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As SpaceX’s Starship vehicle gathered all of the attention this week, the company’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket continued to hit some impressive milestones. Both occurred during relatively anonymous launches of the company’s Starlink satellites but are nonetheless notable because they underscore the value of first-stage reuse, which SpaceX has pioneered over the last decade. The first milestone occurred on Wednesday …

SpaceX eyes Starship reusability milestones in rocket’s tenth flight test  Reuters The most powerful rocket ever built is set for its next test. Here’s why some experts are worried  CNN SpaceX Starship 10th Test Flight: How and When to Watch the Launch  The New York Times SpaceX tests launch of massive Starship rocket after three explosive failures  The Guardian SpaceX’s Starship Is Supposed to …

Fewer young adults are achieving economic and family milestones typically associated with adulthood, according to a recent working paper from the U.S. Census Bureau.  The paper looked at nationally representative data from 2005 and 2023 to examine changes in young adults’ experiences reaching major life events, such as moving out of their parents’ house, getting married, and having a child. Researchers found …

Americans are getting married, having kids, buying a home, and retiring years later than what once was the norm. Many don’t ever reach these milestones. While there is a complex web of factors that go into decisions like having kids or buying a house, a person’s financial situation often plays an major role. In a May Harris/Guardian poll, six out …

“Superman” ruled the box office as the comic book adventure touched down with $217 million globally. That breakdown includes $95 million overseas and $122 million domestically. Attendance was slightly softer than expected at the international box office, though box office watchers believe that’s partially due to Superman’s deeply patriotic roots. His motto, after all, is “Truth, justice and the American …