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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin protests NASA’s $2.9 billion Moon contract with SpaceXJeff Bezos’ Blue Origin protests NASA’s $2.9 billion Moon contract with SpaceX
What’s on your desk, Dan Seifert?

Visit the office of a Verge gearhead

Barbara Krasnoff
SpaceX launches its third astronaut crew, the first on a used Crew Dragon capsuleSpaceX launches its third astronaut crew, the first on a used Crew Dragon capsule
Watch Live: NASA’s first flight on MarsWatch Live: NASA’s first flight on Mars
What’s on your desk, Adia Watts?

Copy editing amid art

Barbara Krasnoff
Ingenuity’s flight on Mars is delayed again as NASA fixes a software bugIngenuity’s flight on Mars is delayed again as NASA fixes a software bug
A robotic spacecraft just latched onto an active satellite in orbitA robotic spacecraft just latched onto an active satellite in orbit
OneWeb, SpaceX satellites dodged a potential collision in orbitOneWeb, SpaceX satellites dodged a potential collision in orbit
NASA’s Mars copter survives brisk night alone in key pre-flight testNASA’s Mars copter survives brisk night alone in key pre-flight test
The Verge’s Kara Verlaney on copy editing and its toolsThe Verge’s Kara Verlaney on copy editing and its tools
Kara Verlaney and Barbara Krasnoff
Google plans to open its US offices to some employees in AprilGoogle plans to open its US offices to some employees in April
SpaceX is adding a glass dome on Crew Dragon for 360 views of spaceSpaceX is adding a glass dome on Crew Dragon for 360 views of space
SpaceX’s latest Starship landing attempt ends in destructionSpaceX’s latest Starship landing attempt ends in destruction
Virgin Galactic unveils new SpaceShip IIIVirgin Galactic unveils new SpaceShip III
What’s on your desk, Mitchell Clark?

A standing desk with a tangle of cables

Barbara Krasnoff
The Verge’s Nicole Wetsman on the tools she uses for covering health newsThe Verge’s Nicole Wetsman on the tools she uses for covering health news
NASA’s Perseverance rover scoots around on Mars for the first timeNASA’s Perseverance rover scoots around on Mars for the first time
What’s on your desk, Jay Peters?

How he adjusts the workspace to his needs

Barbara Krasnoff
With ‘Starbase’ and a new Starlink factory, Musk deepens foray into TexasWith ‘Starbase’ and a new Starlink factory, Musk deepens foray into Texas
Rocket Lab unveils bigger rocket and plans to go public via SPACRocket Lab unveils bigger rocket and plans to go public via SPAC
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin delays New Glenn debut to late 2022Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin delays New Glenn debut to late 2022
Sun probe surprises NASA with incredible photo of VenusSun probe surprises NASA with incredible photo of Venus
There’s a hidden message in the parachute of NASA’s Mars roverThere’s a hidden message in the parachute of NASA’s Mars rover
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon performing ‘beautifully’ on ISS as NASA eyes a backup rideSpaceX’s Crew Dragon performing ‘beautifully’ on ISS as NASA eyes a backup ride
What’s on your desk, Jon Porter?

Fitting a lot of tech into a small space

Barbara Krasnoff
What’s on your desk, Taylor Lyles?

An enthusiastic gamer creates her workspace

Barbara Krasnoff
China becomes latest country to reach Mars with Tianwen-1 probeChina becomes latest country to reach Mars with Tianwen-1 probe
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is accepting $99 Starlink deposits amid ‘deep chasm’ of red inkElon Musk’s SpaceX is accepting $99 Starlink deposits amid ‘deep chasm’ of red ink
The UAE reaches Mars for the first time with its Hope probeThe UAE reaches Mars for the first time with its Hope probe
Three countries are due to reach Mars in the next two weeksThree countries are due to reach Mars in the next two weeks
How Alix Diaconis creates video for The VergeHow Alix Diaconis creates video for The Verge
Barbara Krasnoff and Alix Diaconis
What’s on your desk, Cameron Faulkner?

How to share a workspace in a studio apartment

Barbara Krasnoff
Another SpaceX Starship nails clean test flight, but explodes on landingAnother SpaceX Starship nails clean test flight, but explodes on landing
Small launch startup Astra to go public at $2.1 billion valuationSmall launch startup Astra to go public at $2.1 billion valuation
Instagram turns 20 on this day in 2030

The ‘photo filtering app’ has changed dramatically — and changed the world around it

Jacob Kastrenakes
Imagine a world without YouTube

It’s easy if you try

Adi Robertson
How do astronauts exercise in space?
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To live in microgravity, astronauts need to stay fit

Loren Grush
How Blade Runner got its name from a dystopian book about health careHow Blade Runner got its name from a dystopian book about health care
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