Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Florida Test, Impacting Lunar Plans
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, named after astronaut John Glenn, exploded during a test in Florida, delaying projects tied to NASA’s lunar exploration missions.
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Lunar Electromagnetic Catapults Pose Dual Civilian and Military Challenges in Space
Emerging plans to deploy electromagnetic mass drivers on the moon raise concerns over their potential use as both satellite launchers and strategic weapons platforms.
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Amazon to Acquire Apple’s 20% Stake in Globalstar as Part of $11.6 Billion Satellite Deal
Amazon will take over Apple’s 20% ownership in satellite provider Globalstar, aiming to expand direct-to-device satellite services beyond Apple’s current Emergency SOS feature.
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SpaceX Secures $2.29 Billion to Build U.S. Military’s Space Data Network Backbone
The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a major contract to develop a satellite-based communications system that will provide secure, global real-time connectivity for military operations.
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FAA Grounds SpaceX’s Starship V3 Following Booster Hard Splashdown Incident
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has halted flights of SpaceX's Starship V3 after the booster failed a controlled landing, prompting a safety investigation.
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Tesla Considers High-Performance Plaid Powertrain for Model 3 Despite Engineering Challenges
Tesla explores adding a Plaid powertrain to the Model 3, aiming to boost performance beyond the current top Model 3 trim, although packaging constraints pose significant hurdles.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Massive File Size Alters How It Will Launch on Switch 2
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is expected to exceed 100GB on Nintendo’s Switch 2, forcing a digital-heavy approach due to cartridge limitations and faster internal storage demands.
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NASA Advances Plans for Permanent Moon Base with SpaceX Leading Human Landings
NASA details a phased approach to establish a lunar outpost near the south pole, with SpaceX’s Starship set to deliver astronauts in the late 2020s as part of Artemis missions.
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NASA Expands SpaceX Crew Missions as Boeing’s Starliner Faces Certification Delays
NASA plans to add six more crewed missions to SpaceX’s contract due to Boeing’s ongoing certification struggles and schedule setbacks with the Starliner program.
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SpaceX’s Starship V3 Completes First Flight with Key Milestones Achieved
SpaceX successfully launched and landed Starship V3 on its maiden flight, demonstrating significant progress despite the vehicle remaining under development.
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SpaceX’s Starship Test Flight Hits Milestones Despite Key Engine Failures
SpaceX’s latest Starship prototype completed a complex test flight with partial successes, overcoming engine malfunctions but missing several critical objectives during reentry and landing.
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SpaceX Starship Shows Mixed Results in Latest Test Flight with New Design
SpaceX’s redesigned Starship completed a mostly successful test flight, deploying payloads and returning safely, though engine issues affected booster recovery and orbital plans.