SpaceX has confirmed that 20 satellites launched from a Falcon 9 rocket in California will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere after the rocket’s second stage experienced a malfunction. The company reported a liquid oxygen leak during the second stage, resulting in insufficient thrust to achieve the intended orbit. SpaceX’s official statement highlighted that the minimal ignition in…
Many of us have seen videos of Elon Musk’s Falcon-9 rocket landing back on Earth. However, the true scale of this impressive piece of technology is often not fully appreciated. The rocket’s size is much larger than most people realize. In one striking image, a person is seen walking near the Falcon-9, highlighting the sheer…
Yesterday, the Starlink Satellite achieved a significant milestone by capturing the total solar eclipse visible over North America. Positioned strategically in Earth’s orbit, the satellite recorded high-resolution imagery of the celestial event, showcasing the precise alignment of the moon obscuring the sun. This achievement underscores advancements in space-based technology and highlights satellites’ capacity to contribute…
Height: 120 meters. Diameter: 9 meters. Weight: 4600 ton fuel only. Gross weight 5000 ton. Fuel: Liquefied Oxygen(-183 degree Cel) + Liquefied Methane(-161.6 degree Cel) Payload carrying capacity: 250 ton to Low Earth Orbit in non-reusable configuration. 150 ton to LEO in fully reusable configuration. Thrust of First Stage: Equivalent to 7590 ton weight. Thrust…
Another private satellite has detected and sent images of a Chinese spacecraft stalling, capturing another spacecraft and launching it into the deadly orbit of a spacecraft 300 km away. The Chinese spacecraft SJ21 captured another stationary satellite, the Compass G2, and destroyed its orbit. The incident took place on January 22 Elon Musk fills space…
The Internet, which comes directly from the satellite orbiting the earth … so to speak. In addition to Starlink, which is owned by Elon Musk, companies such as OneWeb and Project Kuiper have recently stepped into satellite internet service providers. Starting with the Telstar satellite developed by Bell Labs in 1962, several satellites have already…
With dreams of space exploration in mind and dreams of going to Mars on the other hand, Musk set out in search of a rocket for the launch. The European Space Agency’s rocket price was unaffordable. That’s when the Russians learned that they were selling three intercontinental ballistic missiles (refurbished ICBM), three of which cost…
