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Tariq J. Malik

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Astrojournalist, rocket fan, Space.com Editor-in-Chief. Covering the 'verse since 2001. @SpacetronPlays on YT. Hailing frequency: tmalik@space.com

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Artemis Update (Feb. 27, 2026)
Artemis Update (Feb. 27, 2026) YouTube video by NASA

Live Now: NASA update on Artemis program. NASA Chief Jared Isaacman says Artemis 3 will now launch in 2027, NOT LAND ON MOON, likely practice rendezvous with 1 or both lunar lander options (ie: Starship and Blue Moon). Actual moon landing in 2028...maybe.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCbQ...

27.02.2026 15:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hey, Space Fans! The 200th episode of This Week in Space is coming on March 6 and Rod & I are hosting our annual Ask Us Anything special. So get those cards + letters (ok, emails) sent to twis@twit.tv and we'll go for it (Rod can answer the hard ones). Thanks for listening! @twit.tv @space.com

26.02.2026 14:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This Week in Space: Space, 2026! | TWiT.TV 2026 promises to be the most exciting year in the new space age yet! Shining bright is the prospect of an Artemis II launch to send astronauts around the moon for the first

New Podcast Episode:
This Week in Space: Space, 2026!
What's Coming in Spaceflight This Year
with Rod Pyle, @tariqjmalik.bsky.social

09.01.2026 14:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why did #scientists send a #menstrualcup into #space? It's part of one company's pursuit to make #spaceflight more accessible and comfortable to female #astronauts.

Read more about what the research found on our website

#humanspaceflight #peopleinspace #astronautlife

07.12.2025 13:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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This Week in Space: A New NASA Leader Rises? | TWiT.TV Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur, philanthropist, and private astronaut, took on Capitol Hill this week in his second confirmation hearing as President Trump's

Hey, Space Fans! From ruined Russian launch pads to a brand new NASA chief (sorta), it's been a crazy week in space. Luckily, Mike Wall explains it all on This Week In Space via @twit.tv + @SPACE.com (Rod Pyle is on a spacewalk). TUNE IN!
twit.tv/shows/this-w...

07.12.2025 14:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Watch NASA unveil new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS live today. Here's how The big reveal will come Wednesday (Nov. 19) at 3 p.m. ET.

Comet 3I/ATLAS: 'This object is a comet...it looks like a comet and it acts like a comet.'
NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya wastes no time to say lay down NASA's findings in a press conference unveiling new images:
www.space.com/stargazing/n...

19.11.2025 20:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Blue Origin's last targeted launch time for New Glenn's NG-2 Mars ESCAPADE at 4:12 pm ET has come and gone. A scrub appears likely.

09.11.2025 21:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Watch live! Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket to launch NASA Mars mission
Watch live! Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket to launch NASA Mars mission YouTube video by VideoFromSpace

HOLD: Blue Origin has paused the New Glenn NG-2 Mars ESCAPADE launch countdown at T-4:33 mark. Awaiting update...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC50...

09.11.2025 21:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Watch Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket launch a NASA 'ESCAPADE' to Mars today Liftoff of the ESCAPADE mission is scheduled for Sunday (Nov. 9) at 2:45 p.m. ET.

New Glenn Launch Update: Blue Origin is still hoping to launch New Glenn/Mars ESCAPADE pending the resolution a pad ground equipment issue, and a potential cruise ship in the hazard zone. Liftoff targeted for 4:12 pm ET
www.space.com/space-explor...

09.11.2025 21:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Watch live! Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket to launch NASA Mars mission
Watch live! Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket to launch NASA Mars mission YouTube video by VideoFromSpace

Go/No go poll for Blue Origin New Glenn NG2 Mars ESCAPADE on now:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC50...

09.11.2025 20:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Watch live! Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket to launch NASA Mars mission
Watch live! Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket to launch NASA Mars mission YouTube video by VideoFromSpace

NEW LAUNCH TIME: Blue Origin is now targeting 4:12 p.m. EST (2112 GMT) for the launch of New Glenn's Mars ESCAPADE mission for NASA. Weather appears clear, though Blue Origin is eyeing a potential tech issue with its pad at Launch Complex 36. Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC50...

09.11.2025 20:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

New Glenn Update: Blue Origin says that some boats have encroached into the safety zone offshore and the team is trying to clear them from that flight path for today's Mars ESCAPADE launch for NASA. The weather does look clearer, but is still being assessed.

09.11.2025 20:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Nice view of Blue Origin's NG-2 New Glenn rocket on the pad as we await a new T-0 for NASA's Mars ESCAPADE launch during this weather hold. After the rain, it's a nice change...

09.11.2025 20:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

LAUNCH HOLD: Blue Origin has stopped the New Glenn NG-2 launch countdown at T-19 min, 58 seconds to wait out the weather. Today's 88-minute launch window shortly after 4 pm ET or so. New T-0 TBD...

09.11.2025 20:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The rain has reached Blue Origin's LC36 New Glenn pad for today's launch of NASA's Mars ESCAPADE mission. The clock still ticking down to a 3:18 pm ET launch.

09.11.2025 19:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Behold, NASA's ESCAPADE. The twin Rocket Lab-built probes are nestled atop Blue Origin's New Glenn NG-2 rocket for launch alongside a Viasat tech demo payload.

09.11.2025 19:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NEW LAUNCH TIME: Blue Origin is now targeting 3:18 p.m. ET for today's New Glenn #NG2 launch of NASA's Mars ESCAPADE mission due to weather. Livestream:
www.space.com/space-explor...

09.11.2025 19:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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T-30 min & counting to launch for Blue Origin's NG-2 New Glenn rocket carrying NASA's ESCAPADE Mars probes. Blue Origin is watching the weather for launch. T-0 set still for 2:45 pm ET. Watch live
www.space.com/space-explor...

09.11.2025 19:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Okay, Space Fans. Let's go to work.
#BlueOrigin #Mars #ESCAPADE #NG2 #NewGlenn

09.11.2025 14:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Watch Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket launch a NASA 'ESCAPADE' to Mars today Liftoff of the ESCAPADE mission is scheduled for Sunday (Nov. 9) at 2:45 p.m. ET.

Hello, Space Fans! It's launch day here on Florida's Space Coast for Blue Origin's #ESCAPADE launch to Mars for NASA on the 2nd ever #NewGlenn rocket. Yes, you'll be able to watch it live @SPACE.com
www.space.com/space-explor...

09.11.2025 14:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SpaceX/Starship Flight 11: SpaceX successfully launched its #StarshipFlight11 test flight, with a smooth splashdown for Super Heavy and @starlink deploy test. Ship 38 headed to Indian Ocean splashdown. Raptor relight test next.

13.10.2025 23:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Watch SpaceX launch its Starship Flight 11 megarocket test flight today Liftoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET on Monday (Oct. 13).

LIVE Tonight! SpaceX will launch its Starship Flight 11 test fligth at about 7:22 pm ET or so. Livestream starting shortly. You can watch it live @space.com
www.space.com/space-explor...

13.10.2025 22:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Watch Blue Origin launch its 15th space tourism mission today Liftoff is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET on Oct. 8.

LIVE Now: Blue Origin is minutes away from the launch of its 15th space tourist flight on New Shepard. Liftoff @ 9:30 a.m. ET. Tune in to @space.com watch it live:
www.space.com/space-explor...

08.10.2025 13:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hey, Space Fans! We're minutes away until NASA's #Artemis2 astronauts meet the press to discuss their moon mission! Tune in @SPACE.com
www.space.com/space-explor...

24.09.2025 13:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're MINUTES AWAY from NASA's Artemis 2 mission briefing here at JSC. Tune in live @SPACE.com
www.space.com/space-explor...

23.09.2025 13:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hey, Space Fans! Hello from Rocket Lab's new Launch Complex 3 at NASA Wallops here in Virginia, where the company is unveiling its new Neutron rocket pad today...

28.08.2025 14:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Splashdown and Thar She Blows! SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 ship makes its on target landing/splashdown before tipping over and exploding via Buoycam.

27.08.2025 00:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SpaceX's Starship is now reentering Earth's atmosphere for a planned soft-landing and splashdown in the Indian Ocean. Part of the aft skirt suffered some damage, but the vehicle is still making its descent.

27.08.2025 00:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Starship Engine Relight! Starship Flight 10 Ship fired up a single Raptor engine in a critical reignition test, completing the spacecraft's in-space demonstrations for today's flight. The spacecraft's next milestone is reentry and splashdown.

27.08.2025 00:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I do love it when the team behind a space mission success cheers like these SpaceX engineers. Never gets old.

And the crowd goes wild...

27.08.2025 00:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0