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Boeing’s Starliner Spouts Fresh Helium Leaks During Trek to ISS
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft developed more helium leaks on its way to the International Space Station (ISS) with a NASA crew on board but thankfully has docked safely early this morning. Starliner has docked, dropping off the crew at the space station. The capsule is meant to stay docked in low Earth orbit for about a…
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The Latest in Boeing’s Starliner Fiasco Is a Feud Over That ‘Buzzing’ Valve
Just when we thought things couldn’t get any worse for Boeing’s attempt at launching a crew to orbit, in comes a longstanding industry feud over rocket valves for a shocking third act. A rival space company has come out of the woodwork to warn NASA of a “risk of a disaster occurring on the launchpad,”…
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‘Most Metal’ Rocket Famous for Setting Itself on Fire Will Make Its Final Launch
As the band Europe once sang, it’s the final countdown, at least for United Launch Alliance’s Delta IV Heavy, which is set to retire following its final flight on Thursday, March 28. The classified mission also marks the end of an era that began more than 60 years ago, with ULA bidding farewell to the…
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In the Face of Doom, Lunar Lander’s Instruments Spring to Life
Tragically, Astrobotic’s lander will not be able to pull off a soft landing on the lunar surface. However, Peregrine continues on its trajectory to the Moon, and as a small consolation, its onboard payloads have successfully powered on. In a series of updates shared on X, Astrobotic announced that it successfully powered up 10 payloads…