Boeing won"t fix leaky Starliner before flying first crew to ISS
Boeing is set to launch its first crewed space mission in June without fixing a small helium gas leak on its troubled Starliner spaceship, officials said Friday......»»
"Hurricane hunters:" Calm science pilots in eye of the storm
When Hurricane Sally slammed coastal Florida in 2020, US pilot Dean Legidakes was aboard a scientific aircraft flying directly into the storm's core......»»
Video: Eclipse-making double-satellite Proba-3
Proba-3 is ESA's—and the world's—first precision formation flying mission. A pair of satellites will fly together relative to the sun so that one casts a precisely-controlled shadow onto the other, to create a prolonged solar eclipse in orbit......»»
100-million-year-old bones reveal new species of pterosaur
New Curtin University-led research has identified 100-million-year-old fossilized bones discovered in western Queensland, Australia as belonging to a newly identified species of pterosaur, which was a formidable flying reptile that lived among the di.....»»
Apple Music in iOS 18 gets two new features that are flying under the radar
Apple Music didn’t receive any attention during yesterday’s WWDC keynote, but that doesn’t mean iOS 18 leaves the app unchanged. The Music app may not have received any design updates in iOS 18, but there are two key new features that are f.....»»
Virgin Galactic has ceased flying its only space plane. Now what?
This is a bold bet on the future, but it's by no means a certain one. Enlarge / Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spacecraft launches on Saturday. (credit: Virgin Galactic) On Saturday, the VSS Unity space plane made its final.....»»
Starliner astronauts give first tour of the docked spacecraft
Two NASA astronauts have given space fans a tour of Boeing’s Starliner capsule currently docked at the International Space Station......»»
Saturday Citations: Praising dogs; the evolution of brown fat; how SSRIs relieve depression. Plus: Boeing"s Starliner
If there's one thing I've learned about dogs, it's that praise is super-effective for training; a new Hungarian study confirms these anecdotal findings and reinforces that notion that praise is more effective as a pedagogical approach than, for insta.....»»
Rocket Report: Starliner soars to space station; Starship’s wild flight
"This powerful rocket is the culmination of many years of dedication and ingenuity." Enlarge / The fourth full-scale test flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket took off from Starbase, the company's privately-owned spaceport near Bro.....»»
Boeing Starliner crew aboard ISS after challenging docking
A Boeing Starliner capsule carrying its first ever astronauts docked with the International Space Station on Thursday after overcoming unexpected challenges arising from thruster malfunctions and helium leaks......»»
After a drama-filled day, Boeing’s Starliner finally finds its way
"I think we’re missing something fundamental that’s going on inside the thrusters." Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft approaches the International Space Station on Thursday. (credit: NASA TV) A little more than.....»»
Boeing Starliner arrives safely at the ISS, but it sprung more leaks along the way
Boeing's Starliner made it safely to the International Space Station carrying two NASA astronauts, but had some problems on its journey......»»
Boeing"s astronaut capsule arrives at the space station after thruster trouble
Boeing's new capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday, delayed by last-minute thruster trouble that almost derailed the docking for this first test flight with astronauts......»»
Boeing"s space capsule springs more helium leaks on its first test flight with astronauts
Boeing's space capsule developed more leaks during its first test flight with astronauts as it closed in on the International Space Station on Thursday......»»
Watch this highlight reel chronicling Starliner’s launch day
Boeing Space has shared a 90-second highlight reel detailing the first crewed launch of its Starliner spacecraft, which lifted off on Wednesday......»»
Watch this highlights reel showing Starliner’s launch day
Boeing Space has shared a 90-second highlights reel marking the first crewed launch of its Starliner spacecraft, which lifted off on Wednesday......»»
Boeing’s Starliner finally soars, but mission control reports more helium leaks
“We’re ready to find out exactly what you mean by picked up another helium leak." Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner capsule lifts off aboard United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket. (credit: United Launch Alliance) After.....»»
Boeing’s Starliner Has Finally Launched a NASA Crew Into Space
Seven years behind schedule, this month Starliner will send two astronauts to space on a mission for NASA. The troubled company still has lots of catching up to do......»»
What to know about Boeing"s first spaceflight carrying NASA astronauts
After years of stumbles and delays, Boeing has finally launched astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA......»»
Boeing Starliner successfully launches carrying two NASA astronauts
The Boeing Starliner spacecraft has finally launched, taking off from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida today, June 5......»»
Countdown begins for third try launching Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been in prelaunch quarantine for six weeks. Enlarge / Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, wearing their Boeing spacesuits, leave NASA's crew quarters during a launch attempt.....»»