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SpaceX Reattempts Starship Launch of World’s Most Powerful Rocket After Mid-Flight Explosion
SpaceX to Launch Starship on Eighth Test Flight, Aiming for Mars Milestones (Image: Starship poised for launch at Boca Chica, Texas) Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing for the eighth test flight of its massive Starship rocket, scheduled to lift off from Boca Chica, Texas, around 6:30 PM ET on Monday. The mission follows the explosive […]
Scientists Warn Emerging Threat Could Heighten Airplane Disaster Risks After Recent Crashes
Space Junk Poses Rising Threat to Air Travel [Image: Satellite burning up in Earth’s atmosphere] A new study warns that space debris—discarded rockets and satellites—is increasingly endangering commercial flights. Researchers from the University of British Columbia found that approximately 100 large objects fall uncontrolled to Earth annually, with a 1-in-4 chance of crashing through busy […]
Stranded Astronaut Reports Loss of Critical Physical Function During Extended Space Mission
NASA Astronauts Face Physical Challenges After Extended ISS Stay NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, 59, and colleague Barry “Butch” Wilmore, 62, have spent over eight months aboard the International Space Station (ISS)—far longer than their planned eight-day mission. Williams recently revealed the toll of microgravity, stating she’s “forgotten how to walk” after 234 days in space. […]
NASA Updates Rescue Plan for Stranded Astronauts Following Trump’s Return Demand
NASA Accelerates Rescue of Stranded Astronauts Amid Political Pressure (Approx. 600 words) [Image 1: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard the ISS] Caption: Astronauts Williams and Wilmore have been stranded on the ISS since June 2024. NASA is fast-tracking efforts to bring astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back to Earth by March 19—two weeks […]
Study Estimates Annual Fatality Risk from Uncontrolled Rocket Debris
Flying’s Hidden Danger: The Rising Risk of Space Debris Air travel already comes with turbulence and delays, but scientists now highlight a startling new concern: falling space debris. Researchers at the University of British Columbia estimate a 1 in 2,200 annual chance of a passenger being killed by rocket fragments crashing into their plane. This […]