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SpaceX's Bold Move: How a Failed Launch Led to a Historic Landing

December 18, 2025

In June 2015, SpaceX faced a major setback when their Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon cargo mission for NASA disintegrated mid-flight. This incident, known as the CRS-7 failure, was a significant blow to the company, especially since it had been on a roll with successful launches and lucrative con

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Florida's Sky Show: Where to Catch the Next Rocket Launch

December 6, 2025

Florida is about to put on a sky show, and you won't want to miss it. The next rocket launch is set for Sunday, December 7, from the Kennedy Space Center near Cape Canaveral. This isn't just any launch; it's a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites into space. The best part? You migh

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Florida's Nighttime Rocket Spectacle: Where and When to Watch

November 30, 2025

Florida's Space Coast is gearing up for another exciting rocket launch. This time, it's a late-night event that might just light up your sky. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to take off from Kennedy Space Center, carrying more Starlink satellites into orbit. If you're in Florida, you might get a

politics

Power Out in Kurdistan After Gas Field Hit

November 27, 2025

A sudden rocket strike on a major gas field in northern Iraq has left most of the Kurdistan region in the dark. The attack on the Khor Mor gas field happened just after midnight, adding to a series of recent strikes on Kurdish-run energy sites. This isn't the first time such an incident has occurre

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Blue Origin's Big Step: New Glenn Rocket Lands Safely After Mars Mission

November 14, 2025

Blue Origin, a company started by Jeff Bezos over 25 years ago, achieved a major milestone on Thursday. Their massive New Glenn rocket, standing 18 stories tall, successfully landed on a floating platform in the Atlantic Ocean. This landing happened nine minutes after the rocket launched from Cape C

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Mars Mission Takes Off: Blue Origin's Big Move in Space Race

November 14, 2025

A new player is making waves in the space industry. Blue Origin, a company backed by Jeff Bezos, just launched its New Glenn rocket. This isn't just any launch, though. It's a big deal because the rocket's first stage, called "Never Tell Me the Odds, " successfully landed on a drone ship. This is a

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New Glenn Rocket Takes Off with Big Plans for Mars

November 14, 2025

Blue Origin, the space company owned by Jeff Bezos, has just launched its New Glenn rocket. This is a big deal because it's the first time they're doing a mission for NASA. The rocket, which is as tall as a 32-story building, took off from Florida. It was carrying two satellites heading to Mars. Th

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Space Weather Delays Mars Mission Launch

November 13, 2025

A powerful solar storm has caused a delay in the launch of NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars. The mission, which was supposed to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida aboard Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, has been postponed due to concerns about the impact of the solar storm on

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The Hidden Heroes Behind SpaceX's Success

October 26, 2025

SpaceX's impressive achievements, like building the powerful Starship rocket, rely heavily on technology developed through government-funded programs. The Raptor engine, for instance, is a result of NASA and US Air Force's earlier work on full-flow, staged combustion engines. SpaceX's success with t

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Maine's Coast: A Rocket Launch Site or a Treasure to Protect?

October 24, 2025

Maine's stunning coastline is a hot topic for debate. Some people think it would be great to have rocket launches here. They say it could bring money and jobs. But others aren't so sure. They worry about the mess and noise it could bring to their homes and businesses. Maine's economy is all about f