Space
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Starship rocket to leave for Mars at the end of 2026, Elon Musk said
Mar 17, 2025SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Saturday its massive Starship rocket would leave for Mars at the end of 2026 with Tesla humanoid robot Optimus onboard, adding that human landings could follow “as soon as 2029.” “Starship... -
SpaceX targeting Monday for next test of Starship megarocket
Mar 3, 2025Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency has been in the news lately due to widespread layoffs and funding reductions at US federal institutions. However, the next test flight of his imposing Starship rocket will put... -
Private US company set for second Moon landing attempt
Feb 26, 2025Intuitive Machines made history last year as the first private company to put a robot on the Moon, although the triumph was marred by the lander tipping onto its side. Now, the Houston-based firm is gearing... -
US company Firefly Aerospace aims to launch a lander to the Moon next week
Jan 11, 2025US company Firefly Aerospace said on Tuesday it is aiming to launch a lander to the Moon next week under an experimental NASA program that partners with the commercial sector to reduce costs. If successful, it... -
NASA’s pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history, flying closer to the Sun
Dec 27, 2024NASA’s pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history on Tuesday, flying closer to the Sun than any other spacecraft, with its heat shield exposed to scorching temperatures topping 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit (930 degrees Celsius). Launched in August... -
Japanese startup’s space rocket launch fails
Dec 19, 2024A Japanese startup’s space rocket took flight on Wednesday, but the business reported that the launch attempt had failed after it was later spotted spiraling downhill in the distance. After the first effort in March ended... -
Japanese startup’s space rocket launch fails
Dec 19, 2024A space rocket built by a Japanese startup blasted off on Wednesday but was later seen spiralling downwards in the distance as the company said the launch attempt had failed. It was the second attempt by... -
NASA’s Chief Astronaut concludes Bangladesh visit
Dec 18, 2024Following fruitful interactions with the local youth, academic community, government representatives, and media, NASA Chief Astronaut Joseph M. Acaba has wrapped up a successful tour to Bangladesh. According to a news release from the US embassy,... -
Donald Trump expected to attend the launch of SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket
Nov 19, 2024US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to attend Tuesday’s launch of SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket, US media reported, the latest sign of growing ties between him and fellow billionaire Elon Musk. Temporary flight restrictions for VIP... -
Russia launched 55 satellites into orbit on Tuesday
Nov 6, 2024Russia launched 55 satellites into orbit on Tuesday, including two privately built Iranian devices, amid deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran. A Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East at 02:18...
