Category: rocket

LIVE NOW: The World’s First 3D-Printed Rocket Launches in Florida

The world’s first 3D-printed rocket, made by Relativity Space, launches at 1:00 p.m.on March 11. The launch was scheduled on March 8. …


The World’s First 3D-Printed Rocket Launches in Florida

The world’s first 3D-printed rocket, made by Relativity Space, launches at 1:00 p.m.on March 11. The launch was scheduled on March 8. …


3D-printed Rocket’s Debut Launch Aborted at Last Minute

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts remained on the pad Wednesday after its debut launch attempt was aborted at the last minute. California-based Relativity Space was attempting to launch the rocket to orbit from a former missile site at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. There was no immediate word on when…


Israel’s Defense Force Conducting Strikes in Response to Rockets Fired From Gaza

Israel’s Defense Force said on Feb. 23 it had conducted strikes in the Gaza Strip in response to earlier rocket attacks from the area, as the situation in the West Bank and East Jerusalem turns increasingly violent. On Twitter, Israel’s forces alleged that the latest strikes on the Gaza strip had hit a naval weapons manufacturing and…


Rocket Debris Found Again in Moldova, From War Next Door

CHISINAU, Moldova—Moldovan authorities said Saturday that the remains of a rocket “originating from Russia’s air attacks on Ukraine” was found by border officials in a northern village near the country’s border with war-torn Ukraine. Moldova’s Interior Ministry said in a statement that the rocket debris was discovered in the village of Larga, in Briceni county,…


Virgin Orbit: Premature Shutdown Behind Rocket Launch Fail

LONDON—Virgin Orbit said Thursday its first attempt to launch satellites into orbit from the UK failed after its rocket’s upper stage prematurely shut down. The U.S.-based company used a modified Boeing 747 plane to carry one of its rockets from Cornwall in southwestern England over the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. The plane released the rocket,…


NASA’s Moon Rocket on Track for Wednesday Launch Attempt

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—NASA remained on track for Wednesday’s planned liftoff of its new moon rocket, after determining that hurricane damage provided little extra risk to the test flight. Hurricane Nicole’s high winds caused a 10-foot (3-meter) section of caulking to peel away near the crew capsule at the top of the rocket last Thursday. The…


China’s Out-of-Control Rocket Crashes to Earth

A Chinese rocket booster plunged in an uncontrolled manner back to Earth on Friday morning. This is the fourth out-of-control reentry of a Chinese rocket since 2020, triggering concerns and criticisms from the international space community. China’s Long March 5B rocket re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere over the south-central Pacific Ocean at 6:01 a.m. ET on…


NASA’s Moon Rocket Returns to Pad for Next Launch Attempt

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—NASA’s moon rocket is back on the pad for another launch attempt, following more repairs. The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket departed its hangar in the middle of the night and completed the 4-mile (6.4-kilometer) trip shortly after sunrise Friday. NASA is aiming for a launch attempt on Nov. 14, sending an empty crew capsule…


Pocket Rocket | Documentary

A look back at the basketball career of Calvin Murphy, who at only 5’9″ was able to carve a long career in the NBA despite his small size. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films:…