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NASA’s boss-to-be proclaims we’re about to enter an “age of experimentation”

wiredgorilla — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:11:56 +0000

Meanwhile, over about the same time period, NASA’s Space Launch System rocket, Orion deep space crew capsule, and ground support system upgrades cost...

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The key moment came 38 minutes after Starship roared off the launch pad

wiredgorilla — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:57:45 +0000

That’s when Starship reignited one of its six Raptor engines for a brief burn to make a slight adjustment to its flight path....

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SpaceX catches returning rocket in mid-air, turning a fanciful idea into reality

wiredgorilla — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:14:17 +0000

The upside of SpaceX’s architecture is that, with refueling, Starship can theoretically ferry payloads of 100 metric tons or more to the Moon...

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