Four MicroGEO satellites from Astranis are integrated on a Falcon 9 payload adaptor prior to being incapsulate inside the payload fairings. Image: SpaceX Update Dec. 22, 8:45 p.m. EST (0145
Four MicroGEO satellites from Astranis are integrated on a Falcon 9 payload adaptor prior to being incapsulate inside the payload fairings. Image: SpaceX Update Dec. 22, 8:45 p.m. EST (0145
The United States Space Force is a critical component of our nation’s defense. As the newest branch of the U.S. military, the Space Force is responsible for protecting and defending
This past year has been a remarkable chapter for SpaceX, marked by a series of ambitious flight tests that pushed the boundaries of aerospace innovation. The company’s relentless pursuit of
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There was a long delay between Flight 52 and Flight 53, and a deviation from the published Flight 53 plan. I will address both in this blog post. First, the Flight
Enter the gateway to a universe of wonder with The Star Guide: A Unique System for Identifying the Brightest Stars in the Night Sky, Revised, Celestial Sport Edition. This exceptional
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Flight 67 Expected flight date: 12/02/2023 Horizontal flight distance: 392.84 meters Expected flight time: 133.57 seconds Flight altitude: 12 meters Heading: Northwest Max flight speed: 5.3 m/s Goal of flight: Reposition
SpaceX successfully launched a miniature fleet of communications satellites into orbit in the wee overnight hours in a vindication of sorts after a last-second abort delayed the flight. A SpaceX
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