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Blue Origin launches the New Glenn rocket
News Jan 16, 2025

Blue Origin launches the New Glenn rocket

Blue Origin's rocket New Glenn first mission was successful despite a failed attempt to catch the booster.
giulioprisco 2 min read
Yet another thrilling Starship test flight
News Mar 7, 2025

Yet another thrilling Starship test flight

SpaceX's Starship test flight 8: Super Heavy shines with a flawless ascent and catch-up, but Ship 34 is lost.
giulioprisco 2 min read
Humanity 2.0: Space—The Inner Frontier
Podcast Jan 20, 2026

Humanity 2.0: Space—The Inner Frontier

Our episode reframes the journey to the stars as a mirror for human evolution and purpose. Is space an invitation for humanity to finally grow up?
mindplex 1 min read
Blue Origin enhances New Glenn rocket
News Nov 21, 2025

Blue Origin enhances New Glenn rocket

New Glenn upgrades boost performance and introduce a super-heavy variant for missions to low-Earth orbit, the Moon, and beyond.
giulioprisco 1 min read
NASA reopens lunar lander competition amid delays
News Oct 21, 2025

NASA reopens lunar lander competition amid delays

NASA acting administrator pushes for competition to enable faster moon return and outpace China.
giulioprisco 2 min read