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After 50 successful years, the European Space Agency has some big challenges ahead
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa). It has launched spectacularly ...
Strauss’ ‘Blue Danube’ waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday
Strauss' “Blue Danube” waltz is heading into space this month to mark the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth ...
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin targeting May 31 for 12th space tourism launch
Blue Origin's first-ever crewed spaceflight took place on July 20, 2021, the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
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What we know: NASA adds SpaceX's Starship to Launch Services Program Fleet
SpaceX has received billions of dollars from the U.S. government over the years. Space companies, like SpaceX and United Launch Alliance, are paid a specific amount that's mission-specific from ...
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On this day in space! May 24, 1962: Scott Carpenter becomes 2nd American in orbit
On May 24, 1962, NASA astronaut Scott Carpenter became the fourth American to go to space and the second American to orbit the Earth. On May 24, 1962, NASA astronaut Scott Carpenter became the ...
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20th Anniversary of Pratt’s Historic Preservation Graduate Program
Pratt’s Master’s degree program in Historic Preservation was founded 20 years ago in the Graduate Center for Planning & the Environment within the School of Architecture. With 200 alumni and more than ...