TechCrunch Space: A new era for human spaceflight research
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. We’ll have to wait a little longer for the return of Boeing’s Starliner capsule from the International Space Station — the capsule and its two astronauts will stay at the station for twice as much time as originally…
TechCrunch Space: A week that will go down in history
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. What a week! In the same seven-day period, we watched Boeing’s Starliner launch astronauts to space for the first time, and then we got to watch those two astronauts dock with the International Space Station. And we also…
TechCrunch Space: China’s victory
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Unfortunately, Boeing’s Starliner launch was delayed yet again, this time due to issues with one of the three redundant computers used by United Launch Alliance, the rocket provider, to initiate the launch sequence. Those computers are supposed to…
TechCrunch Space: Engineering the future
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Don’t worry — we’ll be diving into the Mars Sample Return news shortly. Want to reach out with a tip? Email Aria at aria.techcrunch@gmail.com or send me a message on Signal at 512-937-3988. You also can send a…
TechCrunch Space: Happy eclipse day!
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Happy Eclipse Day for everyone celebrating! I’m fortunate to be living in a part of the country that’s in the path of totality, so I’ll be away from my desk for much of today, soaking it all in….
TechCrunch Space: Reusable rockets, reusable satellites
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. I hope everyone had a restful Easter, for those who celebrate. Want to reach out with a tip? Email Aria at aria.techcrunch@gmail.com or send me a message on Signal at 512-937-3988. You also can send a note to…
TechCrunch Space: Returning to the moon
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Mark your calendars, everyone: Boeing and NASA are planning to conduct the first crewed Starliner mission as soon as May 1. Want to reach out with a tip? Email Aria at aria.techcrunch@gmail.com or send me a message on…
TechCrunch Space: RIP $ASTR
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Happy South by Southwest week for all who celebrate. On to the news. Want to reach out with a tip? Email Aria at aria.techcrunch@gmail.com or send me a message on Signal at 512-937-3988. You also can send a…
The not-so-secret-anymore lunar mining startup
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. We’re just two days away from Intuitive Machines’ first-ever mission to the moon. Pro-tip: If you haven’t already, check out this ultra thorough press kit on the mission — the company goes into a ton of detail about the…
Saying goodbye to the little helicopter that could
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Last week, NASA held its annual day of remembrance to commemorate all those who lost their lives in the pursuit of human space exploration — including the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia. The day is a…
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