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Injury Rates at SpaceX Soar Above Industry Norms
SpaceX, the world leader in rocket launches, is increasingly coming under scrutiny for its workplace practices. A recent safety review performed by Reuters highlights an upsetting trend at the aerospace company. For the second year in a row, injury rates at SpaceX far exceed the industry average. This is according to a Reuters review of…
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SpaceX’s Starship Breaks New Ground During Third Test Flight
The megarocket flew faster and farther than ever before, and, surprisingly, with no explosion in sight.
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Will SpaceX’s Starship Finally Not Explode Next Week?
SpaceX teased a tentative date for the third launch of its Starship rocket. The company posted a link on X for viewing Starship’s third flight test next week after having completed a wet dress rehearsal for its massive rocket on Sunday night. The live feed for Starship’s test flight is currently scheduled for March 14…
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We Finally Know Why SpaceX’s Starship Exploded (Twice) During Its Second Flight
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has closed its investigation into the second Starship test flight, which SpaceX performed on November 18, 2023. With the inquiry concluded, SpaceX is now on track to advance its program, pending the necessary fixes. Orbital Test Flight 2 (OFT-2) was a considerable improvement over the first test, done on April…