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Rocket Vs. Space Shuttle: What's The Difference?

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:47:00 +0000

Rockets have always been a major part of getting people into space, but NASA's space shuttles had very specific missions and operated differently.

What Are Grid Fins Used For On The SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket?

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:47:00 +0000

Grid fins play a crucial role in bringing the Falcon 9 booster back to Earth. These unique structures help make rocket reuse possible. Here's how it happens.

Why SpaceX Treats Its Rocket Launches Like Software Updates

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0000

SpaceX approaches rocket launches differently from almost every aerospace company. A key philosophy helps explain its remarkable pace of progress.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Just Had Its Invisible Pollution Studied For The First Time Ever

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:47:00 +0000

When it comes to clean tech, launching rockets into space by burning chemical fuel is not on the list, but we've only just begun studying their impact.

China's Recent Rocket Launch Is The Next Step For Its 2030 Project

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:47:00 +0000

A new China rocket mission is generating interest beyond low Earth orbit. Here's why space agencies around the world are closely watching its next moves.

5 Absurd Space Myths That NASA Helped Debunk

staff@bgr.com (Zak Wojnar) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0000

Pop culture has been lying to you about what happens in outer space. See some of the wildest space rumors that NASA has disproved using science.

DNA Study Reveals That Space Permanently Changes The Human Body

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Space is a dangerous place to be, but thanks to a recent DNA study, we know that an extended visit can wreak long-term changes to your genome.

SpaceX's First-Ever Orbital Data Center Is Coming With A Powerful Payload

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0000

As concerns mount over the effect of terrestrial data centers, SpaceX is seeking an alternative solution with an orbital data center.

2 Things The '60s Got Right About Space Exploration (And 2 Things They Got Wrong)

staff@bgr.com (Joe Oliveto) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0000

The great Space Race of the 1960s spurred a lot of speculation about what space exploration would look like. Here's what the decade got right and wrong.

NASA's New Probe Is Heading Into Territory Unseen Since The 1980s

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0000

It's always exciting when NASA sends a lander to another planet in the solar system, especially when we're going back after a break of over 40 years.

Why Does NASA Need To Use Atomic Clocks In Space?

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0000

When it comes to navigation in outer space, keeping precise time is incredibly important, that's why NASA needs to use high-precision time keeping.

Liquid Vs. Solid Fuel Rockets: What's The Difference?

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:47:00 +0000

When it comes to powering rockets, you can either go with liquid fuel or solid fuel, but there are some critical differences between these to fuels.

China Plans To Hunt For Water At The Lunar South Pole

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0000

As plans for moon exploration become increasingly popular, China is leading the charge to find water at the dark reaches of the lunar south pole.

Astronauts Are Preparing To Evacuate The ISS If This Problem Gets Any Worse

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:05:10 +0000

The ISS has been dealing with a growing problem for years. NASA recently issued a shelter-in-place order for its astronauts, and it could get worse from here.

NASA's Mars Helicopter Actually Breaks The Sound Barrier

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0000

For future NASA missions to Mars, this new helicopter vehicle will be key to surveying the planet's surface for all sorts of resources, as well as safe terrain.

European Rockets Might Be Amazon's Secret Weapon To Compete With Starlink

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0000

There's a new space race and Amazon is losing to the likes of SpaceX, but a little help from European rockets could put them back in the game.

NASA's New Fuel Cell Could Make Moon Colonies A Reality

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0000

NASA wants to send humans back to the moon, but one hurdle standing in its way is how to provide power; these fuel cells could be the answer.

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Exploded On The Launch Platform

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:48:51 +0000

A planned test for Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket ahead of a planned flight turned into a disaster when it exploded on the launch platform.

SpaceX Claims It's Sending Its First Private Starship To Mars (Eventually)

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Elon Musk's SpaceX is a company that's experienced both lots of success and lots of failure, but will their planned private starship mission make it to Mars?

Part Of A SpaceX Rocket Will Be Hitting The Moon At Mach 7, According To Experts

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:47:00 +0000

While the impact isn't expected to be cause for alarm, the ripple effect of continued space congestion could lead to greater issues down the road.