Boeing to roll the dice on a leaky Starliner June 1: Here’s how to watch

After years of delays and mishaps, Boeing is taking another shot at launching its Starliner spacecraft with a crew aboard despite a leaky helium valve. Here’s how to watch the event, which is scheduled for 12:25 pm EDT on June 1.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Boeing to roll the dice on a leaky Starliner June 1: Here’s how to watch

Video: Ill-fated Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed due to faulty valve

Boeing’s attempt to put two astronauts into orbit has been scrapped. At 8:33 pm EDT, the launch of the Starliner spacecraft was called off due to engineering problems with the oxygen release valve of the Centaur second stage of the Atlas V rocket.Conti… Continue reading Video: Ill-fated Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed due to faulty valve

Starship successfully makes orbit – but the FAA has grounded it anyway

Third time’s the charm! SpaceX’s Starship roared into orbit today from the company’s Starbase near Boca Chica, Texas. Larger and more powerful than the venerable Saturn V, the giant rocket lifted off into the history books at 8:25 am CDT.Continue Readi… Continue reading Starship successfully makes orbit – but the FAA has grounded it anyway

Japan’s SLIM lunar lander comes back to life after killer Moon night

Beating incredible odds, Japan’s SLIM lunar lander came back to life after surviving the intense dark and cold of the Moon’s night. On February 25, JAXA confirmed that it had temporarily reestablished communications with the robotic spacecraft.Continue… Continue reading Japan’s SLIM lunar lander comes back to life after killer Moon night