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Rocket Lab Delays Launch of Synspective's Earth-Imaging Satellite
- Monday December 23, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab's scheduled launch of Synspective's Earth-imaging satellite, "Owl The Way Up," was postponed on December 20, 2024. The delay, announced by the company, was due to the need for further analysis of sensor data. The mission aims to deploy one of Synspective's Strix radar-imaging satellites, part of a broader plan to establish a 30-satellite...
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Kennedy Space Center's Rocket Engine Test Simulation Launches in 2025
- Monday December 9, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to debut The Gantry at LC-39 in early 2025. The attraction includes a simulated rocket engine test with visual effects, sound, and interactive exhibits. Visitors can explore launch sites, design and virtually launch rockets, and engage with environmental research at the new Earth Information Center.
- www.gadgets360.com
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China Unveils $553M Spaceport with Successful Long March-12 Rocket Launch
- Friday December 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
China has launched the Long March-12 rocket from its new $553 million Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site on Hainan Island. The rocket, capable of carrying 10 tons to low-Earth orbit, delivered two experimental satellites on November 30, 2024. Designed with advanced fuel systems and lighter materials, the rocket enhances payload capacity. The spa...
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SpaceX Launches Starship Rocket as US President-Elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk Look On
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Loren Grush and Hadriana Lowenkron, Bloomberg News
SpaceX achieved new feats during the sixth major test launch of its Starship system but nixed an eagerly anticipated midair “catch” of the rocket’s booster. Starship appeared to survive the reentry, moving its exterior flaps to help guide its descent, though some showed signs of burn and slight damage.
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Blue Origin Assembles New Glenn Rocket for Upcoming Maiden Flight in November
- Friday November 15, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Blue Origin has successfully joined the first and second stages of its New Glenn rocket in preparation for its first launch. Set for November 2024, the rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The inaugural flight will carry the Blue Ring spacecraft for a National Security Space Launch certification mission. Blue Origin’s reusa...
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Chinese Company Deep Blue Aerospace Aims to Start Space Tourism by 2027
- Friday October 25, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Deep Blue Aerospace, based in Jiangsu, China, has announced its intention to enter the space tourism market, planning to launch paying customers into suborbital space by 2027. Tickets will cost approximately $210,000, promising a comprehensive journey beyond a brief weightlessness experience. The reusable rocket-capsule system is similar to Blue Or...
- www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Captures Starship Booster with ‘Chopsticks’ During Historic Flight 5 Launch
- Tuesday October 15, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On October 13, 2024, SpaceX launched its Starship vehicle from South Texas, successfully capturing its Super Heavy booster at the launch site. This marked a significant achievement for space exploration. The booster landed near the Mechazilla launch tower and was grasped by its metal arms. Although the upper stage of the Starship was not recovered,...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Moves Closer to First Orbital Launch After Successful Second-Stage Hot Fire Test
- Friday September 27, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully completed a crucial second-stage hot fire test ahead of its first orbital launch in November. The test confirmed the smooth interaction between key subsystems and validated the performance of its two BE-3U engines. New Glenn’s maiden mission will transport the Blue Ring orbital platform into space, ma...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Record High: 19 People Now Orbit Earth Following Latest Soyuz Launch
- Friday September 13, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new record has been established with 19 people currently orbiting Earth. The record was achieved on September 11, 2024, when a Russian Soyuz rocket launched three new crew members towards the International Space Station (ISS). This milestone surpasses the previous record of 17 set last year.
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Scientists Uncover Invisible Ambipolar Electric Field Around Earth for First Time, New Study Reveals
- Sunday September 1, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting and measuring the ambipolar electric field around Earth for the first time. This field, hypothesised over 60 years ago, was observed during the Endurance rocket mission launched by NASA in May 2022. The ambipolar field, located in the ionosphere at around 250 kilometres above Earth's surf...
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NASA Researcher to Study Gravity’s Impact on Plants Aboard Blue Origin's Suborbital Rocket
- Friday August 30, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In a historic first, a NASA-funded researcher will fly aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital rocket to study how gravitational changes impact plant biology. Rob Ferl from the University of Florida will lead the experiment, activating tubes pre-loaded with plants and preservatives during the flight to capture how plants respond to different ...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Catapults 22 Starlink Satellites into Orbit; Achieves Successful Landing
- Thursday August 22, 2024
- Gadgets 360 Staff
On August 20, 2024, SpaceX successfully launched 22 new Starlink satellites, significantly expanding its global satellite network. The launch took place at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with the Falcon 9 rocket lifting off at 9:20 a.m. EDT. This mission was particularly noteworthy because it involved a brand-new Falcon 9 rocket mak...
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Video: Rocket Engine Explodes During Test Launch at UK's New Spaceport
- Tuesday August 20, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
A rocket engine exploded during a test launch at Britain's new spaceport in northern Scotland, officials said Tuesday, in a setback for the UK's fledgling space sector.
- www.ndtv.com
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ESA Launches New Satellite with AI Tech to Study Earth Observation
- Tuesday August 20, 2024
- Gadgets 360 Staff
ESA’s Φsat-2 satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking a significant advancement in Earth observation technology. This cutting-edge CubeSat is designed to push the boundaries of how artificial intelligence can enhance space-based monitoring. Equipped with a state-of-the-art multispectral cam...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Launched After 4-Year Delay
- Wednesday July 10, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket successfully blasted off for the first time on Tuesday, releasing satellites into orbit and restoring the continent's independent access to space.
- www.ndtv.com
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Rocket Lab Delays Launch of Synspective's Earth-Imaging Satellite
- Monday December 23, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab's scheduled launch of Synspective's Earth-imaging satellite, "Owl The Way Up," was postponed on December 20, 2024. The delay, announced by the company, was due to the need for further analysis of sensor data. The mission aims to deploy one of Synspective's Strix radar-imaging satellites, part of a broader plan to establish a 30-satellite...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Kennedy Space Center's Rocket Engine Test Simulation Launches in 2025
- Monday December 9, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to debut The Gantry at LC-39 in early 2025. The attraction includes a simulated rocket engine test with visual effects, sound, and interactive exhibits. Visitors can explore launch sites, design and virtually launch rockets, and engage with environmental research at the new Earth Information Center.
- www.gadgets360.com
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China Unveils $553M Spaceport with Successful Long March-12 Rocket Launch
- Friday December 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
China has launched the Long March-12 rocket from its new $553 million Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site on Hainan Island. The rocket, capable of carrying 10 tons to low-Earth orbit, delivered two experimental satellites on November 30, 2024. Designed with advanced fuel systems and lighter materials, the rocket enhances payload capacity. The spa...
- www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Launches Starship Rocket as US President-Elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk Look On
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Loren Grush and Hadriana Lowenkron, Bloomberg News
SpaceX achieved new feats during the sixth major test launch of its Starship system but nixed an eagerly anticipated midair “catch” of the rocket’s booster. Starship appeared to survive the reentry, moving its exterior flaps to help guide its descent, though some showed signs of burn and slight damage.
- www.gadgets360.com
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Blue Origin Assembles New Glenn Rocket for Upcoming Maiden Flight in November
- Friday November 15, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Blue Origin has successfully joined the first and second stages of its New Glenn rocket in preparation for its first launch. Set for November 2024, the rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The inaugural flight will carry the Blue Ring spacecraft for a National Security Space Launch certification mission. Blue Origin’s reusa...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Chinese Company Deep Blue Aerospace Aims to Start Space Tourism by 2027
- Friday October 25, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Deep Blue Aerospace, based in Jiangsu, China, has announced its intention to enter the space tourism market, planning to launch paying customers into suborbital space by 2027. Tickets will cost approximately $210,000, promising a comprehensive journey beyond a brief weightlessness experience. The reusable rocket-capsule system is similar to Blue Or...
- www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Captures Starship Booster with ‘Chopsticks’ During Historic Flight 5 Launch
- Tuesday October 15, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On October 13, 2024, SpaceX launched its Starship vehicle from South Texas, successfully capturing its Super Heavy booster at the launch site. This marked a significant achievement for space exploration. The booster landed near the Mechazilla launch tower and was grasped by its metal arms. Although the upper stage of the Starship was not recovered,...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Moves Closer to First Orbital Launch After Successful Second-Stage Hot Fire Test
- Friday September 27, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully completed a crucial second-stage hot fire test ahead of its first orbital launch in November. The test confirmed the smooth interaction between key subsystems and validated the performance of its two BE-3U engines. New Glenn’s maiden mission will transport the Blue Ring orbital platform into space, ma...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Record High: 19 People Now Orbit Earth Following Latest Soyuz Launch
- Friday September 13, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new record has been established with 19 people currently orbiting Earth. The record was achieved on September 11, 2024, when a Russian Soyuz rocket launched three new crew members towards the International Space Station (ISS). This milestone surpasses the previous record of 17 set last year.
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Scientists Uncover Invisible Ambipolar Electric Field Around Earth for First Time, New Study Reveals
- Sunday September 1, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting and measuring the ambipolar electric field around Earth for the first time. This field, hypothesised over 60 years ago, was observed during the Endurance rocket mission launched by NASA in May 2022. The ambipolar field, located in the ionosphere at around 250 kilometres above Earth's surf...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA Researcher to Study Gravity’s Impact on Plants Aboard Blue Origin's Suborbital Rocket
- Friday August 30, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In a historic first, a NASA-funded researcher will fly aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital rocket to study how gravitational changes impact plant biology. Rob Ferl from the University of Florida will lead the experiment, activating tubes pre-loaded with plants and preservatives during the flight to capture how plants respond to different ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Catapults 22 Starlink Satellites into Orbit; Achieves Successful Landing
- Thursday August 22, 2024
- Gadgets 360 Staff
On August 20, 2024, SpaceX successfully launched 22 new Starlink satellites, significantly expanding its global satellite network. The launch took place at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with the Falcon 9 rocket lifting off at 9:20 a.m. EDT. This mission was particularly noteworthy because it involved a brand-new Falcon 9 rocket mak...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Video: Rocket Engine Explodes During Test Launch at UK's New Spaceport
- Tuesday August 20, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
A rocket engine exploded during a test launch at Britain's new spaceport in northern Scotland, officials said Tuesday, in a setback for the UK's fledgling space sector.
- www.ndtv.com
-
ESA Launches New Satellite with AI Tech to Study Earth Observation
- Tuesday August 20, 2024
- Gadgets 360 Staff
ESA’s Φsat-2 satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking a significant advancement in Earth observation technology. This cutting-edge CubeSat is designed to push the boundaries of how artificial intelligence can enhance space-based monitoring. Equipped with a state-of-the-art multispectral cam...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Launched After 4-Year Delay
- Wednesday July 10, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket successfully blasted off for the first time on Tuesday, releasing satellites into orbit and restoring the continent's independent access to space.
- www.ndtv.com