In a strategic pivot, Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket firm announces the reduction of 10% of its workforce, citing a need to optimize operations and focus on long-term sustainability. The move signals a recalibration as the company navigates a competitive and rapidly evolving aerospace landscape, continuing its pursuit of space exploration with a refined approach.
Month: February 2025
There was nearly 1 rocket launch attempt every 34 hours in 2024 — this year will be even busier
A flurry of rockets soared through the sky in 2024, with an average of nearly one launch attempt every 34 hours. As we embark on a new year, the cosmic cadence is set to accelerate, promising an even more thrilling display of celestial choreography. In 2025, the heavens will witness a veritable rocket renaissance, as companies and nations race to establish their presence beyond our planet’s embrace. From delivering satellites to exploring distant worlds, these skyward journeys will shape the trajectory of human history in the years to come.
SpaceX rocket launch spawns dazzling ‘space jellyfish’ in evening sky (photos)
On the cusp of dawn, a surreal spectacle unfolded in the twilight heavens. SpaceX’s rocket launch, a cosmic ballet in miniature, painted the night sky with incandescent hues. As the payload soared skyward, it left behind a mesmerizing trail, coalescing into ethereal orbs that resembled celestial jellyfish.
These celestial wonders, suspended in the cobalt expanse, shimmered and danced with a breathtaking luminescence. The sky transformed into an ethereal tapestry, where cosmic jellyfish trailed the departing vessel like celestial escorts. The once-serene heavens had been imbued with a vibrant, almost dreamlike, artistry.
Perseverance rover’s Mars samples show traces of ancient water, but NASA needs them on Earth to seek signs of life
In Jezero Crater’s distant depths, where an ancient river once flowed, the Perseverance rover has unearthed tantalizing clues of Mars’ watery past. Its collected samples reveal minuscule zircons, mineral archives holding whispers of billions of years ago when the Red Planet was a wetter, more hospitable place. However, the elusive secrets of Martian life, if any, lie sealed within these tiny fragments. To unlock them, NASA yearns to bring these precious samples home, where Earth’s most advanced tools can delve into their molecular depths, searching for the telltale signatures of life’s origins.