Rainier Harris

New York

News Writer at Columbia Daily Spectator

Writer at Freelance

Articles

Blue Origin de Bezos sufre un aparatoso revés en la construcción de un nuevo cohete

Aug 26, 2024 | bloomberglinea.com | Eric Johnson |Loren Grush |Rainier Harris

Bloomberg — La compañía Blue Origin LLC ha experimentado fallos en sus pruebas durante las recientes semanas, entre los que se encuentra un incidente en la fábrica que causó daños en una parte del futuro cohete New Glenn, la tan esperada pieza central del proyecto de esta empresa impulsada por Jeff Bezos para rivalizar con SpaceX.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin suffers fiery setback building new rocket

Aug 22, 2024 | seattletimes.com | Rainier Harris |Loren Grush |Eric Johnson

Blue Origin sustained failures in recent weeks of testing including a factory mishap that damaged a portion of a future New Glenn rocket, the long-awaited centerpiece of the Jeff Bezos-backed startup’s push to take on SpaceX. The upper portion of one rocket crumpled into itself, in part due to worker error, while it was being moved to a storage hangar, according to people familiar with the situation.
Bezos’ Space Firm Suffers Fiery Setback Building New Rocket

Aug 21, 2024 | news.bloomberglaw.com | Eric Johnson |Loren Grush |Rainier Harris

Blue Origin LLC sustained failures in recent weeks of testing including a factory mishap that damaged a portion of a future New Glenn rocket, the long-awaited centerpiece of the Jeff Bezos-backed startup’s push to take on SpaceX. The upper portion of one rocket crumpled into itself, in part due to worker error, while it was being moved to a storage hangar, according to people familiar with the situation.
Bezos’ Blue Origin Suffers Fiery Setback Building New Rocket

Aug 21, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Eric M. Johnson |Loren Grush |Rainier Harris

Blue Origin LLC sustained failures in recent weeks of testing including a factory mishap that damaged a portion of a future New Glenn rocket, the long-awaited centerpiece of the Jeff Bezos-backed startup’s push to take on SpaceX. The upper portion of one rocket crumpled into itself, in part due to worker error, while it was being moved to a storage hangar, according to people familiar with the situation.
The Pentagon’s Top Rocket Launcher Is Behind Profit Goals and Losing Staff

Aug 14, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Eric M. Johnson |Rainier Harris

For over a decade, United Launch Alliance had an absolute monopoly. If the Pentagon wanted to send a spy satellite to space, the Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp. venture was its only choice. Now, Elon Musk ’s well-funded SpaceX has eaten into its business, capturing 40% of Pentagon contracts over the last few years. Jeff Bezos ’ Blue Origin threatens to take more of the pie once it certifies its New Glenn rocket.
NASA's Canceled Viper Mission and the Search for Moon Ice

Jul 31, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Bruce Einhorn |Rainier Harris

Hello, it’s Bruce Einhorn in Hong Kong. As China races against the US for dominance in space, Beijing is way ahead of Washington in operating lunar rovers to explore the moon’s surface. While NASA’s been working on a plan to put a vehicle back on the moon, that is at risk of becoming a victim of budget battles in Congress. But first ... Three things you need to know today:
Starbucks Morning Coffee Ritual Disrupted by Global IT Outage

Jul 19, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Rainier Harris |Max Zimmerman

A massive IT failure that has grounded flights and upended markets has also ruined a morning ritual for many: their coffee orders. Starbucks Corp.’s online system to order ahead on mobile apps appeared to be down on Friday morning, forcing workers to take orders by hand.
Starbucks Morning Coffee Ritual Disrupted by Global IT Outage

Jul 19, 2024 | bnnbloomberg.ca | Rainier Harris |Max Zimmerman

(Bloomberg) -- A massive IT failure that has grounded flights and upended markets has also ruined a morning ritual for many: their coffee orders. Starbucks Corp.’s online system to order ahead on mobile apps appeared to be down on Friday morning, forcing workers to take orders by hand. In downtown Boston, workers said orders from the app aren’t printing labels they use to fill orders. Staff can see the orders, but without the tickets, their work flow was disrupted.
Mayor Adams appointed a ‘rat czar.’ West Harlem environmental advocates hope the city addresses other asthma triggers too

Apr 19, 2023 | columbiaspectator.com | Rainier Harris
Cut to 340B drug discount program strains West Harlem healthcare centers, healthcare executives say

Apr 18, 2023 | columbiaspectator.com | Rainier Harris