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Blue Origin successfully launches New Glenn rocket into space | TechCrunch

New Glenn successfully achieved orbit on its first launch, marking a significant milestone for Blue Origin despite the first stage's explosion during landing.

Although it's 'insane' to try and land New Glenn, Bezos said it's important to try

Blue Origin aims to achieve orbit with the Blue Ring Pathfinder while taking calculated risks with booster landing attempts.

Blue Origin successfully launches New Glenn rocket into space | TechCrunch

New Glenn successfully achieved orbit on its first launch, marking a significant milestone for Blue Origin despite the first stage's explosion during landing.

Although it's 'insane' to try and land New Glenn, Bezos said it's important to try

Blue Origin aims to achieve orbit with the Blue Ring Pathfinder while taking calculated risks with booster landing attempts.
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NASA's Stranded Astronauts Will Fly Home on SpaceX's Dragon

NASA astronauts will return from space in February aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule after being stranded since June, reflecting confidence in SpaceX.

NASA astronaut gives cryptic reasons about why crew was hospitalized

NASA astronauts experienced unexpected medical issues after returning to Earth, prompting hospitalization, but details remain unclear and are under investigation.

There are some things the Crew-8 astronauts aren't ready to talk about

Spaceflight remains unpredictable, as underscored by a recent astronaut's hospitalization post-mission, highlighting gaps in medical understanding in space.

NASA makes a very tough decision in setting final Crew-9 assignments

NASA adapts Crew-9 mission crew due to safety issues with Starliner, appointing Hague and Gorbunov instead of the original four-member team.

NASA astronaut breaks silence about frightening weight loss

Astronaut Sunita Williams counters health rumors, claiming to have maintained her weight and attributing appearance changes to fluid shifts experienced in space.

Astronauts tight-lipped about reason for hospital visit after 235 days in space

NASA astronauts report good health after mysterious medical episode post-mission, highlighting ongoing challenges of understanding spaceflight impacts on human physiology.

NASA's Stranded Astronauts Will Fly Home on SpaceX's Dragon

NASA astronauts will return from space in February aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule after being stranded since June, reflecting confidence in SpaceX.

NASA astronaut gives cryptic reasons about why crew was hospitalized

NASA astronauts experienced unexpected medical issues after returning to Earth, prompting hospitalization, but details remain unclear and are under investigation.

There are some things the Crew-8 astronauts aren't ready to talk about

Spaceflight remains unpredictable, as underscored by a recent astronaut's hospitalization post-mission, highlighting gaps in medical understanding in space.

NASA makes a very tough decision in setting final Crew-9 assignments

NASA adapts Crew-9 mission crew due to safety issues with Starliner, appointing Hague and Gorbunov instead of the original four-member team.

NASA astronaut breaks silence about frightening weight loss

Astronaut Sunita Williams counters health rumors, claiming to have maintained her weight and attributing appearance changes to fluid shifts experienced in space.

Astronauts tight-lipped about reason for hospital visit after 235 days in space

NASA astronauts report good health after mysterious medical episode post-mission, highlighting ongoing challenges of understanding spaceflight impacts on human physiology.
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What is happening with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft?

Boeing faces uncertainty regarding the future of its Starliner program amidst leadership changes and potential restructuring.

We chat to ESA 'naut who's flown in Soyuz and a Crew Dragon

Andreas Mogensen believes the ISS could last several more years, and he is hopeful for future lunar visits.
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Why yesterday's SpaceX launch was such a huge deal for space travel

SpaceX's fifth Starship test flight successfully demonstrated a world-first booster recovery maneuver, making a significant advancement in reusable rocket technology.

20 Years Ago, One Moment Changed Spaceflight Forever

The shift from government-owned to private spacecraft marked the beginning of a new spaceflight era, evident in ventures like Virgin Galactic and SpaceX.

After Thursday's flight, Starship is already the most revolutionary rocket ever built

Spaceflight can provide moments of wonder and amazement.
SpaceX leads in dazzling the public with moments of wonder and originality.

Why yesterday's SpaceX launch was such a huge deal for space travel

SpaceX's fifth Starship test flight successfully demonstrated a world-first booster recovery maneuver, making a significant advancement in reusable rocket technology.

20 Years Ago, One Moment Changed Spaceflight Forever

The shift from government-owned to private spacecraft marked the beginning of a new spaceflight era, evident in ventures like Virgin Galactic and SpaceX.

After Thursday's flight, Starship is already the most revolutionary rocket ever built

Spaceflight can provide moments of wonder and amazement.
SpaceX leads in dazzling the public with moments of wonder and originality.
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Radian Aerospace completes ground tests of prototype space plane | TechCrunch

Radian Aerospace is progressing towards a reusable space plane capable of conventional takeoff and landing, completing significant ground tests with prototype PFV01.

See SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission: The daring 5-day spaceflight that's revolutionized the commercial space industry

Polaris Dawn is a pioneering scientific expedition marking significant achievements in commercial space travel.

Rocket Report: Starliner launch preps; Indian rocket engine human-rated

2024 shaping up to be an exciting year for spaceflight community
Astroscale launched a satellite to approach and inspect space junk in orbit.

What Spending a Record 371 Days in Space Taught Astronaut Frank Rubio

Astronaut Frank Rubio broke the record for the longest continuous spaceflight by an American with his 371-day mission.
Rubio's primary focus while in space was conducting scientific experiments and maintaining his own body in microgravity.

Daily briefing: The desperate race to use CRISPR to cure a rare neurodegenerative disease

The impact of spaceflight on the human body can have temporary effects like immune-cell disruption, dehydration, and cloudy thinking, which usually revert after returning to Earth. The study aims to understand how space travel affects a broader range beyond trained astronauts.
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