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SpaceX Will Launch Two New Moon Landers on One Rocket: What to Know
Robotic vehicles from Firefly Aerospace of Texas and Ispace of Japan parted ways early Wednesday after being launched on the same SpaceX rocket. Both are aiming for the lunar surface.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Why SpaceX’s Starship Test Could Be its Most Important Yet
The world’s biggest rocket just got a bit bigger, and its upcoming launch is meant to support its next-generation Starlink satellites.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
WATCH: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 lifts off for 45-day visit to moon
A SpaceX rocket took off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida early Wednesday morning carrying two lunar landers.ABC News - Jan. 15 -
2 privately built moon landers carried into space by SpaceX rocket
Firefly's "Blue Moon" and ispace's "Resilience" are the latest in an ongoing push to gain private-sector experience exploring the moon.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
2 private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey
SpaceX has launched a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business up thereABC News - Jan. 15 -
SpaceX launches a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companies
SpaceX launches a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companiesABC News - Jan. 15 -
After a Naming Contest, Cardea Joins the Celestial Ranks as a Quasi-Moon
The WNYC science program “Radiolab” partnered with the International Astronomical Union to solicit nearly 3,000 submissions. The Roman goddess of doorways and transitions won out.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
SpaceX to launch two lunar landers in new mission to the moon
Just after midnight Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to lift off, carrying a pair of lunar landers that will try to touch down on the moon in the coming months. One was built by a Japanese ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Lander Vows to End Street Homelessness for Mentally Ill People as Mayor
Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, announced a major plan to address homelessness after a series of violent attacks on the subway.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin calls off debut rocket launch minutes before blastoff
Controllers scrap launch of 320ft New Glenn rocket due to unspecified issue in final minutes of countdown. Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its new rocket early on Monday because of ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
A Stargazers’ Guide to Watching the Full Moon Pass Mars and the a New Come
On Monday night you may have a chance to witness the moon obscuring the Red Planet at its brightest, as well as a comet’s closest approach to the sun.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Switch 2 Reveal Coming This Week, Launch Expected May Or June - Report
According to a new report, Nintendo may announce the Switch 2 on Thursday, January 16, and then launch the console possibly in May or June.. NateTheHate , who has accurately reported on ...GameSpot - Jan. 13 -
Blue Origin Scraps New Rocket Debut Launch Due to Tech Trouble
Jeff Bezos’ space company calls off the first launch of its massive New Glenn rocket in the final minutes of its countdown.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
WATCH: Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin calls off debut launch of massive new rocket
The reusable New Glenn rocket marks the first major competitor to Elon Musk’s SpaceX Falcon 9, which has been launching payloads for more than a decade.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
Where to see the first full moon of 2025
Helen Willetts takes a look at what's going on in the night sky and the chances of seeing this month's Wolf Moon.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Bezos' Blue Origin stands down on debut launch of New Glenn rocket
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin called off the inaugural launch of its key New Glenn rocket following last-minute issues on the vehicle.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Bezos' space firm calls off debut launch of new rocket in final minutes of countdown
Blue Origin has called off the debut launch of its massive new rocket because of technical troubleABC News - Jan. 13 -
Moon over Mars? Congress is determined to kill Elon Musk’s space dream.
The Trump ally wants the U.S. to forgo the lunar surface for the red planet. He faces one problem: Congress.Politico - Jan. 13 -
Blue Origin postpones first launch of its massive new rocket
Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive New Glenn rocket due to technical trouble. The Jeff Bezos-founded company didn't set a new launch date.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
When to view the first full moon of 2025, January's Wolf Moon
The Wolf Moon will appear full for three days, starting Sunday evening and into Wednesday morning.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Rocket Launch Could Give SpaceX Some Competition
If New Glenn lifts off on Monday as planned, the Amazon founder’s rocket company will be on track to give Elon Musk’s SpaceX some genuine competition.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Blue Origin to launch New Glenn rocket after 10 years of development
Space company Blue Orbit will be launching its New Glenn rocket on Sunday after more than 10 years of development. CBS News space consultant William Harwood has more.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Will Be Jeff Bezos’ Challenge to Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The scheduled Sunday launch could mark a new phase in competition in the commercial space market, and pave the way for the deployment of Amazon’s Kuiper satellite network.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
The race to claim the Moon’s airwaves
Increased share of commercial radio spectrum filings shows bet on future lunar economy, FT research findsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
NASA Wants to Explore the Icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn With Autonomous Robots
Research and development is underway to create robots that can hunt for signs of life in the vast oceans that exist under the thick ice shells of bodies like Europa.Wired - Jan. 8 -
Toyota is 'exploring rockets' with nearly $45 million investment in Japanese launch startup, chairman says
Toyota Motor is exploring the development and production of orbital rockets, Chair CEO Akio Toyoda said Monday.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Meloni in hot water over government talks with Musk’s SpaceX
Italian premier accused of currying favour with world’s richest man at expense of European satellite initiativeFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria’s capital
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport, arriving from Qatar.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria's capital
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport arriving from QatarABC News - Jan. 7 -
DMC and Niko Moon launch initiative for addiction support at concerts
DMC of Run-DMC and country star Niko Moon join forces with "One Million Strong" to create sober-friendly spaces at concerts, helping fans and artists affected by addiction.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
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Venus rewards stargazers with appearance next to moon
Second rock from sun visible with naked eye in clear skies in areas with low light pollution. Stargazers have been treated to seeing the planet Venus as it made an appearance next to the moon.. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Venus and crescent Moon stun stargazers
The planet appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon on Friday.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
South Korean fire fighters tackle blaze in commercial building in Seongnam
Hundreds of people were rescued or evacuated after a fire broke out at a large commercial building in the South Korean city of Seongnam on Friday, fire officials saidABC News - Jan. 3 -
To the moon, an asteroid and beyond: The biggest space missions ahead in 2025
The year 2025 promises to be packed with space exploration, including robotic expeditions to the moon, a new observatory and a rendezvous with an asteroid.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
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2025: The Year Commercial Space Reaches Even Higher?
Space is open for business, and with a entrepreneur astronaut tapped to lead NASA, the promise of startups and small private space companies may be a hallmark of 2025. And, of course, giant rockets.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub
The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.Wired - Jan. 2
