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NASA Lit A Fire In Space Again Because At This Point Sure Why Not
The only thing better than lighting a fire in space is lighting a fire in space again — and again! On Sunday, June 4, the pyromaniacal hooligans at NASA successfully performed their third Spacecraft Fire Experiment (SAFFIRE) inside an Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft. Lighting up in space — which sounds wildly irresponsible — will actually…
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New NASA Ultra-HD Footage Is The Next-Best Way To Watch A Rocket Launch
If you ever get a chance to watch a launch in person, do. Absolutely nothing compares to that bone-rattling roar of exhilaration. But if you’re like most of us and stuck at home next time a rocket blasts off, savour NASA’s new ultra high definition footage for your vicarious viewing pleasure!
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Will Cygnus Finally Fly Today? Watch Live
It’s proving hard for the Cygnus spacecraft to get off the ground for its return-to-flight mission! After getting rained out Thursday and shoved around by gusts of wind Friday and Saturday, this is the fourth attempt for the cargo craft to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. Watch live as we count down to…
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The Wallops Island Launch Facility The Day After The Antares Explosion
Briefly: The Wallops Island launch facility, viewed from the air the day after the Orbital Science Antares rocket exploded right after liftoff. The photo was taken by the Wallops Incident Response Team on Wednesday October 29. [NASA/Terry Zaperach]