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Jul 13, 2023
It may not have a cantina, but this Virginia spaceport is firing up its local economy
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Last year, the world set a Space Age record by launching more than 180 rockets into orbit. And every launch pumps money into local coffers.
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Dec 13, 2018
At SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell’s job is to solve the problems that others can’t
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"If there were no issues, then you don't need me," Shotwell says.
Mar 30, 2017
SpaceX to make historic re-usable rocket launch
Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to launch a commercial satellite into orbit today using a recycled rocket booster. It’s the first time SpaceX will attempt to use one of its re-landed rockets. And the Falcon 9 would be the first liquid-fueled rocket sent into space using this method. Click the audio player above to hear the […]
Feb 25, 2016
What goes up must come down. Or else.
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Space debris poses major risks for the future of space exploration.

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