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Tech shines as bright spot in Donald Trump’s dark inaugural speech
Read more →: Tech shines as bright spot in Donald Trump’s dark inaugural speechDonald Trump vows to “Make America Great Again” in his inaugural address. (Pool via YouTube) Donald Trump’s first address as…
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Volunteer crew begins an eight-month mission on Hawaii’s make-believe Mars
Read more →: Volunteer crew begins an eight-month mission on Hawaii’s make-believe MarsThe terrain surrounding the HI-SEAS habitat on Mauna Loa looks like Mars. (Univ. of Hawaii Photo) Six volunteers –…
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Photos: Atlas 5 rocket receives its payload for Jan. 19 launch
Read more →: Photos: Atlas 5 rocket receives its payload for Jan. 19 launchThe third Space Base Infrared Systems Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, or SBIRS GEO Flight 3, was hoisted atop the…
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Future of asteroid deflection mission to be decided soon
Read more →: Future of asteroid deflection mission to be decided soonArtist’s concept of the European-built AIM spacecraft, along with two proposed deployable CubeSats, observing the collision of NASA’s…
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Saturn’s shepherd moon Daphnis makes waves
Read more →: Saturn’s shepherd moon Daphnis makes wavesThe wavemaker moon, Daphnis, is featured in this view taken by the Cassini spacecraft Jan. 16. It is…
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Jeff Bezos gives a geeky boost to Blue Origin’s BE-4 rocket engine boost pump
Read more →: Jeff Bezos gives a geeky boost to Blue Origin’s BE-4 rocket engine boost pumpAn employee works on the BE-4 Ox Boost Pump prior to engine installation. (Blue Origin Photo via Jeff…
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Photos: Atlas 5 rolled out with SBIRS GEO Flight 3
Read more →: Photos: Atlas 5 rolled out with SBIRS GEO Flight 3The United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket was transfered from its assembly building to the pad at Cape…
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Launch failure probe prompts engine swap on Soyuz crew’s rocket
Read more →: Launch failure probe prompts engine swap on Soyuz crew’s rocketFile photo of a Soyuz rocket’s RD-0110 engine. Credit: Energia Russian engineers will replace rocket engines on two…
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Timeline: Atlas 5/SBIRS GEO Flight 3 ascent events
Read more →: Timeline: Atlas 5/SBIRS GEO Flight 3 ascent eventsThis is the launch timeline to be followed by the Atlas 5 rocket’s ascent into orbit from Cape…
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NASA looks into buying more Russian Soyuz trips to orbit … through Boeing
Read more →: NASA looks into buying more Russian Soyuz trips to orbit … through BoeingA Russian Soyuz craft approaches the International Space Station. (Credit: NASA) NASA is considering a convoluted arrangement to…
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Falcon 9 booster, first recovered off West Coast, back in port
Read more →: Falcon 9 booster, first recovered off West Coast, back in portThe first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket launched Saturday has returned to port in Southern California after…
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SES 10 telecom satellite in Florida for launch on reused SpaceX rocket
Read more →: SES 10 telecom satellite in Florida for launch on reused SpaceX rocketA Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage booster descends to a propulsive landing on a platform in the Atlantic…