Russia quietly shelves development of sole SpaceX Falcon 9-competitive rocket
Russian space agency Roscosmos has indefinitely suspended development of the Proton Medium rocket, once expected to help the country compete…
6 years ago
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Ex-SpaceX engine expert to help design rockets built for launch on world’s largest jet
Stratolaunch, an aerospace company funded by Microsoft-made billionaire Paul Allen to build the world's largest flightworthy aircraft, has announced a…
6 years ago
Fate of NASA’s Opportunity rover unknown as Martian dust storm reaches peak strength
As NASA's Opportunity Rover continues to weather the massive dust storm engulfing a quarter part of the Red Planet, the…
6 years ago
Asteroid mining startup faces uphill battle despite industry’s huge promise
Asteroid mining startup Planetary Resources, arguably the pathfinder for the industry's growing charge, has had difficulty securing reliable funding capable…
6 years ago
NASA’s Curiosity Rover takes valiant selfie as it weathers Mars’ huge storm
NASA's Curiosity Rover recently took a selfie at it continues to weather a massive dust storm that has enveloped a…
6 years ago
Massive storm on Mars downs NASA’s Opportunity Rover after 14 years on the red planet
NASA recently held a press conference about the current status of the Opportunity Rover (or Oppy, as it is fondly…
6 years ago
How one rocket startup is developing 3D-printed rocket engines for testing
I had a rare opportunity to visit Rocket Crafters, a small rocket company located in Cocoa, Florida, just 10 miles…
6 years ago