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Category: New York Times Space & Cosmos
New York Times Space & Cosmos
SpaceX Employees Say They Were Fired for Speaking Up About Elon Musk
Charges filed with federal regulators accuse the company of retaliating against eight workers over an open…
NASA Blazes a Path Back to the Moon With Artemis I Rocket Launch
The uncrewed flight of the giant Space Launch System on Wednesday began a new era of…
How the ‘Red Crew’ Saved NASA’s Moon Launch
Three men put themselves at grave risk on Wednesday when they climbed the launch tower and…
Who Can Watch Artemis I Launch From the Ground in Florida?
Viewers all around Florida and as far north as parts of Georgia may be able to…
Live Updates: NASA Counts Down to Artemis Moon Rocket Launch
Following a delay of some two-and-a-half months, the agency is aiming for a late-night test flight…
NASA Will Try to Launch Moon Rocket After 2 Scrubs and 2 Hurricanes
Sending the Artemis I mission to space has so far eluded the agency, but it’s set…
Divers Discover Piece of Space Shuttle Challenger Off Florida Coast
The discovery came 36 years after the shuttle exploded over the Atlantic Ocean, killing all seven…
NASA Launched and Landed LOFTID, an Inflatable Flying Saucer Heat Shield
The LOFTID mission tested a novel approach to guiding spacecraft through the extreme heat of returning…
Total Lunar Eclipse Blood Moon on Tuesday: When and Where to Watch
If you’re planning to wake up early to head to the polls on Tuesday, you’ll get…