Derek Newsome
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262 Launches and Counting! Freelance spaceflight photographer catching each and every ride to orbit he can.
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Hearing reports of an unidentified red object flying over Cape Canaveral tonight at incredible speed. Anyone have any eyes in the sky on this merry evening? 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Hearing reports of an unidentified red object flying over Cape Canaveral tonight at incredible speed. Anyone have any eyes in the sky on this merry evening? 🎄
BOOM 💥
FIRST EVER 10 MINUTE MILETIME LFG
1/4 mile warmup at 4mph
1 mile run at 6 mph
FIRST EVER 10 MINUTE MILETIME LFG
1/4 mile warmup at 4mph
1 mile run at 6 mph
December 23, 2025 at 5:04 AM
BOOM 💥
FIRST EVER 10 MINUTE MILETIME LFG
1/4 mile warmup at 4mph
1 mile run at 6 mph
FIRST EVER 10 MINUTE MILETIME LFG
1/4 mile warmup at 4mph
1 mile run at 6 mph
Not exactly what I would call a flawless flight…
December 23, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Not exactly what I would call a flawless flight…
About 7 minutes until the first launch attempt of HANBIT-Nano.
This is the first orbital launch attempt for Innospace, as well as the first orbital launch attempt from Alcantara since VLS-1 V02 in 1999
www.youtube.com/live/RqGZ1mS...
This is the first orbital launch attempt for Innospace, as well as the first orbital launch attempt from Alcantara since VLS-1 V02 in 1999
www.youtube.com/live/RqGZ1mS...
HANBIT-Nano | ‘SPACEWARD’ Mission Launch Livestream – INNOSPACE | 이노스페이스
YouTube video by INNOSPACE ꞁ 이노스페이스
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
About 7 minutes until the first launch attempt of HANBIT-Nano.
This is the first orbital launch attempt for Innospace, as well as the first orbital launch attempt from Alcantara since VLS-1 V02 in 1999
www.youtube.com/live/RqGZ1mS...
This is the first orbital launch attempt for Innospace, as well as the first orbital launch attempt from Alcantara since VLS-1 V02 in 1999
www.youtube.com/live/RqGZ1mS...
ASAP coming out with a steel chair oh my god
McFarland - Reviews show that safety, schedule, and engineering deteriorate when the commercial is left to its own devices without oversight. NASA should use an agency-wide realignment of technical oversight; the effort needs to look at management structures to evaluate its own risks as well.
December 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
ASAP coming out with a steel chair oh my god
The Exploration Upper Stage Structural Test Article is now well into production at the Michoud Assembly Facility ahead of a planned completion early next year.
This is the first EUS to be manufactured, and will be used for testing at the Marshall Spaceflight Center in Alabama.
This is the first EUS to be manufactured, and will be used for testing at the Marshall Spaceflight Center in Alabama.
December 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Exploration Upper Stage Structural Test Article is now well into production at the Michoud Assembly Facility ahead of a planned completion early next year.
This is the first EUS to be manufactured, and will be used for testing at the Marshall Spaceflight Center in Alabama.
This is the first EUS to be manufactured, and will be used for testing at the Marshall Spaceflight Center in Alabama.
The next Electron rocket is just a few minutes away from liftoff. This launch is notable for being from the Mid Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Virginia instead of their normal launch site in New Zealand.
This site is more often used for suborbital HASTE launches.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCYZ...
This site is more often used for suborbital HASTE launches.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCYZ...
Rocket Lab - 'Don't Be Such A Square' Launch
YouTube video by Rocket Lab
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The next Electron rocket is just a few minutes away from liftoff. This launch is notable for being from the Mid Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Virginia instead of their normal launch site in New Zealand.
This site is more often used for suborbital HASTE launches.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCYZ...
This site is more often used for suborbital HASTE launches.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCYZ...
About 5 minutes until the next launch of Ariane 6, notably the fastest launch to launch turnaround for Europe's new Flagship rocket at 42 days.
This mission is carrying a pair of Galileo satellites.
www.youtube.com/live/ho6lSJ0...
This mission is carrying a pair of Galileo satellites.
www.youtube.com/live/ho6lSJ0...
Flight VA266 | Galileo L14 | Ariane 6 | Arianespace
YouTube video by arianespace
www.youtube.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:58 AM
About 5 minutes until the next launch of Ariane 6, notably the fastest launch to launch turnaround for Europe's new Flagship rocket at 42 days.
This mission is carrying a pair of Galileo satellites.
www.youtube.com/live/ho6lSJ0...
This mission is carrying a pair of Galileo satellites.
www.youtube.com/live/ho6lSJ0...
Japan had planned to launch an H3 rocket just a few minutes ago, but the countdown abruptly stopped at around X-18 seconds.
The issue that stopped the launch was related to Ground Equipment, and will result in a scrub for today's attempt.
The issue that stopped the launch was related to Ground Equipment, and will result in a scrub for today's attempt.
December 17, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Japan had planned to launch an H3 rocket just a few minutes ago, but the countdown abruptly stopped at around X-18 seconds.
The issue that stopped the launch was related to Ground Equipment, and will result in a scrub for today's attempt.
The issue that stopped the launch was related to Ground Equipment, and will result in a scrub for today's attempt.
Atlas V punches through the clouds on its way to space
December 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Atlas V punches through the clouds on its way to space
As the holidays approach, the space coast has yet to slow down as ULA launches the LA-4 mission to orbit.
December 16, 2025 at 11:42 PM
As the holidays approach, the space coast has yet to slow down as ULA launches the LA-4 mission to orbit.
Despite the love Curiosity's twin often gets these days, it's important to remember that this rover has been dutifully exploring Mars for over 13 years now!
Baring any critical issues, Curiosity is set to eclipse Opportunity's record of 5,250 days of surface operations in December of next year.
Baring any critical issues, Curiosity is set to eclipse Opportunity's record of 5,250 days of surface operations in December of next year.
Possible desiccation cracks (mudcracks) in rock found by the Mars Curiosity Rover this week.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Despite the love Curiosity's twin often gets these days, it's important to remember that this rover has been dutifully exploring Mars for over 13 years now!
Baring any critical issues, Curiosity is set to eclipse Opportunity's record of 5,250 days of surface operations in December of next year.
Baring any critical issues, Curiosity is set to eclipse Opportunity's record of 5,250 days of surface operations in December of next year.
Reposted by Derek Newsome
Possible desiccation cracks (mudcracks) in rock found by the Mars Curiosity Rover this week.
flic.kr/p/2rLi9Lh
flic.kr/p/2rLoXm3
flic.kr/p/2rL7ntV
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flic.kr/p/2rL7ntV
December 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Possible desiccation cracks (mudcracks) in rock found by the Mars Curiosity Rover this week.
flic.kr/p/2rLi9Lh
flic.kr/p/2rLoXm3
flic.kr/p/2rL7ntV
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flic.kr/p/2rLoXm3
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The world is really trying to be a shitty place and sometimes that is hard to deal with.
But I have to say Elsie the cat using her buttons to speak always helps put the mind at ease
But I have to say Elsie the cat using her buttons to speak always helps put the mind at ease
December 16, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The world is really trying to be a shitty place and sometimes that is hard to deal with.
But I have to say Elsie the cat using her buttons to speak always helps put the mind at ease
But I have to say Elsie the cat using her buttons to speak always helps put the mind at ease
It appears that MAVEN may have suffered a more serious issue than initially thought. The spacecraft seems like it may be spinning and have changed orbit slightly.
It's unclear exactly what may have caused this but efforts are still ongoing to recover the spacecraft
science.nasa.gov/blogs/maven/...
It's unclear exactly what may have caused this but efforts are still ongoing to recover the spacecraft
science.nasa.gov/blogs/maven/...
NASA Continues MAVEN Spacecraft Recontact Efforts - NASA Science
NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) mission team, in partnership with the agency’s Deep Space Network, continues recovery activities after
science.nasa.gov
December 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
It appears that MAVEN may have suffered a more serious issue than initially thought. The spacecraft seems like it may be spinning and have changed orbit slightly.
It's unclear exactly what may have caused this but efforts are still ongoing to recover the spacecraft
science.nasa.gov/blogs/maven/...
It's unclear exactly what may have caused this but efforts are still ongoing to recover the spacecraft
science.nasa.gov/blogs/maven/...
Ok so here's my hot take on this.
Depending on the dimensions this could potentially be comfortable, a bit more curve would fit the palm better but the thumb hole controls are a good idea imho.
I'm not gonna say its a flawless idea because, no... but I'm not gonna say innately stupid.
Depending on the dimensions this could potentially be comfortable, a bit more curve would fit the palm better but the thumb hole controls are a good idea imho.
I'm not gonna say its a flawless idea because, no... but I'm not gonna say innately stupid.
Finally, what we've all been asking for at long last is here: a steering wheel designed by someone who is not a human being, and has never driven a car.
www.carscoops.com/2025/12/this...
www.carscoops.com/2025/12/this...
This Stellantis Brand Is Quietly Preparing Its Most Radical Steering Wheel Yet for Production | Carscoops
The Hypersquare steering wheel and steer-by-wire technology are headed for a production car soon, as Peugeot begins early prototype testing
www.carscoops.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Ok so here's my hot take on this.
Depending on the dimensions this could potentially be comfortable, a bit more curve would fit the palm better but the thumb hole controls are a good idea imho.
I'm not gonna say its a flawless idea because, no... but I'm not gonna say innately stupid.
Depending on the dimensions this could potentially be comfortable, a bit more curve would fit the palm better but the thumb hole controls are a good idea imho.
I'm not gonna say its a flawless idea because, no... but I'm not gonna say innately stupid.
In other news
OWWW MY LEGS
OWWW MY LEGS
LETS FUCKING GO!!!!
Best run of my damn life today, 2:30 for 10 miles!!!!
Best run of my damn life today, 2:30 for 10 miles!!!!
December 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In other news
OWWW MY LEGS
OWWW MY LEGS
LETS FUCKING GO!!!!
Best run of my damn life today, 2:30 for 10 miles!!!!
Best run of my damn life today, 2:30 for 10 miles!!!!
December 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
LETS FUCKING GO!!!!
Best run of my damn life today, 2:30 for 10 miles!!!!
Best run of my damn life today, 2:30 for 10 miles!!!!
Tonight is a fun night every year, the night before the T Minus 10 Miler!
I was never much of a runner, I was a Football lineman in high school, but I've been getting better every year!
This is the 4th year of the event and my 4th year participating!
Cant wait for tomorrow!
I was never much of a runner, I was a Football lineman in high school, but I've been getting better every year!
This is the 4th year of the event and my 4th year participating!
Cant wait for tomorrow!
December 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Tonight is a fun night every year, the night before the T Minus 10 Miler!
I was never much of a runner, I was a Football lineman in high school, but I've been getting better every year!
This is the 4th year of the event and my 4th year participating!
Cant wait for tomorrow!
I was never much of a runner, I was a Football lineman in high school, but I've been getting better every year!
This is the 4th year of the event and my 4th year participating!
Cant wait for tomorrow!
It is absolutely incredible how nice it is outside here at ksc right now
December 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
It is absolutely incredible how nice it is outside here at ksc right now
So Supergirl looks like it’s gonna be an unhinged story about someone struggling with a deep depression they’re in denial of because their whole planet exploded.
I cannot wait
I cannot wait
December 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
So Supergirl looks like it’s gonna be an unhinged story about someone struggling with a deep depression they’re in denial of because their whole planet exploded.
I cannot wait
I cannot wait
I am refusing to put any serious work into this until January... but I'm starting to have ideas again and it's dangerous to leave them in my head for too long
Hopefully this one doesn't take two years lmao
Hopefully this one doesn't take two years lmao
December 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
I am refusing to put any serious work into this until January... but I'm starting to have ideas again and it's dangerous to leave them in my head for too long
Hopefully this one doesn't take two years lmao
Hopefully this one doesn't take two years lmao
I see that the anti Artemis crowd has now turned to astroturfing!
That's fun...
That's fun...
December 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I see that the anti Artemis crowd has now turned to astroturfing!
That's fun...
That's fun...
SpaceX seeking to raise 30 billion is a real eye opener here to the growing costs they have accrued in the past 5 years.
This is going to be... fun
This is going to be... fun
"SpaceX expects to use some of the funds raised in an IPO to develop space-based data centers, including purchasing the chips required to run them"
"In the current secondary offering, SpaceX has set a per-share price of around $420, putting its valuation above the $800 billion previously reported"
"In the current secondary offering, SpaceX has set a per-share price of around $420, putting its valuation above the $800 billion previously reported"
SpaceX to Pursue 2026 IPO Raising Far Above $30 Billion
SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for an initial public offering that would seek to raise significantly more than $30 billion, people familiar with the matter said, in a transaction that would make it...
www.bloomberg.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
SpaceX seeking to raise 30 billion is a real eye opener here to the growing costs they have accrued in the past 5 years.
This is going to be... fun
This is going to be... fun
NROL-77 climbs into a cloudy December day
December 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
NROL-77 climbs into a cloudy December day