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Bizarre Object Washes Ashore in WA, Sparking Investigation
On Sunday, a canister-like object washed ashore in Green Head, Western Australia, triggering a mystery for both state and federal officials. Its origin has not yet been confirmed, but early speculation suggests it came from a rocket. As reported in The Guardian, the large cylindrical object appeared on a beach near Jurien Bay, roughly 220…
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China Tests Parachute System to Control Falling Rocket Boosters
In an effort to prevent falling rockets from landing on populated areas, China tested a parachute system designed to control where its rocket boosters land back on Earth.
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Virgin’s Other Space Project Is Back Testing Its Space Plane
In the race to become the first billionaire in Space, Richard Branson did a pretty good job with his Virgin Galactic outfit. But after flying very close to space back in July 2021, the privateer spaceflight company has sat dormant with no orbital action since Branson’s flight. Now, the company is ramping up its testing…
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3D-Printed Rocket Didn’t Reach Orbit, but Terran Space Is Already Building Its Successor
The company says it learned much from Terran-1’s debut flight and is choosing to go bigger for its successor.