chopstick” arms that evening. Testing for Booster 12 commenced with a partial propellant load […]

Located approximately 17,000 light-years away, Omega Centauri has long been known as the brightest and largest globular cluster in the night sky. When observed in areas with low light pollution, it appears nearly as large as a full moon. Globular clusters can contain up to one million stars at the same time and are often […]

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Ariane 6, Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket, marks a significant milestone in the continent’s space exploration endeavors. Conceived in the 2010s, this powerful launch vehicle is designed to replace the retired Ariane 5 rocket, halving the launch costs over time while offering the potential for more launches each year. The configuration for Ariane 6’s maiden flight […]

As many as four SpaceX Falcon 9 missions are on the roster for this week’s launch schedule. The four missions will be split evenly between Starlink and two payloads for other customers. At least one of the SpaceX missions is likely to be affected by the severe weather currently being experienced on the east coast […]