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NASA selects SpaceX to launch the SPHEREx Astrophysics Mission
NASA has selected SpaceX to launch their "Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) spacecraft on the Falcon 9 rocket from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The launch is expected to launch as early as Mid-June, 2024 from the West coast. NASA's SPHEREx mission will use optical and near-infrared methods to survey the sky every 6 months to look for water and organic molecules in distant Nebulae. This 2-year mission will
Starship completes 10km flight test, just barely misses the landing
Yesterday at 3:25pm EST, SpaceX's Starship prototype "SN9" ignited its 3 Raptor engines and lifted off from Pad B in Boca Chica, Texas. The mission was to ascend to 10km in Altitude, re-orientate horizontal to slow down using its flaps, and flip itself vertical and perform a propulsive landing back at their landing zone.After lifting off successfully, SN9 ascended into the Texas skies flawlessly, shutting down Raptors 1-by-1 to maintain the needed acceleration to reach 10km and begin descending
Space is for Everyone: SpaceX set to launch "Inspiration-4" Civilian Crew mission to Orbit
Private Aerospace Company, and Crewed Launch provider, Space X, today, alongside inspiration4.com, announced the first fully civilian commercial launch of human Astronauts to Low Earth Orbit. The mission, aptly titled "Inspiration-4", was initiated by philanthropist and CEO, Jared Isaacman, as an inspiration campaign to gain awareness & fundraise for the St. Judes Children Hospital. Commanded by Isaacman himself, the flight will feature a total Crew of four civilians. Two Crew members, which Ins