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A $5 nut doomed SpaceX’s first rocket; its satellite crashed through a shed roof and landed beside its own shipping crate
In March 2006, SpaceX’s first rocket failed because of a $5 aluminium nut that cracked from corrosion. The cadet-built satellite on board was thrown clear and landed in a storage shed beside its own shipping crate. Reports first blamed human error, but a review board pointed to corrosion, a cause even Elon Musk called only “most probable”.
Blue Origin rocket explodes during test, setback for bid to catch SpaceX
Blue Origin faced a blow as Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket erupted in flames during a critical test on the launchpad, creating a stunning fireball. All personnel are accounted for. This unfortunate incident poses challenges for NASA's ambitious Artemis and Moon Base missions.
Watch: Blue Origin’s new Glenn rocket explodes moments before planned launch at Cape Canaveral
A Blue Origin rocket exploded spectacularly over Cape Canaveral on Thursday evening. The Glenn LN-01 rocket was undergoing a hotfire test when the incident occurred. Fortunately, all personnel were accounted for and safe. The explosion caused significant damage to the launch site. Blue Origin is investigating the cause of the anomaly.
Artemis II launch replay: How to watch NASA’s historic liftoff if you missed it live
Artemis II has launched, sending astronauts on a 10-day mission to the Moon. This marks humanity's return to lunar exploration after decades. The spacecraft will fly by the Moon, not land, as it tests systems for future missions. Future Artemis missions aim for lunar landings and sustained presence on the Moon.
Countdown begins for SpaceX Starship Flight 11: Launch time, how to watch, and timeline details
SpaceX is getting ready to launch Starship Flight 11 from its Starbase site in South Texas on Monday, Oct. 13, in a 75-minute window starting at 7:15 p.m. EDT (2315 GMT; 6:15 p.m. local time). This will mark the fifth Starship intended for 2025. Flight 11 focuses on building on the achievements of Flight 10, with ocean landings intended for both stages.
First Australian-made rocket crashes after 14 seconds of flight in failed attempt to reach orbit
The first Australian-made rocket, Eris, failed to reach orbit. It crashed shortly after its launch from Queensland. Gilmour Space Technologies developed the rocket. The launch marked Australia's first orbital attempt in over 50 years. Despite the crash, the company considers the launch a partial success. The rocket ignited its engines and lifted off.
Starship Flight 9 Test: Will SpaceX be successful now? Here’s launch date, time, site, Starship size, flight duration and how to watch live
SpaceX has scheduled the Starship Flight 9 launch for May 27. It will be the ninth test flight and the first to reuse the Super Heavy booster. The launch follows two earlier failed attempts this year. Flight 9 aims to test multiple systems and conduct in-space maneuvers.
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