A SpaceX Starship rocket broke up in space shortly after launch from Texas, causing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to change course to avoid debris, setting back Elon Musk’s rocket program. The upper stage failure led to communication loss with the ship, forcing flights to divert and delays at airports. The FAA may investigate the mishap, potentially impacting SpaceX’s goal of 12 Starship tests this year, with Musk criticizing the agency’s handling of the situation.
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Astrotourism on the rise over Bay of Fundy
A group of New Brunswickers aims to establish a 180-kilometre "dark sky corridor" along the Bay of Fundy coast to protect the area from light pollution and promote astrotourism. This initiative takes advantage of the region's exceptional darkness, allowing for clearer views of celestial objects like distant galaxies and nebulas. Want More Context? 🔎
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