This will be the second flight of the orbital rocket from Jeff Bezos’s space company and will include a key test of whether it can land a booster stage for later reuse.
Category: Mars (Planet)
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They’re Ready to Go to Mars
Fans of the red planet joined scientists at an annual conference sponsored by the Mars Society. One attendee said he would take a “one-way ticket.”
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The Techno-Futuristic Philosophy Behind Elon Musk’s Mania
From the White House to Mars, the tech billionaire has his sights set on the long term.
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Jared Isaacman, Trump’s Pick to Lead NASA, Calls Mars a Priority in Confirmation Hearing
Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur who has twice launched to orbit in a SpaceX vehicle, will testify before the Senate on Wednesday.
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How Elon Musk and SpaceX Plan to Colonize Mars
SpaceX employees are working on plans for a Martian city, including dome habitats, spacesuits and researching whether humans can procreate off Earth. Mr. Musk has volunteered his sperm.
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‘Space: The Longest Goodbye’ Review
This documentary by Ido Mizrahy examines the psychological challenges of space exploration for astronauts and their loved ones as scientists consider whether humans could reach Mars.
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A Stunning Eclipse, a Moon Race and Other Space Events in 2024
In April, people across North America will be able to gaze at a stunning total eclipse. And astronauts may get closer to that promised moon landing.
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This Mars Documentary Required Many Sols
The New York Times – Movies:“Good Night Oppy” chronicles the work and passion of the scientists who shepherded the Mars rover program.
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NASA Launched and Landed LOFTID, an Inflatable Flying Saucer Heat Shield
The New York Times – Business:The LOFTID mission tested a novel approach to guiding spacecraft through the extreme heat of returning from orbit, which could be used to put people on Mars.