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Two Chinese satellites have completed what could be a first for in-space rendezvous and refueling efforts. They came together in a geosynchronous orbit and have since maintained a steady orbit together. Although unconfirmed, this is thought to be the first orbital refueling at such a height—the two satellites are currently …

  The in-development Starship rocket is key to SpaceX’s future plans, from lunar missions to Mars colonization. Elon Musk’s spaceflight company has been open with its Starship testing, even with the results haven’t been flattering. In the most recent test, the Starship SN11 reached an altitude of about eight kilometers, …

  SpaceX is preparing for the next major milestone in the development of its next-gen Starship spacecraft. Following a successful static fire test this week, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced on Twitter that the company wants to perform a high-altitude test flight as early as next week. The Starship …

Photo: Twenty20 After recovering from a spontaneous lung collapse in 2005, I spent years rebuilding my cardiovascular endurance. I took great pride in running one, two, and eventually up to seven miles at a time. And I’ve kept up my running practice for more than a decade since. This consistency …