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SpaceX Just Re-Used a Rocket. Why This Changes Everything

SpaceX Just Re-Used a Rocket. Why This Changes Everything

11 Apr , 2017 by

SpaceX just flew a rocket to space for the second time. It was a fairly normal launch, but this accomplishment opens up a whole new era in space flight. What are SpaceX’s plans, and who else is working on reusable rockets?

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New Shepard Defies The Odds And Sticks Landing

5 Oct , 2016 by

Blue Origin successfully conducted an in-flight test of the New Shepard crew escape system on Wednesday. A live webcast featured stunning views of the crew capsule blasting away from the rocket booster 45 seconds into the flight with a two-second burn, and then parachuting safely back down to the ground. “We’re speechless right now and […]

Odds Are Blue Origin Launch Test Will End In Fiery Destruction: Watch Live

4 Oct , 2016 by

The last time an in-flight escape system test for a crew capsule took place was during the Apollo program, in 1966. Now, you can watch live as Blue Origin tests the escape system for their New Shepard rocket on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 10:45 a.m. ET. The test was originally planned for today (Tuesday) […]

Blue Origin Goes Big With New Glenn Rocket

12 Sep , 2016 by

Blue Origin just unveiled its newest rocket, the New Shepard, which will be able to provide launch services and send crewed missions into high orbit.
New Shepard's crew capsule is seen descending with its parachutes deployed. The capsule's landing is cushioned by firing rockets after the parachutes have done their job. Image: Blue Origin

Blue Origin Will Shoot Itself In The Foot On Purpose

27 May , 2016 by

Blue Origin will perform its next test flight of the New Shepard rocket with a faulty parachute system on the crew capsule.
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket has successfully launched and landed a second time. Image: Blue Origin

Blue Origin Reaches Another Milestone: Reusable Rocket Launches and Lands Safely

27 Jan , 2016 by

Blue Origin reaches an historic milestone as their New Shepard rocket becomes the first successful reusable rocket.

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