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Experimental ‘Space Tug’ Raises Orbit With Water-Based Engine
A combination of solar power, microwaves, and distilled water has managed to lift Momentus Space’s Vigoride-5 spacecraft thousands of feet above its original orbit, in what is a critical milestone for the California-based startup.
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Watch Live as SpaceX Launches 51 Small Satellites for Its Latest Rideshare Mission
SpaceX has packed more than 50 payloads into a Falcon 9 rocket as the company prepares for its latest rideshare mission.
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Terran Orbital Scores $AU3.6 Billion Deal to Develop 300 Satellites for Rivada
Satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital has been awarded a hefty contract by Rivada Space Networks to build 288 low Earth orbit satellites, and 12 spare satellites, for its communications constellation.
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Virgin Orbit’s Failed Rocket Seen Crashing Back to Earth in Fiery Video
After failing to reach orbit and deliver seven payloads on board, Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket fell back to Earth towards its fiery doom. The rocket’s hellish descent was captured on video, revealing the unfortunate journey back from space.