George Dvorsky

12/2/22

SpaceX Gets ‘Partial’ FCC Approval to Deploy Second-Generation Starlink Satellites

The limited FCC grant, whereby SpaceX can launch 7,500 of its requested 29,988 next-gen Starlink satellites, is a…

George Dvorsky

PublishedDecember 2, 2022

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12/1/22

NASA's Orion Spacecraft Successfully Breaks Free From Lunar Orbit

The course correction maneuver occurred on Thursday afternoon, setting the stage for a second up-close lunar flyby.

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UpdatedThursday 5:02PM

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11/30/22

Latest Test of Gigantic Starship Booster Takes SpaceX Closer to Launch

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said one more test might be required before the 394-foot-tall behemoth embarks on its first…

George Dvorsky

PublishedNovember 30, 2022

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11/29/22

SpaceX Set to Launch Private Moon Lander, Along with NASA 'Flashlight' Probe

If it lands safely, ispace’s Hakuto-R M1 will be the first privately led lander to operate on the Moon, signaling a…

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UpdatedWednesday 11:01AM

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11/28/22

NASA's Orion Poised to Set Milestone Distance Record Today

The uncrewed capsule smashed the Apollo 13 record on Saturday and is now on course to set a new distance standard…

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PublishedNovember 28, 2022

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11/28/22

Gifts for the Spaceflight Enthusiast in Your Life

Space travel is so hot right now! You won't want to miss out on these otherworldly gift ideas.

George Dvorsky

PublishedNovember 28, 2022

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11/25/22

NASA Successfully Maneuvers Orion Into Its Target Orbit Around the Moon

The space agency began the process of parking its Artemis 1 spacecraft in a distant retrograde orbit at 4:52 p.m. ET…

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UpdatedNovember 25, 2022

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11/25/22

Spacesuit Malfunction Forces Cancelation of ISS Spacewalk

Two cosmonauts were supposed to work outside the ISS today, but a misbehaving spacesuit resulted in a postponement.

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PublishedNovember 25, 2022

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11/25/22

Hubble Telescope Observes Surreal Galactic Collision

The merging galaxies, heavily distorted by gravity, have formed an unusual celestial ring.

George Dvorsky

PublishedNovember 25, 2022

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11/24/22

NASA Will Let You Send Messages to an iPad On Board Orion

The Callisto tech demonstration aboard Orion features an iPad that’s currently displaying messages sent from Earth.

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UpdatedNovember 27, 2022

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11/24/22

NASA’s Orion Sends Back Haunting New Views of the Moon’s Tortured Surface

Orion captured the new images during its recent flyby, when the uncrewed capsule came to just 80 miles of the lunar…

George Dvorsky

PublishedNovember 24, 2022

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11/23/22

See the Coolest Images So Far From Orion's Historic Mission to the Moon

NASA's Orion reached the Moon earlier this week, in what has been a fascinating start to the Artemis 1 mission.

George Dvorsky

PublishedNovember 23, 2022

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11/22/22

NASA Downplays Launch Pad Damage Caused by SLS Rocket

The most powerful operational rocket in the world blasted off last week, causing all sorts of damage to the launch…

George Dvorsky

PublishedNovember 22, 2022

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11/22/22

Bliss Out to This View of NASA's SLS Launching in Super-Slow Motion

This is what 8.8 million pounds of thrust really looks like.

George Dvorsky

PublishedNovember 22, 2022

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11/21/22

Orion Completes First Lunar Flyby and Captures Stark Image of the Moon

As expected, NASA lost contact with the spacecraft for 34 minutes as Orion passed behind the Moon.

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PublishedNovember 21, 2022

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11/17/22

What's Next for the Orion Spacecraft as It Cruises Toward the Moon

NASA's Artemis 1 capsule is en route to the Moon, where it’s expected to break a number of spacefaring…

George Dvorsky

PublishedNovember 17, 2022

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11/16/22

Thrilling Photos of NASA's SLS Megarocket Launch to the Moon

The Space Launch System took flight early Wednesday, providing no shortage of breathtaking views.

George Dvorsky

PublishedNovember 16, 2022

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11/16/22

NASA Finally Makes Its Big Rocket Go Now

The gigantic SLS blasted off into the dark Florida sky, becoming the most powerful rocket to ever take flight. The…

George Dvorsky

UpdatedNovember 16, 2022

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11/15/22

How to Watch the Inaugural Launch of NASA’s SLS Megarocket

NASA is targeting a two-hour launch window that opens at 1:04 a.m. ET on Wednesday, despite minor damage caused by…

George Dvorsky

UpdatedNovember 16, 2022

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11/14/22

CAPSTONE Becomes First Probe to Enter Unique Halo Orbit Around the Moon

The NASA-funded cubesat reached its target orbit on Sunday, following a stressful four-month journey to the Moon.

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PublishedNovember 14, 2022

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SpaceX Gets ‘Partial’ FCC Approval to Deploy Second-Generation Starlink Satellites

NASA's Orion Spacecraft Successfully Breaks Free From Lunar Orbit

Latest Test of Gigantic Starship Booster Takes SpaceX Closer to Launch

SpaceX Set to Launch Private Moon Lander, Along with NASA 'Flashlight' Probe

NASA's Orion Poised to Set Milestone Distance Record Today

Gifts for the Spaceflight Enthusiast in Your Life

NASA Successfully Maneuvers Orion Into Its Target Orbit Around the Moon

Spacesuit Malfunction Forces Cancelation of ISS Spacewalk

Hubble Telescope Observes Surreal Galactic Collision

NASA Will Let You Send Messages to an iPad On Board Orion

NASA’s Orion Sends Back Haunting New Views of the Moon’s Tortured Surface

See the Coolest Images So Far From Orion's Historic Mission to the Moon

NASA Downplays Launch Pad Damage Caused by SLS Rocket

Bliss Out to This View of NASA's SLS Launching in Super-Slow Motion

Orion Completes First Lunar Flyby and Captures Stark Image of the Moon

What's Next for the Orion Spacecraft as It Cruises Toward the Moon

Thrilling Photos of NASA's SLS Megarocket Launch to the Moon

NASA Finally Makes Its Big Rocket Go Now

How to Watch the Inaugural Launch of NASA’s SLS Megarocket

CAPSTONE Becomes First Probe to Enter Unique Halo Orbit Around the Moon