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Space Shuttle Model’s Launch And Landing Is Stunningly Realistic

The Space Shuttle represented a new era of spaceflight. This model showcased a new level of realistic model making. If you’ve ever built a model airplane before, you’ll understand just…

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Watch Space X Livestream of Falcon 9 Launch LIVE

Starting tonight at 9:30 PDT, Space X will go live with their pre-launch coverage of a Falcon 9 Launch. The purpose of this launch is to provide a commercial resupply…

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Think Landing A Rocket on a Barge is Easy? Try this Simulator!

Last month, Space X attempted to land a Falcon 9 on the barge. Due to the type of launch, it was one of the most difficult landings attempted. Unfortunately, it…

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Five Years Ago, These Lucky Southwest Passengers Saw A Space Shuttle Launch From the Air

A rare view of one of the last Space Shuttle launches and a look back at the history of the most unique aerospace program. We’re approaching the five-year anniversary of…

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Combining Star Wars ‘Dogfights’ With ‘Danger Zone’ Is A Perfect Mashup

Sure it’s a little bit of a stretch for Avgeekery.com but we’re pretty sure that any video with Danger Zone in it is fair game. Aerial combat (well, space combat,…

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It’s A Bird … It’s A … Fish? Nope, It’s Super Guppy The Ultra Rare NASA Airplane

For 50 years, NASA’s Super Guppy transport aircraft has carried and delivered over-sized cargo to keep the space program moving. There are aircraft that are inherently beautiful and graceful. Either…

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The Week In Review: A Look Back At The Stories And Videos Of The Last Seven Days

The week that was – a compilation of Avgeekery.com stories and videos from the last seven days. Happy Mothers Day, Avgeeks! Don’t forget to call your mom. Here are two…

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Flashback Friday: Get To Know The Rocket Girls

In the early days of that helped launch our space program, “Rocket Girls” served as human computers. If you’re searching for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift (if so, shame on…

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Hot Links: A Roundup Of This Week’s Stories You Might Have Missed – Just Click And Read

Avgeekery.com invites you to close out your week and spend some TGIF time getting caught up on some stories of interest that you might have missed over the last few…

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Space X’s is back: Falcon 9 successfully lands!

After a few failed attempts, Space X’s Falcon 9 first stage has finally landed their booster at Cape Canaveral this evening. The atmosphere at Space X’s mission control this evening looked…

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How The US Space Shuttle Lost Its Jet Engines

Similar in concept to the USSR’s shuttle-clone Buran, the US Space Shuttle went through many design iterations including a concept where jet engines could be attached to the space vehicle for ferry…

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Apollo 9 launched 45 Years Ago Today

With all of the glory of Apollo missions 8, 11 and 13, it’s easy to forget the awesomeness of Apollo 9. Yet 45 years ago today, Apollo 9 launched. That’s…

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Space Shuttle Model’s Launch And Landing Is Stunningly Realistic

Watch Space X Livestream of Falcon 9 Launch LIVE

Think Landing A Rocket on a Barge is Easy? Try this Simulator!

Five Years Ago, These Lucky Southwest Passengers Saw A Space Shuttle Launch From the Air

Combining Star Wars ‘Dogfights’ With ‘Danger Zone’ Is A Perfect Mashup

It’s A Bird … It’s A … Fish? Nope, It’s Super Guppy The Ultra Rare NASA Airplane

The Week In Review: A Look Back At The Stories And Videos Of The Last Seven Days

Flashback Friday: Get To Know The Rocket Girls

Hot Links: A Roundup Of This Week’s Stories You Might Have Missed – Just Click And Read

Space X’s is back: Falcon 9 successfully lands!

How The US Space Shuttle Lost Its Jet Engines

Apollo 9 launched 45 Years Ago Today

Sun N Fun is Gearing up for Their 50th Anniversary Air Show

Former Boeing Manager Ed Pierson Continues Whistleblowing After 737 Max 9 Door Incident

NASA’s First Crewed Artemis Moon Mission Slips to Late 2025

Ural Airlines Abandons Plan to Fly Airbus A320 Out of Field

Supersonic Comeback? Meet NASA’s X-59 Quesst