An eerie spiral lit up the European skies. Here’s why such light shows are becoming more common
Rocket launches can create eerie patterns in the sky, from undulating bright-blue spirals to glowing “jellyfish” blobs.
Rocket Report: Next Starship flight to reuse booster; FAA clears New Glenn
The first flight of Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket didn't last long on Sunday, Ars reports. The booster's nine engines switched off as the rocket cartwheeled upside-down and fell a short distance ...
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Private Space Launch Rivals Catching Up to SpaceX
Other space companies have been scrambling to compete with SpaceX for years, but developing a reliable rocket takes slow, ...
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Debut flight of Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocket ends in explosion
Spectrum lifted off from Norway’s picturesque Andøya Spaceport and cleared the launch pad. But after about 30 seconds, the ...
Amazon prepares to launch first full batch of Project Kuiper satellites
Jeff Bezos' Project Kuiper said Wednesday it is planning to launch 27 satellites April 9 from Cape Canaveral Space Force ...
First Orbital Rocket Launch from Europe Fails as Spectrum Explodes Midair
Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket launch from Andøya Spaceport failed after an anomaly caused midair instability.
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‘Space is hard’: Why Isar Aerospace CEO describes its rocket crash as ‘great success’
Isar Aerospace’s first mission flew for less than a minute. However, it’s not in the minority—there is a long history of ...
Science|Business22h
ESA flags need for more investment in space
Europe must significantly increase its space investment if it is to close the gap with the US and China, according to the ...
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Money blog: Every household bill rising in April - and how you can beat the hikes
There's been a raft of announcements in recent months that mean higher bills for consumers - but something you may not have noticed is that many of the price increases will hit at once. On 1 April ...