SpaceX Triumphs with Super Heavy Booster Catch Amidst Starship Test Setback: A Look at the Future of Reusable Space Missions

HAWTHORNE, Calif. — In a landscape of bold attempts and fiery outcomes, SpaceX’s latest Starship test on January 16 featured notable advancements alongside spectacular setbacks, underscoring the volatile yet progressive nature of rocket science. The flight ended in an explosion but not before achieving a critical step forward in its ongoing quest for aerospace innovation. The aerospace company managed to successfully retrieve its Super Heavy booster using the mechanical marvel known as “Mechazilla.” This marked …

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Killeen Veteran Shares Harrowing Tale of Combat Missions in Iraq

KILLEEN, Texas – Rod Ford, a former soldier from Fort Cavazos, served two combat missions in Iraq, and it was the second deployment that left him wounded, ultimately ending his military career. Now a Killeen resident, he vividly recounts the unforgettable day during an 18-month deployment from 2005-2007. Despite the challenges and injuries he faced, he still cherishes his time in the military. During his second deployment, Ford was part of a quick response force …

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