human spaceflight
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How to Watch SpaceX Launch Space Force’s Spaceplane in Australia
For the first time, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy will attempt to deliver the Pentagon’s spaceplane to low Earth orbit. The mission marks the seventh for the mysterious spacecraft, aiming to expand the Space Force’s knowledge of the space environment and test new technologies. SpaceX aims to launch the Falcon Heavy and X-37B spaceplane payload on…
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NASA Confronts Looming Gap in Human Space Missions as ISS Retirement Draws Near
As the International Space Station (ISS) nears the end of its service in low Earth orbit, NASA is grappling with the idea of a short-term gap until a commercial alternative takes its place. This week, NASA officials discussed the possibility of not being able to maintain human presence in low Earth orbit as the space…
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World’s First Commercial Spaceplane Faces Crucial Test at NASA
Dream Chaser, built by Sierra Space, is being prepped for transport to a NASA facility in Ohio, where it will undergo a series of tests to make sure the spaceplane can survive its heated reentry through Earth’s atmosphere. Starting these tests is crucial, demonstrating Dream Chaser’s readiness for flights and potentially transforming commercial space travel.…
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Sierra Space Scores Record Funding, Eyes First Commercial Space Station
Sierra Space secured some significant dough during its latest funding round. The company says it will now allocate these funds towards the development of its commercial space station and other orbital tech. Sierra Space Corporation, a commercial space company that splintered from Sierra Nevada Corporation in 2021, announced on Tuesday that it raised $US290 million…