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NASA Rolls Back Artemis II Rocket After Upper Stage Helium Issue
NASA has rolled back the Artemis II SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft after engineers detected a helium flow issue in the upper stage during fueling tests. The problem affects fuel tank pressurization and engine performance, delaying the planned March launch as teams inspect and repair the rocket.
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NASA To Return Moon Rocket To Hangar For More Repairs Before Astronauts Strap In
Grounded until at least April, NASA's giant moon rocket is headed back to the hangar this week for more repairs before astronauts climb aboard.
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Behind China's Military Purge: Nuclear Missiles Filled With Water, Not Fuel
Chinese President Xi Jinping is overseeing a sweeping purge of China's military elite after a corruption scandal in the Rocket Force exposed missiles filled with water, faulty launch silos, and broken command systems.
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NASA Detects Hydrogen Leak During Fueling Test Of Astronaut-Bound Moon Rocket
NASA ran into a leak while fueling its new moon rocket Monday in one final make-or-break test that will determine when astronauts can launch on a lunar fly-around.
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SpaceX Launches Starship Megarocket After Series Of Setbacks
SpaceX's Starship megarocket roared into the skies Tuesday on its tenth test flight, turning in a strong performance after a series of fiery failures had begun to cast doubt on its future.
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Rising Rocket Launches May Delay Ozone Layer Recovery, Study Finds
A growing number of rocket launches may be compromising the ozone layer's recovery, according to new scientific studies. Chlorine and soot from rockets, along with pollutants released during satellite re-entry, could have long-term environmental impacts. The space industry is urged to act now—through regulation, innovation, and cleaner fuels—to...
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Axiom-4 Mission Launch Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Set for June 19
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX have rescheduled Axiom Mission 4 to June 19, 2025, following promising leak repairs on the ISS and SpaceX’s successful resolution of a rocket fuel leak. The four-member crew includes astronauts from the U.S., India, Poland, and Hungary. Final confirmation is pending additional evaluations aboard the space station.
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SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Reuses Booster, Gathers Key Data Despite Loss
SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27, showcasing bold advancements including the first reuse of a Super Heavy booster. Although both rocket stages were lost before completing all mission goals, the test delivered valuable data on reusability, aerodynamic control, and thermal protection. The upper stage reached space and attempte...
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Mysterious Light Spiral Over Europe Traced to SpaceX Falcon 9 Reentry
On March 24, a glowing spiral appeared in the night sky across parts of Europe, including the UK, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, and Hungary. The formation lasted for about 12 minutes before fading. Experts confirmed it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reentering Earth's atmosphere after completing its mission. The phenomenon resulted from frozen f...
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Blue, White Spiral Seen In European Skies Likely From SpaceX Rocket
A blue and white spiral spotted in the skies above numerous European countries was likely created by frozen fuel from a SpaceX rocket, according to weather forecasters.
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NASA Rolls Back Artemis II Rocket After Upper Stage Helium Issue
NASA has rolled back the Artemis II SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft after engineers detected a helium flow issue in the upper stage during fueling tests. The problem affects fuel tank pressurization and engine performance, delaying the planned March launch as teams inspect and repair the rocket.
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NASA To Return Moon Rocket To Hangar For More Repairs Before Astronauts Strap In
Grounded until at least April, NASA's giant moon rocket is headed back to the hangar this week for more repairs before astronauts climb aboard.
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Behind China's Military Purge: Nuclear Missiles Filled With Water, Not Fuel
Chinese President Xi Jinping is overseeing a sweeping purge of China's military elite after a corruption scandal in the Rocket Force exposed missiles filled with water, faulty launch silos, and broken command systems.
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NASA Detects Hydrogen Leak During Fueling Test Of Astronaut-Bound Moon Rocket
NASA ran into a leak while fueling its new moon rocket Monday in one final make-or-break test that will determine when astronauts can launch on a lunar fly-around.
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SpaceX Launches Starship Megarocket After Series Of Setbacks
SpaceX's Starship megarocket roared into the skies Tuesday on its tenth test flight, turning in a strong performance after a series of fiery failures had begun to cast doubt on its future.
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Rising Rocket Launches May Delay Ozone Layer Recovery, Study Finds
A growing number of rocket launches may be compromising the ozone layer's recovery, according to new scientific studies. Chlorine and soot from rockets, along with pollutants released during satellite re-entry, could have long-term environmental impacts. The space industry is urged to act now—through regulation, innovation, and cleaner fuels—to...
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Axiom-4 Mission Launch Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Set for June 19
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX have rescheduled Axiom Mission 4 to June 19, 2025, following promising leak repairs on the ISS and SpaceX’s successful resolution of a rocket fuel leak. The four-member crew includes astronauts from the U.S., India, Poland, and Hungary. Final confirmation is pending additional evaluations aboard the space station.
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SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Reuses Booster, Gathers Key Data Despite Loss
SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27, showcasing bold advancements including the first reuse of a Super Heavy booster. Although both rocket stages were lost before completing all mission goals, the test delivered valuable data on reusability, aerodynamic control, and thermal protection. The upper stage reached space and attempte...
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Mysterious Light Spiral Over Europe Traced to SpaceX Falcon 9 Reentry
On March 24, a glowing spiral appeared in the night sky across parts of Europe, including the UK, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, and Hungary. The formation lasted for about 12 minutes before fading. Experts confirmed it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reentering Earth's atmosphere after completing its mission. The phenomenon resulted from frozen f...
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Blue, White Spiral Seen In European Skies Likely From SpaceX Rocket
A blue and white spiral spotted in the skies above numerous European countries was likely created by frozen fuel from a SpaceX rocket, according to weather forecasters.
