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NASA has once again called off the launch of its new moon rocket

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2 years ago

September 5, 2022

Costa Haritos

Technical issues are plaguing the Artemis project, after a liquid hydrogen leak forced the team to reconsider the mission

It’s the second time in a week the proposed launch date has been cancelled.

Of course, liquid hydrogen is one of the chemicals used in the rocket’s large core stage.

The leak meant the team were unable to fill the tanks despite trying a range of unique troubleshooting procedures.

The Head of NASA says safety is always the number one priority.

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Costa Haritos

Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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10 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

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Will Tesla’s supercharger layoffs eventually payoff?

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1 day ago

May 6, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Tesla CEO Elon Musk dissolves supercharging team, leaving customers stranded.

Elon Musk’s decision to disband Tesla’s electric vehicle charging team has left customers concerned about the future of the company’s charging infrastructure.

The move comes as a surprise to many, considering Tesla’s commitment to expanding its charging network to support its growing fleet of EVs #featured