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SpaceX Launches Historic Crew Mission Fram2
In the early hours of April 1, SpaceX launched the Fram2 mission, marking another milestone for the company. This private mission is the first...
Airbus UK to Build Landing Platform for ESA’s Rosalind Franklin Rover
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a £150 million contract with Airbus UK to develop a landing platform for the Rosalind Franklin rover,...
Boeing Starliner’s Next Launch for NASA Could Happen in Early 2026
NASA and Boeing have made significant progress in certifying the CST-100 Starliner system following last year’s crewed flight tests. Joint teams are addressing anomalies...
Astronauts of the Boeing Starliner Mission Are Finally Returning to Earth
SpaceX's Crew Dragon module has detached from the International Space Station (ISS) and is heading back to Earth. On board are four Crew-9 astronauts,...
Blue Ghost Module Completes Two-Week Lunar Mission
The Blue Ghost spacecraft, developed by Firefly Aerospace, has completed its two-week mission on the Moon. The lander shut down as lunar night began,...
NASA to Finally Return Astronauts After 9 Months in Space
American astronauts who have been "stranded" in orbit for nine months are finally scheduled for their journey home. After an unexpectedly extended stay on...
Another SpaceX Starship Test Flight Ends in Explosion
SpaceX, the company founded by Elon Musk, has conducted the eighth test flight of its massive Starship rocket, but once again, the mission ended...
German Startup Polaris to Develop Hypersonic Spaceplane
The German Armed Forces have commissioned the startup Polaris to develop a two-stage, fully reusable hypersonic spaceplane. Founded in 2019, the company is a...
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