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Virgin Galactic has sold 700 seats to space
Virgin Galactic announced its third-quarter financial report to investors today, and in it, details of the companies spaceflight seat sales have been shared.
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LEGO Education and NASA plan to launch minifigures around the Moon on Artemis I
LEGO and NASA made their announcement today, and sadly no, it is not a LEGO Space Launch System set, but it is something very cool!
Expand Expanding CloseLive Thread: SpaceX Crew-2 is returning home today, here is how to keep track of them [Update: Coverage of splashdown has ended]
SpaceX and NASA are planning to undock Crew-2 and their Crew Dragon Endeavour and return to Earth today. This will conclude a six-month stay on the International Space Station for the four astronauts.
ISS Departure: Monday, November 8, 2:05 p.m. EST
Splashdown: Monday, November 8, 10:33 p.m. EST
Expand Expanding CloseHow long can SpaceX’s Dragon Capsule stay in space?
Spacecraft continue to advance, and one of the latest new spacecraft to enter operation is SpaceX’s Dragon capsule. As Crew-3 prepares for launch to the station, Crew-2 needs to return home, and Crew-2’s Dragon capsule is nearing the limit for continuous-time in space. But what is that limit, and why is the spacecraft limited?
Expand Expanding CloseAstra, Hughes Net, Inmarsat, and Telesat all file for satellite constellations; Boeing constellation approved
Numerous companies have filed applications to create satellite constellations in low Earth orbit. The filings come as the deadline for the FCC’s second processing round for the V-band comes tonight.
Expand Expanding CloseNASA looking at returning Crew-2 before launch of next SpaceX crewed mission
NASA has delayed the launch of Crew-3 to no sooner than Monday, November 8, at 9:51 p.m. due to poor weather conditions locally and in abort zones. NASA also stated that they will now look at returning Crew-2 as soon as this Sunday, November 7, confirming our speculations earlier this week.
Expand Expanding CloseRelativity Space shares first look at the first Terran 1 first stage
In a new video from Relativity Space, we see the first stage of its Terran 1 vehicle receiving its paint coat. Terran 1 is expected to have its maiden launch in 2022.
Expand Expanding CloseBlue Origin loses lawsuit against NASA and SpaceX’s Human Landing System contract
Today the federal judge overseeing the Blue Origin lawsuit against NASA and SpaceX made his decision. Blue Origin, of course, lost the lawsuit, but will this be the end?
Updated with statements from Blue Origin and Jeff Bezos.
Expand Expanding CloseNASA’s Juno Mission reveals new information about Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, and more
New information obtained from the Juno mission has unveiled the atmospheric processes behind Jupiter’s stripes, polar cyclones, and even the Great Red Spot.
Expand Expanding CloseStarlink Geofencing: The killer to what could be an RVers dream [Update: Teams working on mobile Starlink]
Starlink’s high internet speeds to remote areas have quickly made it an easy decision for anyone that cannot get wired high-speed internet to their home. This wireless nature and soon-to-be worldwide coverage of Starlink would seemingly make it the perfect companion for an RV or yacht; but for the time being, Geofencing makes that impossible.
Expand Expanding CloseThe best space themed wallpapers to show off your new MacBook Pro’s XDR display
Apple’s latest MacBook Pro‘s are now out and in the hands of consumers. And what better way to make your new laptop your own than finding a wallpaper. We have a collection of space and rocket launch images that will serve as a perfect MacBook Pro wallpaper to show of its new XDR display!
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NASA and LEGO are up to something, announcement coming November 8
NASA and LEGO are preparing for some sort of announcement on November 8, and fans are guessing about what it could be.
Expand Expanding CloseBezos pledges $2 Billion to the environment, says flight to space changed view of Earth
At COP26, a climate conference, Jeff Bezos pledged $2 billion of the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund to be dedicated for land restoration and food production. While speaking on the matter he cited how much seeing Earth from space changes the way in which you view the planet.
Expand Expanding CloseHow does Crew-3’s launch delay affect Crew-2’s departure from the International Space Station?
We’ve seen not one but two delays now for SpaceX’s Crew-3 mission. While we hope for a speedy recovery for the crew member who suffered from the “minor medical issue,” we have to ask, What does this mean for the return home for Crew-2, the current residents of the ISS?
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon announces plan to launch Project Kuiper test satellites with ABL Space Systems
Amazon’s Project Kuiper is getting closer to becoming a reality as the company is preparing to launch its first satellites. Monday, the tech giant announced those first test satellites for Project Kuiper would be launched using ABL Space Systems’ RS1 rocket.
Expand Expanding CloseSpaceX Crew-3 launch shifts further due to non-COVID ‘minor medical issue’ with crew member
NASA has delayed SpaceX’s Crew-3 launch, which was briefly scheduled for early morning on November 3 after weather pushed back a Halloween launch target. The delay is due to a “minor medical issue” that is not an emergency situation nor related to COVID-19.
Expand Expanding CloseSpace Explored 35: Future of commercial space stations, Lightyear, Starship developments, and more
This week on the Space Explored Podcast, Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise discuss developments in Starship testing and possible locations for future launches. Along with that, they discussed new commercial space stations coming by the end of the decade and more news from the week.
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Expand Expanding CloseSpaceX’s newest Crew Dragon now sports NASA’s iconic Worm logo
SpaceX moved the Falcon 9 rocket with its Crew Dragon Endurance to LC-39A ahead of its Crew-3 launch. The brand new Dragon spacecraft now sports NASA’s Worm logo just above its Super-Draco abort engines.
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‘Lightyear,’ Pixar’s Toy Story stand-alone character movie blasts off next June
That’s right, a stand-alone Buzz Lightyear movie from Pixar is coming in June of 2022. Based on the Toy Story series character, the trailer is packed full of Space Ranger awesomeness.
Expand Expanding CloseElon Musk is predicted to blast off to trillionaire status
Elon Musk is already the world’s richest man with an estimated net worth of $253.8 billion, and investment analysts say trillionaire status is likely.
Expand Expanding CloseSpaceX Crew-3 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of Halloween launch
SpaceX‘s Crew-3 mission for NASA’s Commerical Crew Program is scheduled for Halloween (October 31) at 2:21 a.m. EDT. Tuesday, they arrived at the Shuttle Landing Facility ahead of this weekend’s launch.
Expand Expanding CloseScoop: Improvements coming to SpaceX launch pad hint at ‘big’ things coming to SLC-40
A recent permit filed for water drainage at SLC-40 supports rumors that SpaceX’s Starship rocket could be coming to SpaceX’s launch pad on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Expand Expanding CloseAstronomers believe to have found the first planet outside our galaxy
Astronomers have found convincing indications of what could be the first planet ever to be discovered outside the Milky Way Galaxy.
Expand Expanding CloseVerizon teams up with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to expand its coverage
On Tuesday, Verizon announced that it has partnered with Amazon’s upcoming Project Kuiper satellite internet constellation to develop technology to help its service expand into more remote locations.
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