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Seth Kurkowski

@sethkurk

9to5Mac Podcasts | EIC Space Explored and DroneDJ

Former software engineer turned space and drone lover trying to tell their stories. Tips: kurk+tips@9to5mac.com

308 Posts

  1. Pending SpaceX stock sale could put its valuation at $175 billion

    According to Bloomberg , an offer to purchase shares of Elon Musk ‘s rocket company, SpaceX , show a valuation of $175 billion. This is an increase of $25 billion from its last valuation this summer . Image: SpaceX SpaceX gets boost in valuation in recent offer SpaceX has begun discussi
  2. All signs point to NASA's Psyche mission performing well in space

    Since launching in October, NASA has begun turning on Psyche ‘s scientific instruments and perform early test to ensure everything is working correctly. This lead to the spacecraft capturing its first photo in space on Monday. Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU Psyche starts to gather earl
  3. Vega rocket maker lost major part of their final vehicle

    Avio, the company that builds ESA 's Vega launcher, lost a pair of tanks for the AVUM fourth stage. While the company eventually found them, they were no longer useable, leading to a scramble to save the final Vega launch. Image: GHGSat Avio loses final Vega tanks According to Europe
  4. New poll over at SpaceExplored.com ! Do you think SpaceX will hit 100 launches in 2023?
  5. Hubble placed in safe mode after continued gyro troubles

    NASA stated that it has paused scientific operations on the Hubble Space Telescope while its in a self imposed safe mode after it experienced yet again more gyro issues. This isn't the first time Hubble has experienced this sort of trouble and it only seems to be getting worse as
  6. SpaceX acquires its parachute vender out of bankruptcy for $2.2 million

    In a rare move, SpaceX has acquired one of its vendors for $2.2 million after the parachute manufacturer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month. Named Pioneer Aerospace, the company built and sold parachute systems to both SpaceX, NASA , and the Department of Defense . I
  7. NASA goes hard at flight testing for future Martian helicopters

    Earth and Mars are now home to flight testing programs to develop better future Martian helicopters for NASA's Mars Sample Return Mission . NASA now has new blades for a future Martian helicopter while Ingenuity on Mars has been pushing the limits it was designed for. Image: NASA/J
  8. A 60 year old rocket engine is getting a face lift with 3D printing

    The historic RL10 rocket engine, built by Aerojet Rocketdyne , is getting a big upgrade after operating for almost six decades. Using additive manufacturing, Aerojet hopes to bring new life and increased production to the engine that helped humans first reach for the stars. Image:
  9. Astra receives second short term funding deal

    According to a SEC filing, Astra Space has received another short term bridge loan to further solve its long term funding woes. The loan came from the same two providers that bailed out the company at the end of last month. Image: Astra Astra still looking for permanent funding At t
  10. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket hardware seen outside Florida factory

    Spotted up above in a fly over, the first potential flight hardware of Blue Origin 's New Glenn rocket might have just been seen near the company's Florida rocket factory. The hardware appears to be a part of New Glenn's first stage, sporting a clean coat of paint. Image: Blue Orig
  11. Rocket Lab sets return to flight mission launch date for mid-December

    Rocket Lab completed payload integration of the Japanese iQPS satellite at its facility in New Zealand. The company now has a wet dress rehearsal to complete ahead of a launch, which has a NET date set for December 13. Image: Rocket Lab Rocket Lab sets next launch date for December
  12. This Week in Launch: Ireland's first satellite tags along with South Korean reconnaissance payload
  13. Elon Musk shares that a new version of Starship is coming soon

    In two posts on his social media platform, X, Elon Musk shared that a version 2 of Starship is around the corner and will bring various improvements to the rocket. However, it sounds like there will still be a few "V1" Starships left to be tested before moving to V2. Image: SpaceX
  14. NASA still hoping to launch Mars mission on first New Glenn rocket next year

    A NASA official's notes during an Advisory Council meeting shares that Blue Origin 's first New Glenn launch could come no earlier than August 2024. NASA expects its ESCAPADE mission to be on top of that rocket, but is less confident in the launch date. Image: Blue Origin NASA ESCAP
  15. NASA reshuffles leadership as Bob Cabana plans retirement

    NASA announced its chief civil servant, former astronaut Bob Cabana, plans to retire after this year. Jim Free , the current Associate Administrator for NASA’s Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, will take the post of NASA Associate Administrator. Image: NASA Bob Ca
  16. ULA stacks new Centaur V onto Vulcan booster for launch

    ULA hit another milestone in getting its first Vulcan rocket ready to launch with stacking a new Centaur V second stage on top of its booster at Cape Canaveral. This stage was rebuilt after one failed during a static fire earlier this year due to an unknown structural fault. Image
  17. Elon Musk thinks the next Starship's flight hardware will be ready in '3-4 weeks'

    In a reply on his social media site X, Elon Musk shared his timeline for when he wants the next pieces of Starship flight hardware ready. However, we still don't have any details as to what caused the RUDs of Saturday's launch. Image: SpaceX Starship Flight 3 hardware by Christmas A
  18. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex discounts ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
  19. Yes, Starship's second launch was a success! Here's why

    Over the weekend SpaceX pulled off an amazing feat by launching its Starship rocket and making it into space. While many doubted its label as a success, those that have followed rocket development and Starship's progress will know for a fact, Starship Flight 2 was a big win and s
  20. Some 2023 milestones from this morning's SpaceX Starlink launch: 81st Falcon 9 launch 25th launch from SLC-4E 70th droneship landing 20th landing for Of Course I Still Love You Keep track here: https://spaceexplored.com/2023/11/20/spacex-launches-2023/

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