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Bang! Inflatable space station module blows apart in explosive test (video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Sierra Space's latest explosion with its LIFE module tested a metal plate inside an inflatable structure. The module will fly on a private successor to the International Space Station.
1 year after launch failure, Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket remains grounded
By Mike Wall published
Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital space tourism vehicle suffered a failure during an uncrewed flight on Sept. 12, 2022. It hasn't launched since.
Space junk in Earth orbit and on the moon will increase with future missions − but nobody's in charge of cleaning it up
By Chris Impey published
There's a lot of trash on the moon right now – including nearly 100 bags of human waste. But whose responsibility is it to clean it up?
See Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket come together at Florida space coast factory (photo)
By Andrew Jones published
Social media post provides rare insight into Blue Origin's work and progress on its New Glenn rocket.
NASA eyeing SpaceX's Starship as possible space station
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX and NASA are working to include Starship in an architecture of low Earth orbit opportunities by considering the massive spacecraft for use as a space station.
NASA awards $150 million for moon power systems, other exploration tech
By Mike Wall published
NASA has awarded $150 million to advance the development of potentially revolutionary exploration technologies, including systems that could power outposts on the moon.
ULA delays 1st Vulcan rocket launch to late 2023 after explosion during test
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Vulcan Centaur is now scheduled to debut in late 2023, provided the rest of its development goes according to plan.
Blue Origin's BE-4 rocket engine exploded during June 30 test: report
By Mike Wall published
One of Blue Origin's powerful BE-4 rocket engines exploded about 10 seconds into a test on June 30, CNBC reported.
The Outer Worlds is a warning of the corporate space age we're barreling towards
By Alice Flynn published
Opinion Obsidian's dark satire is a warning that leaving billionaires in charge of our expansion to the stars might not be the best idea, which is a shame because it's exactly what we're doing.
Debris from missing submersible found near Titanic, crew of 5 — including space tourist — presumed dead
By Mike Wall published
Debris from the submersible that disappeared while on an expedition to the wreck of the Titanic on Sunday (June 18) has been found, and its five passengers are presumed dead.
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