Space X 2013-2016 SpaceX has had a singular focus since it was founded in 2002. The company has dedicated itself to reducing space transportation costs by developing reusable rockets. This development process has had its fair share of ups and downs. Never one to take things too seriously, Space X founder Elon Musk released this short compilation of the company’s most dramatic crashes. Editors' Recommendations SpaceX footage shows recent Starship rocket test in stunning detail How to watch today’s SpaceX launch of a Sirius XM satellite NASA reveals date for second flight test of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft 2020 was full of giant leaps for mankind’s return to crewed space missions Watch SpaceX launch and land its rocket at end of record-breaking year … [Read more...] about The worst rocket crashes in history
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Watch Virgin Orbit’s cinematic recap of its groundbreaking rocket flight
Following confirmation that the satellites had successfully deployed, Branson tweeted how Virgin Orbit had “started as an idea with a sticker on the floor in a hangar,” adding, “Now we’re launching rockets off the wing of our modified 747 and flying them into orbit to drop off satellites.” … [Read more...] about Watch Virgin Orbit’s cinematic recap of its groundbreaking rocket flight
The latest wild idea for space exploration? Robots made from hunks of ice
“We chose to use ice as our primary building material because of its design flexibility,” Carroll continued. “Interest in icy environments is relatively high due to research relating to climate change, as well as extra-terrestrial exploration. Using ice as a building material allows us to repair the robot on the fly, extending the total operational life of the system as it collects data in these remote and harsh environments.” … [Read more...] about The latest wild idea for space exploration? Robots made from hunks of ice