NASA announced its selection of SpaceX as the provider of launch services for the StarBurst mission. This innovative small satellite is specifically engineered to study neutron star mergers and their connection to the genesis of short gamma-ray bursts. The StarBurst spacecraft will be deployed via a ride share opportunity utilizing a Falcon 9 rocket. Specifically, it’s slated to launch from Space Launch Complex 40 located within the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. NASA anticipates valuable data regarding these extreme astrophysical events through this dedicated investigation.
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