Test Flight

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  First Orbital Rocket Launch from Europe Fails as Spectrum Explodes Midair

  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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  NASA, Boeing To Start Testing Starliner For Next Flight Aimed At Early 2026

  NASA said it was moving toward certifying Boeing's CST-100 Starliner for crewed flights later this year or by early 2026 after its inaugural mission to the International Space Station was marred by a system fault.

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  First Orbital Rocket Launch from European Soil Delayed Due to Winds

  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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  NASA Plans Another Starliner Test Flight Amid Propulsion System Challenges

  NASA is considering another test flight for Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner before it is used for crew rotations to the International Space Station. Reports suggest that propulsion system issues, including helium leaks and thruster failures, are still being investigated. NASA’s Steve Stich has stated that Boeing is testing new seals and propulsion c...

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  NASA Reviews Boeing Starliner’s Future Amid Technical Challenges

  Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft remains under evaluation following its troubled Crew Flight Test mission. NASA is investigating propulsion issues, including helium leaks and overheating thrusters, with testing set to take place at White Sands. Whether the next flight will carry astronauts is still undecided. NASA aims to certify Starliner for long-...

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  Hero XPulse 210 Review; Bigger Engine, Bolder Motorcycle

  The Hero XPulse 210 finally goes on sale in India and we test the motorcycle in and around the hills of Udaipur, on tarmac, off the road and at times taking flight as well. Here's our comprehensive review of the newest budget-friendly dual-sport from Hero MotoCorp.

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  NASA May Require Boeing's Starliner To Fly Third Uncrewed Test

  Boeing's troubled Starliner capsule that left two NASA astronauts on the International Space Station last year may need to fly a third uncrewed test flight before it carries astronauts again, agency officials said.

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  'Like Sunita Williams, We Will Fight Our Challenges': Kerala Minister

  NASA's two stuck astronauts headed back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to close out a dramatic marathon mission that began with a bungled Boeing test flight more than nine months ago.

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  SpaceX Starship Flight 8: Booster Caught, Upper Stage Lost Again in Mid-Flight

  SpaceX launched its eighth Starship test flight from Starbase, Texas, on March 6. While the Super Heavy booster executed a successful landing and was caught by the launch tower arms, the upper stage suffered multiple engine failures and was lost mid-flight. This marked the second consecutive test where the upper stage failed to complete its traject...

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  SpaceX, After Last-Minute Cancellation Today, Aims For Thursday Starship Test Flight

  Elon Musk's SpaceX is now aiming for Thursday to conduct the next test flight of its massive Starship rocket, following a last-minute cancellation on Monday.

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  SpaceX Delays Starship Flight 8 Launch After Technical Glitches

  The scheduled launch of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 8 on March 3 was delayed due to last-minute technical issues. The test flight was expected to evaluate the booster recovery system and deploy four Starlink satellite models. A previous test, Flight 7, saw partial success, with the booster landing as planned but the upper stage failing due to a prop...

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  SpaceX Calls Off Starship's Eighth Flight Test At Last Minute

  SpaceX's flight will be Starship's eighth orbital mission overall and first since a dramatic mid-air explosion over the Caribbean during its last trial.

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  Watch: India Conducts Successful Flight Trials Of Naval Anti-Ship Missile

  The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy conducted successful flight trials of the first-of-its-kind naval anti-ship missile (NASM-SR) from Chandipur's Integrated Test Range (ITR), officials said on Wednesday.

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  NASA's SLS Block 1B Brings Enhanced Payload Capacity for Artemis IV

  NASA’s Artemis IV mission will deploy the SLS Block 1B, featuring an upgraded upper stage and an adaptive payload adapter designed using structured light scanning. Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center have tested the adapter to handle three times the expected load. The structured light technique reduces manufacturing costs and allows rapid d...

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  Musk Gifts PM Modi Heatshield Tile From SpaceX's Starship Test Flight

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, yesterday at the Blair House in Washington. Mr Musk, accompanied by his three children and partner Shivon Zilis, gave Prime Minister Modi a gift that drew a lot of attention.