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Metallic space debris found on Australian beach traced to rocket re-entry
science19 hours ago

Metallic space debris found on Australian beach traced to rocket re-entry

Metallic spheres found on Forrest Beach in Queensland were identified by the Australian Space Agency as space debris—likely pressure vessels from a rocket that re-entered Earth's atmosphere—leading to beach closures for recovery. Officials note such debris can survive re-entry and may come from satellites or launch vehicles, and this marks Australia’s third similar incident in five years, with ongoing international efforts to confirm the debris' origin.

via NBC News|
#australia#australian-space-agency#reentry
Mysterious spheres found on Australian shore likely space debris from foreign rocket
space4 days ago

Mysterious spheres found on Australian shore likely space debris from foreign rocket

Metal spheres washed up at Forrest Beach, Queensland, are being described by the Australian Space Agency as likely pressure vessels from a foreign space-launch vehicle, consistent with debris re-entering Earth from orbit; authorities are coordinating with international partners to confirm the launch vehicle and country, and residents are advised not to touch the objects and to report any finds.

via Space|
#australia#forrest-beach#reentry
China fires off its new Long March 12B in a surprise maiden flight without safety alerts
space1 month ago

China fires off its new Long March 12B in a surprise maiden flight without safety alerts

China launched the Long March 12B, a reusable commercial rocket, on June 1, 2026 from Inner Mongolia to deploy a batch of Qianfan satellites. The maiden flight reportedly occurred without a public airspace warning, prompting questions about safety notifications; CASIC confirmed the launch after liftoff and plans a future first-stage recovery test. With ~22 tons to low-Earth orbit, the 12B advances China’s push to build satellite megaconstellations to rival SpaceX’s Starlink.

via Live Science|
#airspace-notices#china#long-march-12b
Blue Origin rocket erupts in a massive fireball during Florida test
technology1 month ago

Blue Origin rocket erupts in a massive fireball during Florida test

Blue Origin’s rocket exploded into a massive fireball during a hotfire test at Cape Canaveral, with the company calling it an anomaly and confirming all personnel are accounted for and safe. Emergency responders are on site as Space Force and other authorities review data; the FAA noted the test was outside licensed activities and there was no impact to air traffic. Officials emphasized ongoing work to understand the cause and continue with spaceflight development.

via BBC|
#anomaly#blue-origin#florida
Miracle Shield: Kiryat Shmona Shliach Survives Near-Impact Rocket
world3 months ago

Miracle Shield: Kiryat Shmona Shliach Survives Near-Impact Rocket

A Hezbollah rocket barrage hit the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, with one rocket landing near a parked bus and injuring three people, including a bus driver who was seriously hurt and airlifted to a hospital. Rabbi Yigal Tzipori, the city’s shliach, was nearby and survived the attack with light injuries after shrapnel struck his car. He described a near-miss moment just before the explosion and credited divine protection for his survival as emergency services treated the wounded and a community recovers.

via Anash.org|
#hezbollah#israel#kiryat-shmona
Artemis II moves to pad for potential April Moon mission after helium fix
space3 months ago

Artemis II moves to pad for potential April Moon mission after helium fix

NASA has rolled the Artemis II SLS rocket back to Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center after repairing a helium‑system fault; engineers will conduct final pad checks and countdown rehearsals ahead of an early‑April launch window for a ten‑day crewed Moon flyby, with the Artemis II crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—set to launch if tests pass.

via BBC|
#artemis#launch#moon
A Century in Orbit: From Goddard’s 1926 Rocket to Private Spaceflight
science-tech3 months ago

A Century in Orbit: From Goddard’s 1926 Rocket to Private Spaceflight

100 years after Robert Goddard’s first liquid-fueled rocket in 1926, this piece traces a century of spaceflight—from early rockets and Sputnik to Apollo and the Space Shuttle—and the rise of private companies like SpaceX; it notes Artemis delays and China’s Moon plans as leadership shifts from government programs to a growing private sector, bringing both breakthroughs and ongoing challenges for the future of space exploration.

via The Conversation|
#goddard#nasa#rocket
SpaceX's Starship V3 and Falcon 9: Pioneering the Future of Space Exploration
technology8 months ago

SpaceX's Starship V3 and Falcon 9: Pioneering the Future of Space Exploration

SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship Version 3 in 2026, an upgraded, larger, and more efficient rocket designed for orbital, lunar, and Martian missions. The new version features increased size, more propellant capacity, advanced engines, and docking adapters for in-space refueling, marking a significant step toward fully reusable space vehicles. Despite some teething pains, the company aims to demonstrate key capabilities like in-space propellant transfer, with plans for orbital flights and potential Mars missions.

via Gizmodo|
#mars#rocket#spacex
SpaceX's Starship Explodes During Test, Raising Mars Mission Concerns
technology1 year ago

SpaceX's Starship Explodes During Test, Raising Mars Mission Concerns

SpaceX's Starship exploded during a routine test at its Texas launch site, marking another setback in its development. The incident was caused by a major anomaly, but no injuries occurred, and investigations are ongoing. Despite these failures, SpaceX continues to pursue ambitious plans for the rocket, including lunar and Mars missions, supported by significant NASA contracts.

via Live Science|
#explosion#rocket#spacex