SpaceX Successfully Catches Starship Booster, Loses Contact with Spacecraft
SpaceX successfully catches the booster of its Starship rocket during the latest test flight, but contact was lost with the spacecraft as its engines shut down.
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Blaze at Tanegashima: Epsilon S Rocket Test Sparks Massive Fire
A major fire erupted at Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center during a test of the Epsilon S rocket, with no injuries reported.
Earth’s ‘Mini Moon’ 2024 PT5 to Part Ways in January
Earth’s temporary ‘mini moon’ asteroid 2024 PT5 is set to depart in January, with NASA tracking its journey to better understand its lunar origins.
China’s Tianzhou-7 Separates from Space Station for Safe Re-entry
China’s Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft has successfully separated from the China Space Station and is set to safely re-enter Earth’s atmosphere.
Boeing Satellite Intelsat 33e Disintegrates in Space, Impacting Global Communications
The Boeing-built Intelsat 33e satellite has disintegrated in orbit, causing a total loss of service for regions in Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia-Pacific.
SpaceX Prepares for Starship’s Fifth Flight Test This Sunday
SpaceX is set to launch the fifth test flight of its Starship rocket this Sunday, aiming for groundbreaking reusability milestones.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Crew Completes First Commercial Spacewalk
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission marks a historic moment as Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis complete the first commercial spacewalk, showcasing the future of private space exploration.
Soyuz MS-26 Successfully Docks at ISS with International Crew
The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft with two Russians and an American docked at the ISS just over three hours post-launch, joining the existing international crew.
Boeing’s Starliner Returns Uncrewed After ISS Mission Hits Technical Snags
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has returned to Earth without its crew after technical malfunctions during its ISS mission, postponing astronauts’ return to 2025.
Boeing’s Starliner Capsule Returns to Earth Without Astronauts
Boeing’s Starliner capsule departs the ISS without astronauts, marking the start of its return to Earth. NASA’s pilots remain on the station until 2025 as SpaceX prepares to bring them back.