... than an equivalent pound of gold on Earth. Certain asteroids are loaded with hydrogen and oxygen, the components of rocket fuel. These asteroids can provide a fuel source that is 100 times closer ‘energetically’ to Earth orbit, and...
Ever greater reusability is the key to expanding accessibility to Earth orbit and beyond in the rocket business of the future, according to Clay Mowry, Vice President of Blue Origin, which aims to become a major player in ...
... cause of the explosion is yet unknown. No one was injured during the explosion, but both the Falcon 9 rocket and the Amos-6 communication satellite were destroyed. “SpaceX can confirm that in preparation for today’s static...
... its heaviest payload to date (launch time set for around 14:56 UTC) and packed onboard the crowded rocket will be 60 satellites as part of its Starlink mega-constellation. The flight will mark a number of achievements made by SpaceX...