We managed to glean some interesting details about the Artemis III mission
… Ars : You’re flying Artemis III without an ICPS upper stage because you don’t need the performance to reach low-Earth orbit. But you do need a second stage simulator. …
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The US space enterprise is desperately waiting for Starship—will it finally deliver?
… In this May 27th flight, not only was the upper stage lost, but the Super Heavy booster stage also failed to make a safe return. …
Rocket Report: A dark day for Blue Origin; Pentagon eyes new launch site
… These are the parts of the vehicle that separate from the first stage of a rocket and push a satellite or spacecraft into orbit. In the early decades of spaceflight, launch operators routinely left upper stages in orbit after they released their payloads. …
"I'll buy 10 of those"—NASA science chief yearns for mass-produced satellites
… In the early months of his tenure, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s focus has been on human spaceflight and the Moon. …
Civilization VII finally lets you build a civ that stands the test of time
… He has been writing about gaming and technology for nearly two decades at Engadget, PC World, Mashable, Vice, Polygon, Wired, and others. …