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#213 Revisited: Positioning Satellites in New Space
Just over a week ago, SpaceX successfully launched one of the largest rockets ever, a key step in humanity’s journey beyond the earth. While the
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#166 Space: The Robotic Age
As access to space has become less expensive, companies are moving to create an in-orbit servicing and manufacturing industry. In-orbit servicing, repairing existing spacecraft and
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Thermal imagery satellites to detect heat loss
British satellite company Satellite Vu has signed a deal with SpaceX to launch its satellites into low earth orbit in early 2023. The company’s satellites
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SpaceX predicts Starship orbital flight in 2022
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gave an update on the company’s Starship rocket last week. In it, he stated that he was highly confident of an
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SpaceX installs final engine ahead of tests
Prior to new tests scheduled to take place this week, SpaceX has installed the last of its engines for one of its latest Starship rocket
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Portable nuclear ‘microreactor’ being developed
Former SpaceX engineers have raised $1.2 million to develop the first portable nuclear zero-emissions power source that works anywhere. Radiant claims its microreactor will provide
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Tallest Rocket Ever Assembled By SpaceX
SpaceX has temporarily built the tallest rocket that has ever been put together. Standing at approximately 120m (400ft), the rocket’s two segments were stacked together
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Billionaire Space Race reaches new heights
Two entrepreneurs went on trips to the edge of space this month. Richard Branson of the Virgin Group and Jeff Bezos of Amazon both boarded
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SpaceX’s SN15 Rocket Completes Successful Launch and Touchdown
SpaceX successfully carried out a test flight and landing of its prototype SN15 rocket this week. According to an article on space.com, the SN15 launched
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SpaceX shoots for offshore launch capability
With a tweet and a job posting, private launch company SpaceX announced it will move towards an offshore launch capability. Owner Elon Musk recently tweeted