Elon Musk’s private space company is hoping for a better performance of the giant rocket, which is the most powerful ever to fly.
Tag: Space and Astronomy
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Frank Borman, Astronaut Who Led First Orbit of the Moon, Dies at 95
He commanded the 1968 Apollo 8 mission that carried three astronauts farther from Earth than anyone had ever traveled. He later led Eastern Airlines.
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Their Final Wish? A Burial in Space.
Why some people decide to send their remains into orbit.
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Euclid Telescope Dazzles With Detailed First Images of Our Universe
The European Space Agency’s premier telescope captured new views of space, a small taste of what it is likely to accomplish in the coming years.
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Gazing Into the Past and Future at Historic Observatories
As ever-larger telescopes are launched into space or built at high-altitude sites, these observatories still have wonders to share with visitors and astronomers alike.