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NASA delayed the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope on Tuesday after its engineers discovered a communications glitch.

Failure to Launch

The telescope is now set to launch no earlier than December 24. 

Oops, NASA Delays James Webb Telescope Launch Due to Technical Glitch

Elon Musk made an eyebrow raising omission on Wednesday and implied that the first orbital Starship may very well explode on the launchpad. 

But he’s still confident Starship will reach orbit next year... eventually. 

Elon Musk Concedes That First Orbital Starship Launch May Explode

Astra Space's LV0006 rocket began launching on Saturday afternoon — only to powerslide precariously off the launch pad after an engine failed to fire.

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Sure, it was an expensive failure — but at least it looked cool.

Watch the Astra Rocket Suddenly Powerslide Off the Launch Pad During a Test

A test flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has been delayed indefinitely — capping off a particularly rough week of bad news for NASA.

Bad Times at NASA

It’s yet another blow to the beleaguered agency. 

Starliner Launch Delayed Capping Off NASA's Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Week

SpaceX tested the latest iteration of its giant Starship rocket today, but unfortunately it exploded, just like the last version.

Oops Sorry

Watch video of the explosion here.

Another SpaceX Starship Just Blew Up in a Humongous Explosion

Next month, NASA and SpaceX will launch astronauts from U.S. soil to the ISS for the first time in years. Don't break quarantine to watch it happen.

Just Livestream

"We are asking people to join us in this launch, but to do so from home."

NASA: Don't Break Quarantine to Watch SpaceX Launch Astronauts

And it could be ready for takeoff as soon as this year.

The World’s Largest Aircraft Will Carry These Four Launch Vehicles

NASA officials say the delay is about "getting it right." 

The James Webb Telescope Is Delayed. Again. Here Are 4 Things to Know About it

Ready for takeoff. 

Here's Your First Look at SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, the Reusable Rocket Launching in January