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SpaceX’s ambitious $843 million initiative to retire the International Space Station by the end of this decade involves a beefed-up Dragon capsule variant. This enhanced model is designed to ferry both astronauts and supplies to orbit as of now.
Introducing the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle, boasting six times the propellant capacity and three to four times the power generation and storage capabilities compared to the standard Dragon capsule.
Bill Weber has stepped down as CEO of Firefly Aerospace, after a term nearing two years, announced the company known for its rockets, lunar landers, and spacecraft late Wednesday. His tenure followed the company’s acquisition by the investment firm AE Industrial Partners in February 2022. His departure was announced shortly after Payload reported on an inquiry into allegations of an improper relationship between Weber and a female team member.
Remarkable moments in space history
What better historical milestone to highlight than the 55th anniversary of the moon landing! Indeed: On July 20, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong, representing NASA, famously stepped onto the lunar surface, announcing, “That’s one small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind.”
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