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SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its Super Heavy booster is prepared for launch

Science May 28

SpaceX Starship rocket tumbles out of control after launch

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Nation Jan 13

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket stands ready during its attempt to launch at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin calls off debut launch of massive new rocket in final minutes of countdown

Launch controllers had to deal with an unspecified rocket issue in the final minutes of the countdown and ran out of time.

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Science Feb 17

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off on the IM-1 mission with the Nova-C moon lander built and owned by Intuitive Machines f...
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How a new space race could be harming the Earth’s atmosphere

According to data from the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, 2023 was a record year for launching satellites, probes, landers and more into space. But scientists worry those plumes of exhaust trailing behind rockets could be scattering harmful…

By John Yang, Harry Zahn

Science Feb 17

An aerial view shows a second test model of H3 rocket lift off from the launching pad at Tanegashima Space Center on the s...
Japan successfully sends new H3 rocket into orbit in key test after last year’s failed debut

Japan's flagship H3 rocket reached orbit and released two small observation satellites in a key second test following a failed debut launch last year, buoying hope for the country in the global space race.

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

World Jan 28

The Iranian flag is seen flying over a street in Tehran
As tensions rise, Iran launches 3 satellites that are part of a program criticized by the West

Iran said Sunday it successfully launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had multiple failures in the past, the latest for a program that the West says improves Tehran's ballistic missiles.

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Aug 23

North Korea says its 2nd attempt to launch a spy satellite has failed, vows another try

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

The announcement followed a statement by South Korea's military that North Korea had launched a long-range rocket. The North's space agency said it used the new-type carrier rocket Chollima-1 to put the reconnaissance satellite Malligyong-1 into orbit.

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May 30

North Korea fails to launch rocket containing the country’s first military spy satellite

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

South Korea's military says North Korea has launched a purported space-launch vehicle after announcing a plan to put its first military spy satellite into orbit.

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May 30

China launches new crew for space station, with eye to putting astronauts on moon before 2030

By Associated Press

The crew, including China's first civilian astronaut, will overlap briefly with three aboard the Tiangong station, who will then return to Earth after completing their six-month mission.

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May 29

North Korea notifies neighboring Japan it plans to launch a military spy satellite soon

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

Japan's defense minister says he ordered the military to shoot down the satellite or debris, if any entered Japanese territory.

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Sep 01

WATCH: NASA holds news briefing on upcoming Artemis launch

By Associated Press

The agency will try again Saturday to launch its new moon rocket on a test flight, after engine trouble halted the first countdown this week.

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