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SpaceX Targeting Feb 28 For Next Launch of Starship Megarocket.
SpaceX Targeting Feb 28 For Next Launch of Starship Megarocket. SpaceX is gearing up for the eighth test flight of its Starship megarocket targeting liftoff on Friday February 28 2025. This mission comes on the heels of the previous test flight which ended prematurely due to an in flight anomaly. The upcoming launch aims to validate the improvements made to the vehicle and advance SpaceX's goal of creating a fully reusable spacecraft capable of deep space missions. The Starship system standing at 403.5 feet 123 meters is designed as a two stage fully reusable spacecraft. The first stage known as Super Heavy is a massive booster equipped with 33 Raptor engines that provide the thrust necessary to escape Earth's gravity. The second stage referred to simply as Starship houses the payload and is intended for operations in space, including landing on other celestial bodies and returning to Earth. In the previous test flight on January 16 2025 Starship successfully launched from SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas. The mission proceeded smoothly through the initial phases with a successful liftoff and stage separation. However approximately 8.5 minutes into the flight the upper stage experienced a propellant leak leading to a catastrophic failure over the Atlantic Ocean. Debris from the explosion fell near the Turks and Caicos Islands prompting a temporary diversion of flights in the area. An investigation involving SpaceX the Federal Aviation Administration FAA NASA the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB and the U.S Space Force identified that extreme vibrations had caused stress on the propulsion system resulting in the leak and subsequent fires. In response SpaceX implemented several hardware and system adjustments to mitigate these issues in future flights.
By Adnan Rasheed12 months ago in The Swamp
British couple in their 70s arrested by Taliban.
British couple in their 70s arrested by Taliban. A British elderly couple, Peter Reynolds (79) and his wife Barbie (75) who dedicated 18 years of their lives to social and educational services in Afghanistan have been detained by the Taliban. The couple was arrested on February 1 while returning to their home in Bamiyan. Since then their children and family have received no clear updates about their condition causing immense concern among their loved ones. Peter and Barbie had been running various educational projects in Afghanistan since 2009 including five schools in Kabul and a training program for mothers and children in Bamiyan. Even after the Taliban's return to power in 2021 when most foreigners and NGO employees left the country the couple chose to stay. Their reason was simple they could not abandon Afghanistan in its time of need.
By Adnan Rasheed12 months ago in The Swamp
Who Is Lara Trump?
Lara Trump is a name that frequently appears in political circles, media discussions, and social events. While many recognize her as the daughter-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump, she has built her own identity as a political figure, media personality, and advocate. But who exactly is Lara Trump, and what role does she play in the Trump family and beyond?
By Sangita Nandi12 months ago in The Swamp
Jan. 6 Rioters Seek Unprecedented Pardon Claims: From Murder Plots to Child Pornography
The fallout from the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot continues to reverberate through the American legal and political landscape. As hundreds of defendants face charges ranging from trespassing to seditious conspiracy, a new and controversial argument has emerged: some rioters are claiming that former President Donald Trump’s pardons should absolve them not only of their Capitol-related crimes but also of unrelated offenses uncovered during investigations, including murder plots and child pornography. This unprecedented legal strategy has sparked outrage, debate, and questions about the limits of presidential pardons.
By mureed hussainabout a year ago in The Swamp
Taylor Swift and Donald Trump at Super Bowl 2025: A Deep Dive into the Booing Controversy
The Super Bowl 2025, held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, was expected to be a thrilling sports event, but it also turned into a spectacle of audience reactions. Among the key figures who drew attention were pop superstar Taylor Swift and former President Donald Trump. Both individuals were met with strong crowd responses, with reports of booing and cheering dominating post-game discussions.
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