Topic: ground systems
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20-Ton Platform Mishap Before Soyuz Launch Sparks Safety Concerns
A Soyuz rocket successfully delivered three crew members to the International Space Station, but the launch was marred by a serious ground incident involving a 20-ton service platform that collapsed at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Russian space authorities downplayed the incident, describing post-lau...
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NASA Confronts Major SLS Rocket Challenge
The SLS rocket program, now 15 years old, is defined by extremely high costs exceeding $30 billion and a frustratingly slow operational pace, despite its technical maturity. The program's development has been plagued by persistent technical issues, particularly hydrogen fuel leaks, which caused m...
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NASA Sets February Launch for Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA's Artemis II mission is scheduled for launch in February 2026, marking the first human journey beyond low-Earth orbit in over fifty years. The mission will carry four astronauts on a ten-day trip around the Moon, serving as a critical step toward returning humans to the lunar surface. Key ha...
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