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“The Falcon Has Landed” | Recap Of Falcon 9 Launch And Landing

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Wedge7

Brilliant video showcasing the team behind the successful Falcon 9 landing, and the sheer jubilation they experienced. It’s a magnificent achievement, and to be in that room when the rocket landed must have been exhilarating. So much cheering, I love … Continue reading →

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Falcon 9 First Stage Landing

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Wedge7

“The booster has landed. Spaceflight took a step toward the less expensive last week when the first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket set down on a landing pad not far from its Florida launch. Previously, most rocket stages remained … Continue reading →

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How To Go To Space (with XKCD!)

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Wedge7

Great, simple video explaining how to go to space, using only the 1000 most commonly used words in the English language. It does a pretty decent job, but it’s a bit odd hearing him saying “upgoer” or “fire water”, rather … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday #12

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Wedge7

After last week’s down-to-Earth living in Brighton special Throwback Thursday, this week we take the stars. I can’t remember where I got the above image from (probably Twitter), but it’s awesome. Around our planet, we have one moon (you may … Continue reading →

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Space 2012

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Wedge7

2012 has seen a plethora of science pictures of and from space, and they are truly jaw dropping. Starting with the BBC, they have a few images of 2012 as seen from space. These include the capsized cruise ship Costa … Continue reading →

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SpaceX CRS-1 Launch

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Wedge7

“It’s official: private spacecraft are now delivering supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). At 8.35 pm local time on Sunday night, a Dragon space capsule made by the firm SpaceX of Hawthorne, California, blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with paid-for … Continue reading →

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SpaceX Launches Falcon 9

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Wedge7

“This morning, the first commercial space launch to the International Space Station (ISS) lifted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida. It was launched by SpaceX, and will carry the company’s Dragon capsule, containing some 460 kilos of supplies, to the space … Continue reading →

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