Its reentry back to Earth is perfectly safe as the satellite will decompose in the atmosphere.
ULA launch of NRO satellite on hold after Delta 4 Heavy hot fire abort
The launch of NROL-44 was aborted three seconds before the Delta 4 Heavy was to lift off from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral
Boeing’s Starliner could launch to the space station in December
Boeing is now planning to launch the second uncrewed test flight of its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft no earlier than December, the company announced Friday (Aug. 28).
Supernova Wreckage is Still Expanding at Extreme Speeds After 400 Years
Four centuries ago, Johannes Kepler observed a bright new star in the night sky. Astronomers from all over the world noticed it, but it came to be known as Kepler’s star. It was caused by a stellar explosion 20,000 light-years from Earth, and it was the most recent naked-eye supernova […]
First-ever mission to the Trojan asteroids passes NASA milestone
NASA has approved the final development stage of the Southwest Research Institute-led Lucy mission to explore the Trojan asteroids in preparation for its October 2021 launch.
A former SpaceX intern is suing the company, claiming retaliation after reporting sexual harassment
A former intern at SpaceX is suing the aerospace company, claiming that SpaceX retaliated against her after she reported experiencing sexual harassment and gender discrimination while on the job, according to a new lawsuit. The suit alleges that the former intern was not extended a full-time job opportunity when she […]
Why the Original Star Wars Trilogy Is One of the Best Franchises Ever
It’s the technical innovations that made the original trilogy so popular in the first place.
Skylab 4 capsule to land in new exhibit at Oklahoma History Center
A historic NASA spacecraft will soon leave the Smithsonian for the Sooner State.