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Sentinel-2C sealed in the Vega rocket fairing

As preparations continue to launch the Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite on 4 September, the team at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, has bid farewell to their precious satellite as it was sealed from view within the Vega rocket fairing......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 23rd, 2024

First results from 2021 rocket launch shed light on aurora"s birth

Results from a 2021 experiment led by a University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist have begun to reveal the particle-level processes that create the type of auroras that dance rapidly across the sky......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 47 min. ago

Watch NASA’s SLS rocket take one small step toward the Artemis II moon mission

Though it isn't expected to launch until 2026 at the earliest, NASA is quietly preparing its SLS rocket for the Artemis II lunar mission......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News12 hr. 48 min. ago

Watch NASA’s SLS rocket taking one small step toward Artemis II moon mission

Though it isn't expected to launch until 2026 at the earliest, NASA is quietly preparing its SLS rocket for the Artemis II lunar mission......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News22 hr. 48 min. ago

The New Glenn rocket’s seven powerful engines may light up as soon as today

"Maybe, maybe, maybe today, maybe soon. I think it's very soon." In a widely anticipated test, Blue Origin may ignite the seven main engines on its New Glenn rocket as soon as Thu.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Sentinel-1 data reveals Arctic glacier retreat

As Arctic temperatures rise, marine-terminating glaciers—especially in places like Svalbard—are undergoing rapid retreat and intensified calving. The Space for Shore project utilizes radar data from the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission to provide pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Rocket-inspired reaction yields carbon with record surface area

Using a chemical reaction inspired by rocket fuel ignition, Cornell researchers have engineered a nanoporous carbon with the highest surface area ever reported, a breakthrough that is already proving beneficial for carbon-dioxide capture and energy s.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Japanese startup"s space rocket launch fails

A space rocket built by a Japanese startup blasted off on Wednesday but was later seen spiraling downwards in the distance as the company said the launch had to be terminated......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

SpaceX aims for 3 rocket launches, 1 Dragon landing in 20 hours

In a span of about 20 hours, SpaceX could manage three rocket launches and one landing of a Dragon spacecraft......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Blue Origin edges closer to New Glenn rocket’s maiden flight

Blue Origin is set to conduct a wet dress rehearsal ahead of the inaugural flight of the New Glenn rocket, which it wants to perform before the end of the year......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Japan"s Space One delays Kairos rocket launch again

A startup aiming to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit postponed a rocket launch for the second day running on Sunday, after its first try ended in a mid-air explosion......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Japan space firm postpones second attempt at orbit

A company aiming to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit postponed its rocket launch on Saturday, after its first try ended in a mid-air explosion......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 14th, 2024

Rocket Report: Chinese national flies drone near Falcon 9, Trouble down under

"I am convinced that a collaboration between Avio and MaiaSpace could be established." Welcome to Edition 7.23 of the Rocket Report! We're closing in on the end of the year, with.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

Sentinel-1C captures first radar images of Earth

Less than a week after its launch, the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite has delivered its first radar images of Earth—offering a glimpse into its capabilities for environmental monitoring. These initial images feature regions of interest, including.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

In a not-so-subtle signal to regulators, Blue Origin says New Glenn is ready

Blue Origin needs to fly the New Glenn rocket to identify where the vehicle has margin. Blue Origin said Tuesday that the test payload for the first launch of its new rocket, New.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

SpaceX video shows awesome power of Starship rocket in new fire test

SpaceX has performed a static fire test of the mighty Super Heavy booster ahead of the seventh test flight of the Starship rocket......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Rocket Report: NASA delays Artemis again; SpinLaunch spins a little cash

A report in which we read some tea leaves. Welcome to Edition 7.22 of the Rocket Report! The big news is the Trump administration's announcement that commercial astronaut Jared Is.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Europe"s Vega-C rocket launches satellite into orbit after delays

Europe's new Vega-C rocket launched Thursday from French Guiana and put a satellite into orbit in its first takeoff since a failed flight two years ago......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

A SpaceX droneship just hit a milestone for rocket landings

SpaceX couldn't function without its trusty droneships stationed in the Atlantic and Pacific, and on Thursday one of them reached a milestone......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Europe"s troubled Vega-C rocket to launch after delays

The first launch of Europe's new Vega-C rocket since a failed flight two years ago has been rescheduled for Thursday after days of delays, according to the European Space Agency......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket just flew straight into the record books

SpaceX is able to refly its Falcon 9 rockets multiple times, and one of them has just set a new record......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024