NASA Cancels $450 Million VIPER Moon Rover Program Due to Budget Concerns
NASA cancels $450 million VIPER moon rover program due to budget concerns, saving $84 million. Despite termination, agency praises team’s work and commitment to exploration goals. Program may be repurposed for future missions or sold to industry.
SpaceX Successfully Launches 23 Starlink Satellites with Falcon 9 Rocket
On January 7, 2024, a Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch took place at 5:35 p.m. EST, following a four-hour launch window that opened at 4 p.m. EST….