Stephen Clark
Stephen Clark is a seasoned journalist specializing in space exploration and astronomy. He is known for his factual and unbiased reporting, as demonstrated in his article 'Russian spacewalkers to inspect leaking radiator'. His work is highly readable and devoid of deceptive practices, biases, or conflicts of interest.
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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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Recent Articles
SpaceX's Starship Program Advances: 17 Million Pound Thrust, 25 Flights per Year Goal
Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024SpaceX's Starship program advances with a rolled-out booster undergoing spin prime test and Raptor engine static fire, generating 17 million pounds of thrust. Amidst tower stacking at Pad B for increased flight cadence, SpaceX aims to reuse boosters for 25 flights per year. Despite challenges like legal issues and federal reviews, the company plans to launch the most ambitious Starship flight yet as NASA's lunar lander. 
Ariane 6 Launches Successfully: Europe's New Era in Space Travel and Controversies
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024Europe's Ariane 6 rocket makes its inaugural flight on July 9, 2023, marking a new era in heavy-lift capabilities. The modular design can launch missions from LEO to deep space and successfully carried eight satellites into orbit. Poland's defense funding remains contentious with Germany, while Europe partners with SpaceX for a surprising weather satellite launch. SpaceX's Starship: Preparing for Fourth Test Flight to Demonstrate Reentry Capabilities and Soft Gulf of Mexico Splashdown
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024SpaceX's Starship, a reusable and more powerful rocket system designed by Elon Musk, receives FAA approval for its fourth test flight. The objective is to demonstrate survivability during reentry heating and controlled entry into the Gulf of Mexico. NASA plans to use it for moon landings later this decade. After several upgrades from previous tests' failures, SpaceX aims to make space travel more accessible with Starship. 
Boeing's Starliner Launch Halted by Computer Issue During Final Countdown
Broke On: Sunday, 02 June 2024NASA astronauts' first ride on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft was halted due to a computer issue during the final countdown at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. A problem with one of three computers governing the Atlas V rocket caused an automatic hold, delaying the mission and postponing the next launch attempt. 
Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Faces Helium Leak, Delaying NASA's First Crewed Mission to ISS
Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024Boeing's Starliner spacecraft faces a helium leak delaying its historic first crewed mission to the International Space Station, but NASA and Boeing officials have determined it does not pose an unacceptable risk for astronaut safety or ISS operations. A design vulnerability in the propulsion system has been addressed with workarounds to ensure redundancy. The mission remains a crucial milestone in NASA's Commercial Crew Program, aiming for safe and reliable transportation of astronauts using American-made spacecraft. SpaceX's Starship: Preparing for Fourth Test Flight and Expanding Texas Facilities
Broke On: Saturday, 20 May 2023SpaceX is preparing for its fourth Starship test flight, having successfully completed a wet dress rehearsal and expanding facilities in Texas. The 400-foot tall rocket, powered by six Raptor engines, aims to help humanity settle on the moon and Mars despite previous tests ending prematurely. Elon Musk targets launching the fourth test flight soon but awaits FAA approval. SpaceX also builds a new 1 million square feet production facility called 'Starfactory' to scale up production. NASA Restores Communication with Voyager 1 in Interstellar Space after Computer Chip Issue
Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024NASA engineers successfully restored communication with Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, after a faulty computer chip issue. Launched in 1977 to study Jupiter and Saturn, Voyager 1 is currently in interstellar space and overcame a communication loss in November 2023 by reallocating affected code within the Flight Data Subsystem memory. 
Falcon 9 Rocket Takes Off on Record-Breaking 20th Flight Just Two Days After Another Launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Pad 40
Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket achieved a historic milestone on its 20th flight, marking the first time a booster had been used for such an event. The launch took place just two days after another Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. 
ULA Retires Delta IV Heavy After 60 Years of Service: NROL-70 Launched Successfully Despite Flame Trench Issue
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024The Delta IV Heavy rocket, which has been in service for over 60 years and launched more than 389 missions, was retired on April 9th. The final launch of the Delta IV Heavy carried a classified spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). During the launch process, hydrogen building up in the flame trench caused flames to lick at the orange insulation covering of both side-mounted boosters and core stage. Despite this issue, ULA successfully launched NROL-70 into a circular geostationary orbit more than 22,000 miles over the equator. 
SpaceX's Starship Rocket Set for Third Test Flight on March 14th: Indian Ocean Splashdown and In-Space Engine Burns
Broke On: Thursday, 14 March 2024SpaceX's Starship rocket is set to launch for a third test flight on March 14th, targeting the Indian Ocean for splashdown. The rocket stands nearly 400 feet tall and its first stage is powered by 33 Raptor engines that must work together to heave it towards orbit.
