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SpaceX scores $81.6 million Space Force contract to launch weather satellite SpaceX

SpaceX scores $81.6 million Space Force contract to launch weather satellite

Rendering of the Weather System Follow-on–Microwave satellite. Credit: BAE Systems WASHINGTON — SpaceX has secured an $81.6 million contract to launch a U.S. military weather-monitoring satellite in 2027.  To continue reading this article: Register now and get 3 free articles every month. You’ll also receive our weekly SpaceNews This Week…
bubmag
June 28, 2025
Space funeral goes wrong: human ashes fall back to Earth after SpaceX rocket launch SpaceX

Space funeral goes wrong: human ashes fall back to Earth after SpaceX rocket launch

An image showing a satellite flying over the Earth. (Image source: SpaceX - Pexels) A capsule containing human ashes crashed into the ocean after re-entering the atmosphere. Despite this setback, the company remains confident about its upcoming missions. SpaceX continues to embark on various programs, particularly in the scientific field.…
bubmag
June 28, 2025