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SpaceX set to conduct world’s first and second orbital launches of 2022

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Several minutes later, Falcon 9’s upper stage will overfly central Cuba – hopefully not hitting any beloved cows with rocket debris. Fairing recovery north of Cuba ~606km downrange. Transporter -3 LHAs from SLC-40 NET 13 Jan 15:25 UTC, altern. Booster LZ1 landing. Drop area (red) in case of boostback/SES-1 failure.

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SpaceX successful in epic third Starship test launch

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During the final moments of the re-entry, the forces on the vehicle became too much, and around the 2 km mark, the booster engine attempted to light for the landing burn, but it appears a few failed, and the booster was lost shortly after.

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A Girls’ Trip to Costa Rica. But With No Phones, Did It Happen?

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She added that FTLO’s phone-free trips this year, which start at $1,699 and also head to Iceland, Mexico, Cuba and Puerto Rico, are in strong demand. My bag felt too light, which made me feel uneasy. I slept deeper than I had in months. But my phone’s phantom presence loomed large. Mainly, I missed a good camera.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 launch scrubbed by wayward cruise ship

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Fairing recovery north of Cuba ~596km downrange. Further, had Falcon 9 been able to launch, perfectly clear skies and a liftoff scheduled about 15 minutes after sunrise could have created a spectacular light show visible for one or several hundred miles in every direction as Falcon 9 rose back into direct sunlight. 28 Jan to 01 Feb.

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Cuba’s Power Grid Nears Total Failure

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As a result, Cubans are experiencing a significant breakdown in basic services, such as the storage of fresh products, basic food preparation, public lighting and access to businesses. Cuba isn’t just in an energy crisis; the country’s grid sits on the verge of systemic failure. But their fate is now just another symptom of the crisis.