George Dvorsky
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Toronto, ON, Canada
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Virgin Galactic Flight Carries Precious Hominin Fossils to Space’s Edge, Sparking Controversy
Scientists are questioning a mission that sent fossils to the brink of space, igniting a debate on ethics, intentions, and anthropological integrity. → Read More
Newly Spotted Comet May Soon Be Visible Without Telescopes
The brightness of comet Nishimura has increased since its discovery several weeks ago, leading to hopes that it’ll soon be visible to the unaided eye. → Read More
Hackers Force Shutdown of Two Key Astronomical Observatories
Operations at both the North and South Gemini telescopes have been temporarily suspended following a cybersecurity incident, the nature of which is unclear. → Read More
Wild SpaceX Video Shows Hottest Reentry Yet of Reusable Rocket Fairing
The dramatic footage shows a Falcon Heavy fairing blazing through the atmosphere at speeds reaching Mach 15. → Read More
Did NASA Forget How to Put People on the Moon?
NASA’s Artemis program to return humans to the lunar surface is moving at a snail’s pace. Here’s why. → Read More
This Week in Spaceflight: Spacewalks and Spacecraft Shuffling at the ISS
We’ll also be watching the launch of NASA’s hurricane-sniffing TROPICS satellites. → Read More
Watch Live as SpaceX Attempts First Fully Expendable Falcon Heavy Mission After Delay [Update]
Yesterday’s launch was canceled due to severe weather, but SpaceX is ready to give it another go on Friday. → Read More
NASA Power Hack Extends 45-Year Voyager 2 Mission Even Longer
The interstellar traveler is gradually losing power, but a clever tweak means it can continue running all of its scientific instruments. → Read More
This Week in Spaceflight: A SpaceX Falcon Heavy Flies Again and the First Arab Spacewalk
History could be made this week, as Japan's ispace seeks to become the first private mission to land successfully on the Moon. → Read More
What’s the Difference Between SpaceX’s Starlink and OneWeb?
Starlink and OneWeb both promise global internet coverage, yet there are important differences between the satellite-based service offerings. → Read More
The Definitive Guide to SpaceX’s Starship Megarocket
Here’s our cheat cheat for Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built and SpaceX's ticket to the the Moon, Mars, and other celestial destinations. → Read More
Watch Live: Relativity Space Re-Attempts Launch of First 3D-Printed Rocket
If the 110-foot-tall rocket successfully lifts off on Saturday afternoon, it will become the largest 3D-printed structure to ever take flight. → Read More
Japanese Space Agency Takes Heat After Losing $200 Million Satellite in Rocket Mishap
A retired Japanese astronaut is questioning JAXA’s decision to launch a hugely expensive satellite on an untested rocket. → Read More
Orion’s Heat Shield Looked Wonky After Artemis 1 Moon Mission, NASA Says
The heat shield issue notwithstanding, NASA reported steady progress toward the anticipated crewed launch of Artemis 2 in November 2024. → Read More
Watch Live as a Towering 3D-Printed Rocket Takes Flight for the First Time
Relativity Space is targeting Wednesday afternoon for the inaugural launch of Terran 1, the largest 3D-printed structure ever built. → Read More
Japan's New H3 Rocket Forced to Self-Destruct During Inaugural Launch
Ground controllers were forced to destroy the vehicle after its second stage engines failed to ignite. → Read More
Satellite Swarms Like SpaceX’s Starlink Are Increasingly Spoiling Hubble Telescope Images
New research shows the alarming degree to which Hubble images are being ruined by satellites passing through the telescope’s field of view. → Read More
Spaceflight Shakeup: Leading Rocket Company ULA Is Reportedly Up for Sale
Rumors are swirling that United Launch Alliance is on the verge of being sold, in what would be a major shift in the aerospace industry. → Read More
What’s the Deal With Bezos’s Grounded Rocket?
It’s been six months since Blue Origin’s New Shepard failed during launch, yet virtually nothing is known about the anomaly or when the rocket might fly again. → Read More
Watch Live as SpaceX Launches a New Crew to the ISS
Launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission from Kennedy Space Center is scheduled for 1:45 a.m. ET on Monday. → Read More