rocket science
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SpaceX’s Best Hope For Sending People To Mars Will Launch This Week
At approximately 5:30am AEDT on February 7, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket is set to embark on its long-anticipated debut flight. Armed with 63,800kg of thrust, it will be the most powerful operational rocket in the world. Well, that’s assuming it doesn’t blow up on launch or come careening back toward Earth — something SpaceX CEO…
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Elon Musk Tweets Best Photos Yet Of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Rocket
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has tweeted photos of the company’s much-hyped Falcon Heavy rocket. Based on these first good looks, we’d say this beast is right on schedule for next month’s inaugural launch, despite a series of delays.
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SpaceX Launches Investigation After Rocket-Engine Explodes During Tests
On Sunday, a rocket engine exploded during ignition tests at the SpaceX facility in Texas. The incident marks a setback for the company in what has otherwise been a pretty good year.
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Watching A SpaceX Rocket Land On A Drone Barge Never Gets Old
We usually see rocket launches and landings from above. But there’s something about seeing the whole thing happen from the ground-up that’s just so much better.