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We put Elon Musk's dream to colonize Mars up against Jeff Bezos' vision of living in space - and one is more realistic

Musk aims to colonize Mars, while Bezos envisions space stations for trillions of humans throughout the solar system. Experts lean towards Bezos' more feasible vision.

Ahead of October Launch, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Testing

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is facing critical setbacks, jeopardizing its launch for NASA's upcoming Mars mission that relies on a rare planetary alignment.

Elon Musk Explodes With Fury at Jeff Bezos

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos feud over SpaceX plans at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Elon Musk, Who Brutally Mocked Jeff Bezos' Space Company for Suing the Government, Is Now Suing the Government With His Own Space Company

Elon Musk's vow to sue the FAA highlights hypocrisy as he once criticized Jeff Bezos for using legal tactics in the space race.

NASA wants SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver cargo to the moon

NASA plans to utilize SpaceX and Blue Origin for lunar cargo deliveries, enhancing its Artemis missions' capabilities through collaboration with private space firms.

Jeff Bezos's rocket company could race SpaceX to the moon.

SpaceX and Blue Origin are in a space race to the moon, each with its own timeline and challenges.
Blue Origin's smaller cargo lander may have an advantage over SpaceX's larger Starship in terms of speed and technology testing.

We put Elon Musk's dream to colonize Mars up against Jeff Bezos' vision of living in space - and one is more realistic

Musk aims to colonize Mars, while Bezos envisions space stations for trillions of humans throughout the solar system. Experts lean towards Bezos' more feasible vision.

Ahead of October Launch, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Testing

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is facing critical setbacks, jeopardizing its launch for NASA's upcoming Mars mission that relies on a rare planetary alignment.

Elon Musk Explodes With Fury at Jeff Bezos

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos feud over SpaceX plans at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Elon Musk, Who Brutally Mocked Jeff Bezos' Space Company for Suing the Government, Is Now Suing the Government With His Own Space Company

Elon Musk's vow to sue the FAA highlights hypocrisy as he once criticized Jeff Bezos for using legal tactics in the space race.

NASA wants SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver cargo to the moon

NASA plans to utilize SpaceX and Blue Origin for lunar cargo deliveries, enhancing its Artemis missions' capabilities through collaboration with private space firms.

Jeff Bezos's rocket company could race SpaceX to the moon.

SpaceX and Blue Origin are in a space race to the moon, each with its own timeline and challenges.
Blue Origin's smaller cargo lander may have an advantage over SpaceX's larger Starship in terms of speed and technology testing.
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Rocket Report: New Glenn shows out; ULA acknowledges some fairing issues

ESA is progressing towards developing reusable rocket technology with four selected companies.

College Student, 21, Is Youngest to Cross Karman line: Space | Entrepreneur

Karsen Kitchen became the youngest woman to cross the Kármán line in space, inspiring future generations.

First Black astronaut candidate, now 90, reaches space in Blue Origin flight

Ed Dwight, after missing out on becoming the first Black astronaut in 1961, finally reaches space at 90, setting the record as the oldest person to reach the edge of space.

Blue Origin certifies second capsule for suborbital space tourism flights | TechCrunch

Blue Origin successfully launched its second New Shepard capsule, enhancing its capacity to meet increasing demand for suborbital space tourism.

Blue Origin launches first crewed mission in over a year

Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket successfully completed a crewed mission with seven members, including 90-year-old Ed Dwight.
Two out of three main parachutes on the crew capsule inflated during landing, but Blue Origin had prepared for this contingency.

Jeff Bezos says Elon Musk's SpaceX will be successful 'for sure' but there's 'room for a bunch of winners' in space-including Blue Origin

Jeff Bezos aims to accelerate Blue Origin by implementing Amazon's decision-making lessons and enhancing urgency in its operations.

Rocket Report: New Glenn shows out; ULA acknowledges some fairing issues

ESA is progressing towards developing reusable rocket technology with four selected companies.

College Student, 21, Is Youngest to Cross Karman line: Space | Entrepreneur

Karsen Kitchen became the youngest woman to cross the Kármán line in space, inspiring future generations.

First Black astronaut candidate, now 90, reaches space in Blue Origin flight

Ed Dwight, after missing out on becoming the first Black astronaut in 1961, finally reaches space at 90, setting the record as the oldest person to reach the edge of space.

Blue Origin certifies second capsule for suborbital space tourism flights | TechCrunch

Blue Origin successfully launched its second New Shepard capsule, enhancing its capacity to meet increasing demand for suborbital space tourism.

Blue Origin launches first crewed mission in over a year

Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket successfully completed a crewed mission with seven members, including 90-year-old Ed Dwight.
Two out of three main parachutes on the crew capsule inflated during landing, but Blue Origin had prepared for this contingency.

Jeff Bezos says Elon Musk's SpaceX will be successful 'for sure' but there's 'room for a bunch of winners' in space-including Blue Origin

Jeff Bezos aims to accelerate Blue Origin by implementing Amazon's decision-making lessons and enhancing urgency in its operations.
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Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket finally makes an appearance on the launch pad

Blue Origin is making progress with the New Glenn rocket, reaching a significant milestone by rolling a full-scale rocket to a launch pad for ground testing.
The first launch of New Glenn is still at least six months away, with a history of delays, but the current developments indicate a shift towards finally achieving a successful launch.

Blue Origin successfully sends tourists to the edge of space again after a long hiatus

Blue Origin successfully flew six paying customers to the edge of space after almost two years.

What Blue Origin Stands to Gain After Jeff Bezos Muzzled the Washington Post

Jeff Bezos's op-ed defends his decision to pull the Washington Post's endorsement of Kamala Harris, emphasizing it was not financially motivated.

Jeff Bezos says he wants '2 kids in a dorm room' to be able to make the next great space company

Jeff Bezos aims to make space travel affordable through Blue Origin to foster innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities for all.

Blue Origin completes second-stage hot-fire test of large new rocket

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket's second stage successfully completed a hot-fire test, marking a significant milestone in its development.

Jeff Bezos has just as much at stake in this election as Elon Musk

The Washington Post's non-endorsement reflects Jeff Bezos's complex relationship with politics and media influence.

Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket finally makes an appearance on the launch pad

Blue Origin is making progress with the New Glenn rocket, reaching a significant milestone by rolling a full-scale rocket to a launch pad for ground testing.
The first launch of New Glenn is still at least six months away, with a history of delays, but the current developments indicate a shift towards finally achieving a successful launch.

Blue Origin successfully sends tourists to the edge of space again after a long hiatus

Blue Origin successfully flew six paying customers to the edge of space after almost two years.

What Blue Origin Stands to Gain After Jeff Bezos Muzzled the Washington Post

Jeff Bezos's op-ed defends his decision to pull the Washington Post's endorsement of Kamala Harris, emphasizing it was not financially motivated.

Jeff Bezos says he wants '2 kids in a dorm room' to be able to make the next great space company

Jeff Bezos aims to make space travel affordable through Blue Origin to foster innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities for all.

Blue Origin completes second-stage hot-fire test of large new rocket

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket's second stage successfully completed a hot-fire test, marking a significant milestone in its development.

Jeff Bezos has just as much at stake in this election as Elon Musk

The Washington Post's non-endorsement reflects Jeff Bezos's complex relationship with politics and media influence.
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Blue Origin sets October 13 for the first New Glenn EscaPADE

Blue Origin plans to launch its New Glenn rocket for a Mars mission no earlier than October 13, despite recent mishaps.

Rocket Lab entered "hero mode" to finish Mars probes-now it's up to Blue Origin

NASA's ESCAPADE mission aims to investigate Mars' atmosphere and was developed for launch on Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, exploiting a rare planetary alignment.

Blue Origin targets mid-October for New Glenn's inaugural flight and launch of NASA's Escapade Mars mission

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is tentatively scheduled for its first flight on October 13, carrying important NASA Mars research payloads.

Blue Origin gets its New Glenn rocket on track with new test fire

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket completed its first second-stage hot fire test, preparing for its inaugural mission scheduled for November.

New Glenn rolls to the launch pad as end-of-year deadline approaches

Blue Origin advances New Glenn rocket by transporting its first stage to Cape Canaveral, signaling progress toward its debut launch.

Blue Origin sets October 13 for the first New Glenn EscaPADE

Blue Origin plans to launch its New Glenn rocket for a Mars mission no earlier than October 13, despite recent mishaps.

Rocket Lab entered "hero mode" to finish Mars probes-now it's up to Blue Origin

NASA's ESCAPADE mission aims to investigate Mars' atmosphere and was developed for launch on Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, exploiting a rare planetary alignment.

Blue Origin targets mid-October for New Glenn's inaugural flight and launch of NASA's Escapade Mars mission

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is tentatively scheduled for its first flight on October 13, carrying important NASA Mars research payloads.

Blue Origin gets its New Glenn rocket on track with new test fire

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket completed its first second-stage hot fire test, preparing for its inaugural mission scheduled for November.

New Glenn rolls to the launch pad as end-of-year deadline approaches

Blue Origin advances New Glenn rocket by transporting its first stage to Cape Canaveral, signaling progress toward its debut launch.
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Rocket Report: Falcon 9 flies for 300th time; an intriguing launch from Russia

Blue Origin has erected a full-size simulator of its New Glenn rocket vertical on its launch pad for fit checks and tests.
Russia launched a classified satellite named Kosmos 2575, which is suspected to have a shared mission with another satellite, Kosmos 2574.

Blue Origin to roll out New Glenn second stage, enter final phase of launch prep

Blue Origin is preparing for a crucial phase in launching its New Glenn rocket for a NASA mission to Mars, with an imminent test window.

New Glenn's debut will slip into November as NASA decides to not fuel ESCAPADE

NASA and Blue Origin have delayed the ESCAPADE Mars mission launch until spring 2025 due to uncertainties about the New Glenn rocket's readiness.

Rocket Report: Falcon 9 flies for 300th time; an intriguing launch from Russia

Blue Origin has erected a full-size simulator of its New Glenn rocket vertical on its launch pad for fit checks and tests.
Russia launched a classified satellite named Kosmos 2575, which is suspected to have a shared mission with another satellite, Kosmos 2574.

Blue Origin to roll out New Glenn second stage, enter final phase of launch prep

Blue Origin is preparing for a crucial phase in launching its New Glenn rocket for a NASA mission to Mars, with an imminent test window.

New Glenn's debut will slip into November as NASA decides to not fuel ESCAPADE

NASA and Blue Origin have delayed the ESCAPADE Mars mission launch until spring 2025 due to uncertainties about the New Glenn rocket's readiness.
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Rocket Report: Falcon 9 lifts its 7,000th Starlink; ABL cuts deep

The Vega rocket made its final flight, successfully launching an environmental monitoring satellite for the EU's Copernicus program, marking its transition to the Vega-C.
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America's first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space 60 years later on Bezos rocket

America's first Black astronaut candidate, Ed Dwight, 60 years later, finally goes to space with Blue Origin, becoming the oldest person in space and breaking records.

First black man to train as NASA astronaut will finally go to space

Ed Dwight, the first black man to train with NASA in the 1960s, will finally travel to space at age 90 on a Blue Origin rocket, becoming the oldest astronaut on record.

America's first black astronaut, 90, finally goes to space

Ed Dwight, America's first black astronaut, finally reaches space 63 years later on a Blue Origin rocket.

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally went to space 60 years later with Blue Origin.
Dwight's flight marked a significant personal and historical moment, with him becoming the oldest person in space at 90 years old.

Youngest woman makes space history on Blue Origin's space flight

Karsen Kitchen realized her dream of space travel, becoming the youngest woman to cross the Karman Line.
Kitchen aims to inspire young women to pursue careers in space.

Blue Origin resumes human flights to suborbital space, but it wasn't perfect

Ed Dwight, a retired Air Force pilot who missed the chance to be America's first Black astronaut in 1963, became the oldest person to reach space at 90, flying with Blue Origin.

America's first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space 60 years later on Bezos rocket

America's first Black astronaut candidate, Ed Dwight, 60 years later, finally goes to space with Blue Origin, becoming the oldest person in space and breaking records.

First black man to train as NASA astronaut will finally go to space

Ed Dwight, the first black man to train with NASA in the 1960s, will finally travel to space at age 90 on a Blue Origin rocket, becoming the oldest astronaut on record.

America's first black astronaut, 90, finally goes to space

Ed Dwight, America's first black astronaut, finally reaches space 63 years later on a Blue Origin rocket.

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally went to space 60 years later with Blue Origin.
Dwight's flight marked a significant personal and historical moment, with him becoming the oldest person in space at 90 years old.

Youngest woman makes space history on Blue Origin's space flight

Karsen Kitchen realized her dream of space travel, becoming the youngest woman to cross the Karman Line.
Kitchen aims to inspire young women to pursue careers in space.

Blue Origin resumes human flights to suborbital space, but it wasn't perfect

Ed Dwight, a retired Air Force pilot who missed the chance to be America's first Black astronaut in 1963, became the oldest person to reach space at 90, flying with Blue Origin.
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DARPA Funding Plan to Build Huge Streetlight on the Moon

Honeybee Robotics, under Blue Origin, conceptualizes a 330-foot Moon pole for a base with utility, communication, power distribution, and networking capabilities.

Rocket Report: SpaceX focused on Starship reentry; Firefly may be for sale

Firefly Aerospace, including the Alpha rocket and Moon lander, may be up for sale with a potential valuation of $1.5 billion.
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Ed Dwight, America's First Black Astronaut Candidate, Flies to Space on Blue Origin Rocket

Blue Origin's NS-25 mission marked the end of its human spaceflight drought since August 2022, including the United States' first-ever Black astronaut candidate.

All the news about Blue Origin's first crewed flight since 2022

Blue Origin prepares for crewed launch after required fixes.

Bezos' Blue Origin goes back to space with 90-year old Black astronaut and 5 others

Blue Origin resumed space tourism with a diverse crew, including the oldest person in space and the first U.S. Black astronaut candidate from the 1960s.

Blue Origin's first crewed launch since 2022: Where to watch

Blue Origin is launching six human beings into space, including 90-year-old Ed Dwight, after putting private space tourism flights on hold due to a rocket booster issue.

Blue Origin set for human spaceflight return this weekend

Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket to launch six passengers, including notable individuals, for space tourism.

Ed Dwight, America's First Black Astronaut Candidate, Flies to Space on Blue Origin Rocket

Blue Origin's NS-25 mission marked the end of its human spaceflight drought since August 2022, including the United States' first-ever Black astronaut candidate.

All the news about Blue Origin's first crewed flight since 2022

Blue Origin prepares for crewed launch after required fixes.

Bezos' Blue Origin goes back to space with 90-year old Black astronaut and 5 others

Blue Origin resumed space tourism with a diverse crew, including the oldest person in space and the first U.S. Black astronaut candidate from the 1960s.

Blue Origin's first crewed launch since 2022: Where to watch

Blue Origin is launching six human beings into space, including 90-year-old Ed Dwight, after putting private space tourism flights on hold due to a rocket booster issue.

Blue Origin set for human spaceflight return this weekend

Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket to launch six passengers, including notable individuals, for space tourism.
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Blue Origin Astronauts Trapped by Foliage After Capsule Touchdown

A successful space trip by Blue Origin faced a minor setback landing in shrubbery, showcasing the unpredictability of space missions.

At age 90, America's first Black astronaut candidate has finally made it to space

Ed Dwight, the man who almost became America's first Black astronaut in the 1960s, made history at 90 by becoming the oldest person to reach space.
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NASA will launch a Mars mission on Blue Origin's first New Glenn rocket

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket may launch a pair of Mars probes for NASA, instead of a sports car like SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket.
The Mars mission, known as ESCAPADE, has a budget of $79 million and aims to measure plasma and magnetic fields around Mars to better understand Martian climate change.

Blue Origin rocket set to carry a NASA mission to Mars in August 2024

NASA will send two scientific spacecraft to Mars aboard the first Blue Origin New Glenn rocket in August 2024.
The New Glenn rocket launch has been delayed multiple times and is years behind schedule.
This is part of NASA's effort to use private contractors for cheaper access to Mars.

Bezos might beat Musk to Mars as NASA recruits Blue Origin

Blue Origin is set to launch two small Martian satellites on its New Glenn rocket.
The ESCAPADE mission aims to study the energy and momentum of charged particles in solar wind on Mars.
The launch is scheduled for August 2024, making it potentially the first launch for New Glenn.

NASA will launch a Mars mission on Blue Origin's first New Glenn rocket

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket may launch a pair of Mars probes for NASA, instead of a sports car like SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket.
The Mars mission, known as ESCAPADE, has a budget of $79 million and aims to measure plasma and magnetic fields around Mars to better understand Martian climate change.

Blue Origin rocket set to carry a NASA mission to Mars in August 2024

NASA will send two scientific spacecraft to Mars aboard the first Blue Origin New Glenn rocket in August 2024.
The New Glenn rocket launch has been delayed multiple times and is years behind schedule.
This is part of NASA's effort to use private contractors for cheaper access to Mars.

Bezos might beat Musk to Mars as NASA recruits Blue Origin

Blue Origin is set to launch two small Martian satellites on its New Glenn rocket.
The ESCAPADE mission aims to study the energy and momentum of charged particles in solar wind on Mars.
The launch is scheduled for August 2024, making it potentially the first launch for New Glenn.
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Startup's 3D-printed rocket delivers stunning night launch but fails to reach orbit | CNN Business

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Startup Relativity Space sent what it's calling the world's first 3D-printed rocket toward space on Wednesday, vaulting it into the upper reaches of the atmosphere.

Amazon unveils three satellite user terminals, plans broadband service in 2024

Amazon has designed three satellite broadband user terminals and will start offering Internet service in 2024, the company announced today.The standard terminal, designed for residential and small business customers, is expected to cost Amazon less than $400 to make; Amazon did not say what it will charge customers for the terminals or for monthly service plans.

SpaceX fires up giant Starship rocket engines in key test

The test of the Starship's engines may have set a record for the most thrust ever produced by a single space rocket.SpaceX has conducted a successful test-firing of the engines on the most powerful rocket ever built, designed to eventually send astronauts to the Moon and Mars.The test on Thursday, called a static fire, of the 33 Raptor engines on the first-stage booster of SpaceX's Starship took place at the private space company's base in Texas and appeared to set a new record for the most thrust ever produced by a single space rocket.

The gold rush for the next round of military launch contracts has started

The US military recently released a rather mundane-sounding document titled "National Security Space Launch Phase 3 DRAFT Request for Proposals #1."That may be a mouthful of jargon, but it's still a rather consequential document.Effectively, its release is the starting gun for the next round of launch contracts for US spy satellites, secure communications satellites, and more.

NASA and DARPA want to build a nuclear-powered spaceship

The first astronauts who venture to Mars may make at least one leg of the trip on nuclear power, if NASA and DARPA succeed in their most recent joint venture.DARPA wants a rocket that will let it maneuver its hypothetical spacecraft freely and quickly in space around Earth.NASA wants a rocket that can get astronauts to and from Mars faster and with less fuel.

Blue Origin is developing a space tug for its New Glenn rocket

On Wednesday, the Washington-based space company Blue Origin posted a job opening for a position titled "Blue Ring Senior Program Manager."However, the posting to the company's Workday "Careers" page was taken down less than 24 hours later-perhaps because it contained details about an advanced program the company does not yet want to discuss publicly.

Startup's 3D-printed rocket delivers stunning night launch but fails to reach orbit | CNN Business

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Startup Relativity Space sent what it's calling the world's first 3D-printed rocket toward space on Wednesday, vaulting it into the upper reaches of the atmosphere.

Amazon unveils three satellite user terminals, plans broadband service in 2024

Amazon has designed three satellite broadband user terminals and will start offering Internet service in 2024, the company announced today.The standard terminal, designed for residential and small business customers, is expected to cost Amazon less than $400 to make; Amazon did not say what it will charge customers for the terminals or for monthly service plans.

SpaceX fires up giant Starship rocket engines in key test

The test of the Starship's engines may have set a record for the most thrust ever produced by a single space rocket.SpaceX has conducted a successful test-firing of the engines on the most powerful rocket ever built, designed to eventually send astronauts to the Moon and Mars.The test on Thursday, called a static fire, of the 33 Raptor engines on the first-stage booster of SpaceX's Starship took place at the private space company's base in Texas and appeared to set a new record for the most thrust ever produced by a single space rocket.

The gold rush for the next round of military launch contracts has started

The US military recently released a rather mundane-sounding document titled "National Security Space Launch Phase 3 DRAFT Request for Proposals #1."That may be a mouthful of jargon, but it's still a rather consequential document.Effectively, its release is the starting gun for the next round of launch contracts for US spy satellites, secure communications satellites, and more.

NASA and DARPA want to build a nuclear-powered spaceship

The first astronauts who venture to Mars may make at least one leg of the trip on nuclear power, if NASA and DARPA succeed in their most recent joint venture.DARPA wants a rocket that will let it maneuver its hypothetical spacecraft freely and quickly in space around Earth.NASA wants a rocket that can get astronauts to and from Mars faster and with less fuel.

Blue Origin is developing a space tug for its New Glenn rocket

On Wednesday, the Washington-based space company Blue Origin posted a job opening for a position titled "Blue Ring Senior Program Manager."However, the posting to the company's Workday "Careers" page was taken down less than 24 hours later-perhaps because it contained details about an advanced program the company does not yet want to discuss publicly.
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NASA picks Blue Origin's New Glenn to fly a science mission to Mars | Engadget

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NASA has selected Blue Origin's New Glenn, the company's heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle that has yet to go on its first launch, for a science mission to Mars.As notes, it's also the company's first interplanetary NASA contract.The mission is called Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers or ESCAPADE, and it was designed to study the planet's magnetosphere using twin spacecraft.

Rocket Report: Meet the Blue Origin Space Rangers; methane rocket fails in debut

Welcome to Edition 5.21 of the Rocket Report.This the final edition of the Rocket Report for 2022.I will be taking about 10 days off for the holiday season this year, so the next newsletter will not be published until January 5.The good news?Ars and I have big things planned for coverage of space in 2023, so stay tuned for announcements about that.

NASA picks Blue Origin's New Glenn to fly a science mission to Mars | Engadget

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NASA has selected Blue Origin's New Glenn, the company's heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle that has yet to go on its first launch, for a science mission to Mars.As notes, it's also the company's first interplanetary NASA contract.The mission is called Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers or ESCAPADE, and it was designed to study the planet's magnetosphere using twin spacecraft.

Rocket Report: Meet the Blue Origin Space Rangers; methane rocket fails in debut

Welcome to Edition 5.21 of the Rocket Report.This the final edition of the Rocket Report for 2022.I will be taking about 10 days off for the holiday season this year, so the next newsletter will not be published until January 5.The good news?Ars and I have big things planned for coverage of space in 2023, so stay tuned for announcements about that.
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Blue Origin made solar cells by smelting simulated Moon dust | Engadget

Whether or not Blue Origin puts a lander on the Moon, it might play a key role in sustaining lunar operations.Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company has revealed that it can produce solar cells and transmission wire using simulated Moon regolith.The firm's Blue Alchemist technique uses molten electrolysis to separate the lunar soil's aluminum, iron and silicon from bound oxygen to extract key materials.
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These companies are making solar cells out of fake Moon dirt

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Blue Origin is just one company trying to craft solar cells out of lunar dirt, with the goal of one day making human outposts on the Moon possible.The idea of using dirt on the Moon to manufacture solar cells, which could power a permanent human settlement, may seem outlandish, but two companies say they've made big progress on that front: they each say they've already made solar cells using fake Moon dirt.

Live updates: NASA's Artemis I Orion spacecraft returns to Earth

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NASA's Artemis I mission, the first in its push to return astronauts to the moon, is coming to an end after 26 days in space with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean at 12:40 p.m. Eastern.No astronauts were aboard the craft as it flew over the lunar surface and reached a distance of more than 268,000 miles from Earth, but the flight has gone exceedingly well, raising hopes for Artemis II, the first flight with crew.

These companies are making solar cells out of fake Moon dirt

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Blue Origin is just one company trying to craft solar cells out of lunar dirt, with the goal of one day making human outposts on the Moon possible.The idea of using dirt on the Moon to manufacture solar cells, which could power a permanent human settlement, may seem outlandish, but two companies say they've made big progress on that front: they each say they've already made solar cells using fake Moon dirt.

Live updates: NASA's Artemis I Orion spacecraft returns to Earth

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NASA's Artemis I mission, the first in its push to return astronauts to the moon, is coming to an end after 26 days in space with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean at 12:40 p.m. Eastern.No astronauts were aboard the craft as it flew over the lunar surface and reached a distance of more than 268,000 miles from Earth, but the flight has gone exceedingly well, raising hopes for Artemis II, the first flight with crew.
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Japanese company brings astronomically expensive space tourism within reach of the common masses - Yanko Design

We've still got some time to go before commercial space tourism goes mainstream, and the early birds taking up the initiative will reap the maximum benefit of client accusation.SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic have already planted a firm foot in the space tourism industry, but their packages are only within reach of the ultra-rich.

Watch Relativity Space try to launch a 3D-printed rocket into orbit at 1PM Eastern | Engadget

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You might soon see a milestone moment in 3D printing.Startup Relativity Space expects to launch Terran 1, billed as the largest 3D-printed object to attempt orbital flight, at 1PM Eastern.You can watch the Cape Canaveral launch of the inaugural "Good Luck Have Fun" mission through a livestream starting at 12PM.

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the 8 other tech billionaires who lost the most money in 2022

Ten of the world's tech billionaires lost a combined $575 billion in 2022 as stocks tumbled.Inflation, a strong US dollar, and a tough digital-ad market took a toll on tech companies.Here are the tech billionaires who lost the most money, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index.Net-worth figures are as of December 30.
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Space and Astronomy: What to Expect in 2023

NASA got its giant Space Launch System off the ground for the first time in 2022, lighting up the night in Florida with an incredible stream of flame as it carried the Artemis I mission toward the moon.That shifted attention to SpaceX, which is building a next generation rocket, Starship, that is also central to NASA's crewed Artemis III moon landing attempt.

Space and Astronomy: What to Expect in 2023

NASA got its giant Space Launch System off the ground for the first time in 2022, lighting up the night in Florida with an incredible stream of flame as it carried the Artemis I mission toward the moon.That shifted attention to SpaceX, which is building a next generation rocket, Starship, that is also central to NASA's crewed Artemis III moon landing attempt.

Space and Astronomy: What to Expect in 2023

NASA got its giant Space Launch System off the ground for the first time in 2022, lighting up the night in Florida with an incredible stream of flame as it carried the Artemis I mission toward the moon.That shifted attention to SpaceX, which is building a next generation rocket, Starship, that is also central to NASA's crewed Artemis III moon landing attempt.

Space and Astronomy: What to Expect in 2023

NASA got its giant Space Launch System off the ground for the first time in 2022, lighting up the night in Florida with an incredible stream of flame as it carried the Artemis I mission toward the moon.That shifted attention to SpaceX, which is building a next generation rocket, Starship, that is also central to NASA's crewed Artemis III moon landing attempt.
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Blue Origin joins SpaceX and ULA in new round of military launch contracts

Blue Origin becomes a military launch contractor for the US Space Force, competing for $5.6 billion worth of launch contracts over the next five years.
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