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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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Japan’s First Space Launch of 2025 Sends Michibiki 6 Navigation Satellite into Orbit
Japan launched the Michibiki 6 satellite aboard an H3 rocket from Tanegashima Space Center, marking the country’s first space mission of 2025. The 4,900-kilogram satellite was deployed into a geostationary transfer orbit 29 minutes after liftoff. Michibiki 6 will enhance the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, improving GPS services in Japan and nearb...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Deploys SpainSat NG-1, Enhancing Secure Communications
SpaceX has successfully launched SpainSat NG-1, a next-generation communications satellite, aboard its Falcon 9 rocket. Developed by Hisdesat in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), the satellite is designed to enhance secure governmental communications across Europe. The launch took place from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, with dep...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Deploys 21 Starlink Satellites, Enhancing Mobile Connectivity
SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral on January 27, 2025, at 5:05 p.m. EST. Among these, 13 satellites feature Direct-to-Cell technology designed to enhance mobile connectivity. The Falcon 9 rocket used for the mission was powered by a first-stage booster completing its 20th successful flight. This booster...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Sets Booster Record
SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites on January 24, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking its 11th Falcon 9 mission of the year. The booster achieved its record 23rd flight and successfully landed on the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You" in the Pacific Ocean, bringing SpaceX's total orbital-class booster recoveries to 401. The sat...
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ISRO to Launch NVS-02 Satellite Boosting India's NavIC System
ISRO will complete its 100th mission with the launch of NVS-02 satellite, on January 29 from Sriharikota using the GSLV-F15 rocket. Part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, the satellite enhances precise Position, Velocity, and Timing services for India and nearby regions. Weighing 2,250 kg, it features advanced navigation p...
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Man Claims IndiGo "Left" His Baggage Due To Space Constraints, Airline Responds
A man took to LinkedIn to share his experience flying with the airline from Doha to Hyderabad recently. The company took note of his complaint.
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FAA Investigates SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion, Debris Impacts Public Safety
The FAA is investigating SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Atlantic near Turks and Caicos. While no injuries were reported, potential public property damage is being reviewed. A propellant leak has been identified as a possible cause of the mishap. Aircraft diversions and delays were also noted due to...
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Successfully Reaches Orbit on First Test Flight
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully completed its first test flight, reaching orbit within 12.5 minutes of launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The rocket aimed for reusability, with its first stage attempting a landing on a recovery ship. While the landing didn’t succeed, the mission was considered a major step for Blue Orig...
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SpaceX’s Starship Explodes Over Atlantic Ocean After Successful Booster Landing
The seventh flight test of SpaceX's Starship vehicle ended in failure as the upper stage exploded over the Atlantic Ocean after separating from the Super Heavy booster. Despite the failure, SpaceX successfully landed the booster using its "chopstick" arms, marking a milestone in reusable rocket technology. The cause of the explosion is under invest...
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"Success Is Uncertain": Musk As Debris From Broken Starship Falls From Space
The latest test of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship, gargantuan next-generation megarocket, ended with the upper stage dramatically disintegrating over the Atlantic,forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to alter course to avoid falling debris.
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Elon Musk's Starship Breaks Up In Space After Launch, Forces Flights To Divert
A SpaceX Starship prototype failed in space minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to alter course.
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 to Launch on January 15 With Upgraded Booster
SpaceX will launch Starship Flight 7 on Jan. 15 from Starbase in South Texas. This test includes enhancements to the Super Heavy booster and Mechazilla arms for a critical booster catch attempt. The flight will last 66 minutes, with a simulated Starlink satellite deployment and an engine relighting demonstration. The Starship is expected to splash ...
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SpaceX’s Starship to Launch its 7th Flight Test on January 13 with New Payloads
SpaceX will conduct its seventh Starship test flight on January 13, launching from South Texas. The mission features the deployment of mock Starlink satellites, marking a major milestone in payload deployment. The test also includes the reuse of a Raptor engine and an attempt to recover the Super Heavy booster using Starbase’s launch tower. This ...
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Blue Origin New Glenn Set for Launch on January 10 from Cape Canaveral
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is scheduled for its first flight on January 10, 2025, launching from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission, designated NG-1, will carry a payload that includes the company’s Blue Ring spacecraft platform. The primary objective is to test communication systems, in-space telemetry, and tracking capabiliti...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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Japan’s First Space Launch of 2025 Sends Michibiki 6 Navigation Satellite into Orbit
Japan launched the Michibiki 6 satellite aboard an H3 rocket from Tanegashima Space Center, marking the country’s first space mission of 2025. The 4,900-kilogram satellite was deployed into a geostationary transfer orbit 29 minutes after liftoff. Michibiki 6 will enhance the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, improving GPS services in Japan and nearb...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Deploys SpainSat NG-1, Enhancing Secure Communications
SpaceX has successfully launched SpainSat NG-1, a next-generation communications satellite, aboard its Falcon 9 rocket. Developed by Hisdesat in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), the satellite is designed to enhance secure governmental communications across Europe. The launch took place from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, with dep...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Deploys 21 Starlink Satellites, Enhancing Mobile Connectivity
SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral on January 27, 2025, at 5:05 p.m. EST. Among these, 13 satellites feature Direct-to-Cell technology designed to enhance mobile connectivity. The Falcon 9 rocket used for the mission was powered by a first-stage booster completing its 20th successful flight. This booster...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Sets Booster Record
SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites on January 24, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking its 11th Falcon 9 mission of the year. The booster achieved its record 23rd flight and successfully landed on the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You" in the Pacific Ocean, bringing SpaceX's total orbital-class booster recoveries to 401. The sat...
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ISRO to Launch NVS-02 Satellite Boosting India's NavIC System
ISRO will complete its 100th mission with the launch of NVS-02 satellite, on January 29 from Sriharikota using the GSLV-F15 rocket. Part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, the satellite enhances precise Position, Velocity, and Timing services for India and nearby regions. Weighing 2,250 kg, it features advanced navigation p...
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Man Claims IndiGo "Left" His Baggage Due To Space Constraints, Airline Responds
A man took to LinkedIn to share his experience flying with the airline from Doha to Hyderabad recently. The company took note of his complaint.
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FAA Investigates SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion, Debris Impacts Public Safety
The FAA is investigating SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Atlantic near Turks and Caicos. While no injuries were reported, potential public property damage is being reviewed. A propellant leak has been identified as a possible cause of the mishap. Aircraft diversions and delays were also noted due to...
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Successfully Reaches Orbit on First Test Flight
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully completed its first test flight, reaching orbit within 12.5 minutes of launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The rocket aimed for reusability, with its first stage attempting a landing on a recovery ship. While the landing didn’t succeed, the mission was considered a major step for Blue Orig...
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SpaceX’s Starship Explodes Over Atlantic Ocean After Successful Booster Landing
The seventh flight test of SpaceX's Starship vehicle ended in failure as the upper stage exploded over the Atlantic Ocean after separating from the Super Heavy booster. Despite the failure, SpaceX successfully landed the booster using its "chopstick" arms, marking a milestone in reusable rocket technology. The cause of the explosion is under invest...
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"Success Is Uncertain": Musk As Debris From Broken Starship Falls From Space
The latest test of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship, gargantuan next-generation megarocket, ended with the upper stage dramatically disintegrating over the Atlantic,forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to alter course to avoid falling debris.
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Elon Musk's Starship Breaks Up In Space After Launch, Forces Flights To Divert
A SpaceX Starship prototype failed in space minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to alter course.
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 to Launch on January 15 With Upgraded Booster
SpaceX will launch Starship Flight 7 on Jan. 15 from Starbase in South Texas. This test includes enhancements to the Super Heavy booster and Mechazilla arms for a critical booster catch attempt. The flight will last 66 minutes, with a simulated Starlink satellite deployment and an engine relighting demonstration. The Starship is expected to splash ...
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SpaceX’s Starship to Launch its 7th Flight Test on January 13 with New Payloads
SpaceX will conduct its seventh Starship test flight on January 13, launching from South Texas. The mission features the deployment of mock Starlink satellites, marking a major milestone in payload deployment. The test also includes the reuse of a Raptor engine and an attempt to recover the Super Heavy booster using Starbase’s launch tower. This ...
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Blue Origin New Glenn Set for Launch on January 10 from Cape Canaveral
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is scheduled for its first flight on January 10, 2025, launching from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission, designated NG-1, will carry a payload that includes the company’s Blue Ring spacecraft platform. The primary objective is to test communication systems, in-space telemetry, and tracking capabiliti...
