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Nov 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Blue Origin's Big Step: New Glenn Rocket Lands Safely After Mars Mission

Blue Origin, a company started by Jeff Bezos over 25 years ago, achieved a major milestone on Thursday. Their massive New Glenn rocket, standing 18 stories tall, successfully landed on a floating platform in the Atlantic Ocean. This landing happened nine minutes after the rocket launched from Cape C

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Nov 14 2025SCIENCE

New Glenn Rocket Takes Off with Big Plans for Mars

Blue Origin, the space company owned by Jeff Bezos, has just launched its New Glenn rocket. This is a big deal because it's the first time they're doing a mission for NASA. The rocket, which is as tall as a 32-story building, took off from Florida. It was carrying two satellites heading to Mars. Th

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Nov 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Mars Mission on Hold: Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Faces Delays

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is still sitting on a launchpad in Florida. It was supposed to take off on Sunday and again on Wednesday, but both attempts were called off. This time, the rocket is carrying NASA's ESCAPADE mission, which involves two spacecraft that will study Mars' magnetic field an

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Nov 13 2025SCIENCE

How AI is Helping Spacecraft Find Their Way on the Moon

In the heart of Adelaide, a group of clever minds is working on a game-changing idea. They're developing AI tech to help spacecraft navigate the Moon's surface. This isn't just about the Moon, though. The same tech could be used to explore other planets, as long as there's existing data to compare w

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Nov 13 2025SCIENCE

Exploring the Universe with GREX-PLUS: A Journey into the Unknown

In the 2030s, Japan's space agency has big plans. They're thinking about sending a spacecraft called GREX-PLUS into space. This isn't just any spacecraft. It's packed with tools to help us understand how galaxies and planets are made. GREX-PLUS has a big mirror, 1. 2 meters wide, that's kept super

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Nov 12 2025OPINION

Space: A Dream or a Distraction?

People have always been fascinated by space. Many dream of living among the stars, but is this really possible? Let's take a closer look. First, let's talk about what living in space would actually mean. People often point to places like the International Space Station (ISS) as examples of humans l

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Nov 11 2025SCIENCE

Space Food: Turning Urine into Protein for Astronauts

Astronauts might soon be eating protein powder made from their own urine. This is not a joke. The European Space Agency is exploring this idea to keep astronauts fed during long space missions. The protein powder is called Solein. It is made using air, microbes, and electricity. The process involve

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Nov 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Big Plans: What's Next for Elon Musk and the Company?

Elon Musk has big ideas for Tesla's future, and he's not shy about sharing them. After shareholders approved a massive $1 trillion pay deal, Musk outlined some ambitious goals for the company. He's talking about increasing production by 50% by the end of 2026. That's a lot of cars! But Musk isn't st

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Nov 05 2025SPORTS

Alamosa's Ethan Merrick: A Close Call at State Cross Country

At the state cross country meet, Alamosa High School's Ethan Merrick came in second place. He ran the course in 16:06. 9, just 12 seconds behind the winner. Merrick, a sophomore, was motivated to win but couldn't quite catch up to the leader. He plans to try again next year and focus on track in the

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Nov 05 2025SPORTS

SLV Volleyball Teams Gear Up for Regional Showdowns

The Colorado High School Activities Association has set the stage for some thrilling volleyball action, with seven teams from the San Luis Valley (SLV) ready to compete in the regional tournaments. This is a big deal because it means these teams have worked hard all season to earn their spots. Let'

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