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SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9 Rocket, Booster Lands Safely
- Friday April 4, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX launched another set of 27 Starlink satellites on April 3, 2025, using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The booster, which had flown four previous missions, landed safely on the drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You” in the Pacific Ocean. The launch marked the 38th Falcon 9 mission of the year, with two-...
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First Orbital Rocket Launch from Europe Fails as Spectrum Explodes Midair
- Thursday April 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The first-ever orbital rocket launch from European soil ended in failure as Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum crashed after liftoff from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport. The rocket experienced an anomaly 18 seconds into the flight, leading to a loss of control before it plummeted back to Earth and exploded. The test was conducted to gather data, and no payl...
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Mysterious Light Spiral Over Europe Traced to SpaceX Falcon 9 Reentry
- Monday March 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On March 24, a glowing spiral appeared in the night sky across parts of Europe, including the UK, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, and Hungary. The formation lasted for about 12 minutes before fading. Experts confirmed it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reentering Earth's atmosphere after completing its mission. The phenomenon resulted from frozen f...
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Rocket Lab Deploys Eight Satellites to Boost Global Wildfire Monitoring
- Monday March 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab successfully launched eight satellites into orbit for OroraTech on March 26. The mission, "Finding Hot Wildfires Near You," aims to improve real-time wildfire detection through thermal infrared imaging. The satellites will join OroraTech’s existing network, operating at a 97-degree inclination, 550 km above Earth. CEO Martin Langer hig...
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First Orbital Rocket Launch from European Soil Delayed Due to Winds
- Monday March 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket was set to launch from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport but was delayed due to strong winds. The maiden flight was scheduled within a three-hour launch window on March 24. The company confirmed that both the rocket and infrastructure remain unaffected, and a new launch window is being determined. The test flight, which ...
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Artemis II Orion Service Module Secured for Launch at Kennedy Space Center
- Saturday March 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft is a step closer to its mission around the Moon. Three spacecraft adapter jettison fairings have been installed on its service module at Kennedy Space Center. These panels will protect the solar arrays from heat, wind, and acoustic forces during launch. Once in space, they will detach, allowing the arrays to dep...
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NASA to Launch Three Rockets in Alaska to Study Auroral Substorms’ Impact
- Saturday March 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA is conducting a rocket experiment from Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska. Three rockets will launch within a three-hour window to study how auroral substorms influence the Earth's upper atmosphere. Scientists will observe whether auroras drive vertical convection or if acoustic-buoyancy waves spread their energy over a wider region. Vapour t...
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SpaceX Sets Falcon 9 Reuse Record with NROL-57 Launch from Vandenberg
- Thursday March 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the classified NROL-57 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the shortest turnaround between launches for a reused booster at just over nine days. The first stage had previously carried NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH probes. This mission is part of the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated architecture...
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Pulsar Fusion’s Nuclear Fusion Rockets May Revolutionise Space Travel
- Wednesday March 26, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
UK-based Pulsar Fusion has revealed plans for Sunbird, a nuclear fusion-powered rocket that could change space exploration. The company says this technology could reduce travel time to Mars and beyond by half. Sunbirds will act as space tugs, attaching to spacecraft in orbit and propelling them further. Initial tests will be conducted in vacuum cha...
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Rocket Lab Launches Final Five Satellites for Kinéis' IoT Constellation
- Thursday March 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab has successfully launched the last five satellites for Kinéis' "Internet of Things" constellation. The mission, called "High Five," took off on March 17 from the company's New Zealand site. The Electron rocket deployed the satellites into a 404-mile orbit, completing the 25-satellite network. This system enhances global connectivity by ...
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Chandrayaan-5 Approved: ISRO Plans 350kg Rover, India-Japan Collaboration
- Tuesday March 18, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed the Centre’s approval for Chandrayaan-5, advancing India’s lunar exploration plans. The mission, which includes a 350kg rover, will be developed in collaboration with Japan. ISRO is also working on Chandrayaan-4, focusing on sample collection, and has outlined plans for an independent space station by 2035. ...
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NASA’s EZIE Satellites Begin Mission to Study Auroral Electrojets and Space Weather
- Friday March 21, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer (EZIE) mission has been launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The trio of small satellites will map auroral electrojets, powerful currents in Earth’s atmosphere linked to solar storms. Their data will enhance space weather prediction models and help understand planetary mag...
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SpaceX Crew-10 Launches to ISS, Relieving Stranded NASA Starliner Crew
- Sunday March 16, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX has launched the Crew-10 mission from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts to the ISS. The team will replace Crew-9 members, two of whom have been stranded since June due to Boeing’s Starliner delays. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off successfully on March 14, and Crew-10 is expected to dock with the ISS in about 28 hours. T...
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Sunita Williams Closer To Homecoming, NASA, SpaceX Launch Crew-10 Mission
- Saturday March 15, 2025
- World News | NDTV News Desk
The NASA and billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX on Friday (local time) launched the Crew-10 mission to bring back stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.
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SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Delayed Due to Hydraulic Glitch, Rescheduled for March 14
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission to the ISS was postponed just 45 minutes before liftoff due to a hydraulic problem in the transporter-erector. The Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon Endurance were unaffected. NASA has rescheduled the launch for March 14 at 7:03 p.m. EDT. The four-member team, led by NASA astronaut Anne McClain, will relieve Crew-9 upon arr...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9 Rocket, Booster Lands Safely
- Friday April 4, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX launched another set of 27 Starlink satellites on April 3, 2025, using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The booster, which had flown four previous missions, landed safely on the drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You” in the Pacific Ocean. The launch marked the 38th Falcon 9 mission of the year, with two-...
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www.gadgets360.com
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First Orbital Rocket Launch from Europe Fails as Spectrum Explodes Midair
- Thursday April 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The first-ever orbital rocket launch from European soil ended in failure as Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum crashed after liftoff from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport. The rocket experienced an anomaly 18 seconds into the flight, leading to a loss of control before it plummeted back to Earth and exploded. The test was conducted to gather data, and no payl...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Mysterious Light Spiral Over Europe Traced to SpaceX Falcon 9 Reentry
- Monday March 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On March 24, a glowing spiral appeared in the night sky across parts of Europe, including the UK, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, and Hungary. The formation lasted for about 12 minutes before fading. Experts confirmed it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reentering Earth's atmosphere after completing its mission. The phenomenon resulted from frozen f...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rocket Lab Deploys Eight Satellites to Boost Global Wildfire Monitoring
- Monday March 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab successfully launched eight satellites into orbit for OroraTech on March 26. The mission, "Finding Hot Wildfires Near You," aims to improve real-time wildfire detection through thermal infrared imaging. The satellites will join OroraTech’s existing network, operating at a 97-degree inclination, 550 km above Earth. CEO Martin Langer hig...
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www.gadgets360.com
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First Orbital Rocket Launch from European Soil Delayed Due to Winds
- Monday March 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket was set to launch from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport but was delayed due to strong winds. The maiden flight was scheduled within a three-hour launch window on March 24. The company confirmed that both the rocket and infrastructure remain unaffected, and a new launch window is being determined. The test flight, which ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Artemis II Orion Service Module Secured for Launch at Kennedy Space Center
- Saturday March 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft is a step closer to its mission around the Moon. Three spacecraft adapter jettison fairings have been installed on its service module at Kennedy Space Center. These panels will protect the solar arrays from heat, wind, and acoustic forces during launch. Once in space, they will detach, allowing the arrays to dep...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA to Launch Three Rockets in Alaska to Study Auroral Substorms’ Impact
- Saturday March 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA is conducting a rocket experiment from Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska. Three rockets will launch within a three-hour window to study how auroral substorms influence the Earth's upper atmosphere. Scientists will observe whether auroras drive vertical convection or if acoustic-buoyancy waves spread their energy over a wider region. Vapour t...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Sets Falcon 9 Reuse Record with NROL-57 Launch from Vandenberg
- Thursday March 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the classified NROL-57 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the shortest turnaround between launches for a reused booster at just over nine days. The first stage had previously carried NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH probes. This mission is part of the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated architecture...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Pulsar Fusion’s Nuclear Fusion Rockets May Revolutionise Space Travel
- Wednesday March 26, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
UK-based Pulsar Fusion has revealed plans for Sunbird, a nuclear fusion-powered rocket that could change space exploration. The company says this technology could reduce travel time to Mars and beyond by half. Sunbirds will act as space tugs, attaching to spacecraft in orbit and propelling them further. Initial tests will be conducted in vacuum cha...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rocket Lab Launches Final Five Satellites for Kinéis' IoT Constellation
- Thursday March 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab has successfully launched the last five satellites for Kinéis' "Internet of Things" constellation. The mission, called "High Five," took off on March 17 from the company's New Zealand site. The Electron rocket deployed the satellites into a 404-mile orbit, completing the 25-satellite network. This system enhances global connectivity by ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Chandrayaan-5 Approved: ISRO Plans 350kg Rover, India-Japan Collaboration
- Tuesday March 18, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed the Centre’s approval for Chandrayaan-5, advancing India’s lunar exploration plans. The mission, which includes a 350kg rover, will be developed in collaboration with Japan. ISRO is also working on Chandrayaan-4, focusing on sample collection, and has outlined plans for an independent space station by 2035. ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s EZIE Satellites Begin Mission to Study Auroral Electrojets and Space Weather
- Friday March 21, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer (EZIE) mission has been launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The trio of small satellites will map auroral electrojets, powerful currents in Earth’s atmosphere linked to solar storms. Their data will enhance space weather prediction models and help understand planetary mag...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Crew-10 Launches to ISS, Relieving Stranded NASA Starliner Crew
- Sunday March 16, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX has launched the Crew-10 mission from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts to the ISS. The team will replace Crew-9 members, two of whom have been stranded since June due to Boeing’s Starliner delays. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off successfully on March 14, and Crew-10 is expected to dock with the ISS in about 28 hours. T...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Sunita Williams Closer To Homecoming, NASA, SpaceX Launch Crew-10 Mission
- Saturday March 15, 2025
- World News | NDTV News Desk
The NASA and billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX on Friday (local time) launched the Crew-10 mission to bring back stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.
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www.ndtv.com
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SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Delayed Due to Hydraulic Glitch, Rescheduled for March 14
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission to the ISS was postponed just 45 minutes before liftoff due to a hydraulic problem in the transporter-erector. The Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon Endurance were unaffected. NASA has rescheduled the launch for March 14 at 7:03 p.m. EDT. The four-member team, led by NASA astronaut Anne McClain, will relieve Crew-9 upon arr...
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