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Science & Tech 2 months ago

India space agency launches its heaviest satellite

The world's most populous nation has flexed its spacefaring ambitions in the last decade with its space program growing considerably, and rivaling the achievements of established powers at a much cheaper price tag.

Science & Tech 6 months ago

After repeated explosions, new test for Musk's megarocket

The rocket's 10th test flight is set to launch as soon as Aug. 24 from the company's Starbase facility in Texas, SpaceX said on its website.

Science & Tech 1 year ago

In first, SpaceX's megarocket Starship nails ocean splashdown

Scraps of fiery debris came flying off the spaceship as it descended over the Indian Ocean northwest of Australia, dramatic video from an onboard camera showed, but it ultimately held together and survived atmospheric reentry.

Tech 2 years ago

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How a Chinese rocket failure boosted Elon Musk's SpaceX in Indonesia

Elon Musk - the owner of SpaceX, the world's most successful rocket launcher – seized on the failure to prevail over state-owned China Great Wall Industry Corp (CGWIC) as Jakarta's company of choice for putting satellites into space.

Science & Tech 2 years ago

Rocket carrying American lunar lander arrives at launchpad

United Launch Alliance' Vulcan Centaur rocket rolled out in the morning to its launchpad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, preparing for its maiden flight to blast off on Monday at 2:18 am local time.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

China rocket launch sends debris into sea near Taiwan

Maritime authorities in China's eastern Fujian province this week banned ships from an area north of Taiwan from 9:00 am (0100 GMT) to 3:00 pm (0700 GMT) on Sunday due to "possible falling rocket wreckage".

Environment 3 years ago

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Over $9 bn raised for Pakistan flood recovery

Pakistan received over $9 billion in pledges Monday to help it recover from last year's catastrophic floods.

Science & Tech 3 years ago

NASA Moon launch to attract up to 400,000 visitors

Up to 400,000 visitors are expected to flock to the Florida coast on Saturday, hoping to catch a glimpse -- and hear the roar -- of NASA's rocket launch to the Moon.

Academia 3 years ago

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Lessons on conservation from the Long March 5B debris

According to Article 9 of the OST 1967, state parties shall avoid any harmful contamination of the Earth's environment.

Academia 3 years ago

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What’s next for the Indonesian space program?

The establishment of National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) under the direct supervision of the President has created an unprecedented chance to bring the space agenda onto the highest table of Indonesian officials.

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