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First US moon launch in decades to include ‘space burials’

NASA and a small Pittsburgh-based company, Astrobotic Technology, are collaborating on a mission to send the first commercially developed spacecraft to the moon since the Apollo era.
The success of this mission, which involves the launch of a lunar lander by United Launch Alliance, is crucial for the company's competition with SpaceX in the commercial launch industry.
The mission aims to set the tone for NASA's renewed efforts to explore the moon robotically before sending astronauts back to the lunar surface later this decade.

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The object seen last night in the sky was SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket

On Sunday night, an object appeared before the eyes of many Costa Ricans, who observed a light that flew over the sky and slowly disappeared into the darkness of the clouds. Immediately, on social networks, sightings were reported in various areas of Costa Rica; it was even visible in some parts of the greater metropolitan area (GAM). The event appreciated by the Ticos was the launch of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. The wake of light projected by hi…

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Launch of moon mission propelled by Utah boosters

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first U.S. moon landing in more than 50 years was in jeopardy Monday after a private company's newly launched spacecraft developed engine trouble - but not because of a critical component developed and tested…

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First US moon landing mission in decades launches with NASA science, human remains on board

The first U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years is on its way to the moon. The rocket is also carrying into space the ashes and DNA from 70 people, including “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry and science fiction…

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