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technology1 month ago•16 min saved

The Exploration Company Eyes a Storm-Engine Reusable Heavy-Lift

The Exploration Company has signaled a move toward a reusable heavy-lift rocket, unveiling a concept named Yrene that would be powered by its Storm engines (nine on the first stage, each about 180 tonnes of thrust) and linked to its Nyx cargo/crew capsule. The project aims to bolster a European capability for launch and transport in space, with a Storm engine reveal planned for an event at the International Aerospace Exhibition. The company later clarified that Yrene is a long-term concept and that its near-term focus remains on capsule and propulsion technologies, and references to Yrene were removed from its website.

via European Spaceflight|

#exploration-company #nyx-capsule #reusable-rocket

space-exploration1 year ago•4 min saved

Space Mission Failure Results in Loss of Human Remains and Cannabis at Sea

The Exploration Company's Nyx capsule, carrying human remains and cannabis seeds for scientific research, failed to safely reenter Earth after reaching orbit, resulting in the loss of cargo in the Pacific Ocean. Despite the setback, the mission aimed to study microgravity effects on plants and expand commercial space activities, highlighting both the potential and risks of private space ventures.

via Rude Baguette|

#commercial-space #microgravity-research #mission-possible

science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Space Mission Failure Results in Loss of Human Remains and Cannabis at Sea

The Exploration Company's Nyx capsule, carrying human remains, cannabis, and scientific payloads, failed to land safely after a successful launch, resulting in the loss of cargo at sea. Despite the partial success of the mission, the incident highlights the risks of innovative space endeavors, with plans to improve and re-fly in the future.

via ScienceAlert|

#cannabis-in-space #human-remains #mission-failure

science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Spacecraft Crash Results in Loss of 166 Human Remains at Sea

A spacecraft carrying human remains, cannabis, and other payloads launched by The Exploration Company experienced a partial failure when its Nyx capsule crashed into the Pacific Ocean after a successful orbit, resulting in the loss of all cargo, including ashes and DNA of over 166 individuals. The mission aimed to test cargo transport technology for future space missions, with plans for a demonstration to the ISS in 2028, despite the setback.

via Universe Today|

#cosmic-cargo #nyx-capsule #payload

space-exploration1 year ago•4 min saved

Mixed Outcomes in Recent Space Missions and Memorials

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the Transporter-14 mission carrying human remains and other payloads, including the Nyx capsule designed by The Exploration Company. Although the mission achieved several milestones, the Nyx capsule's parachute failed during reentry, resulting in the loss of the human remains and other payloads at sea, marking a partial but significant setback for future space cargo and human spaceflight efforts.

via Gizmodo|

#human-remains #nyx-capsule #orbital-failure