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First crewed flight of the Boeing Starliner scrubbed once again

The planned crewed launch of the Boeing Starliner was scrubbed at 3 minutes and 50 seconds before liftoff due to a problem with the ground system......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsJun 2nd, 2024

How to watch SpaceX launch Crew-8 to the space station this week

NASA and SpaceX are making final preparations for Crew-8's flight to the International Space Station in a launch targeted for Thursday night......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

This airline is first to offer Vision Pro for in-flight entertainment

How can you make an island getaway more intriguing? This luxury airline offers a Vision Pro for in-flight entertainment, with movies, games, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Lander "alive and well" after company scores first US moon landing since Apollo era

The moon's newest arrival was said to be "alive and well" a day after making the first U.S. landing in half a century, but flight controllers were still trying to get a better handle on its bearings......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Rocket Report: Starliner launch preps; Indian rocket engine human-rated

The Bahamian government and SpaceX signed an agreement for Falcon 9 booster landings. Enlarge / The first stage of United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket was lifted onto its launch platform this week in preparation for an April.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Blue Origin’s heavy-lift New Glenn rocket raised on launchpad for first time

Blue Origin’s 320-foot New Glenn rocket has been raised on the launchpad for the first time as part of preparations for its maiden flight later this year......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

A very special Delta flight sold out in hours

A Delta Air Lines flight in which the destination was of little importance sold out within just a few hours of the seats going on sale......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?

The Australian Navy is set to be transformed. On top of existing plans for nuclear submarines, the government yesterday announced a scheme for an "enhanced lethality surface combatant fleet" including six new "optionally crewed" vessels......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

NASA vows to battle "organizational silence" as problems arise amid Artemis delays

NASA was riding a high after the overall success of Artemis I when the uncrewed rocket made a test run to the moon and back in 2022, so the message remained full steam ahead to push for a crewed Artemis II flight in 2024 and the return of humans to t.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

NASA Artemis science, first intuitive machines flight head to moon

A suite of NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations is on the way to our nearest celestial neighbor for the benefit of humanity. Through this flight to the moon, they will provide insights into the lunar surface environment and test tec.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

NASA experiment sheds light on highly charged moon dust

Researchers are studying data from a recent suborbital flight test to better understand lunar regolith, or moon dust, and its potentially damaging effects as NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the lunar surface under the Artemis campaign. The e.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Ground-based lasers could accelerate spacecraft to other stars

The future of space exploration includes some rather ambitious plans to send missions farther from Earth than ever before. Beyond the current proposals for building infrastructure in cis-lunar space and sending regular crewed missions to the moon and.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Rocket Report: Falcon 9 flies for 300th time; an intriguing launch from Russia

Starship is fully stacked in South Texas for the rocket's third test flight. Enlarge / The upper stage for the first Ariane 6 flight vehicle is seen inside its factory in Bremen, Germany. The upper stage's hydrogen-fueled Vinci e.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Starliner’s first crewed test flight a step closer after crucial upgrade

Boeing Space is another step closer to performing its long-awaited crewed test flight of the Starliner spacecraft following an important upgrade......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Find the best flight deals with this heavily discounted travel app

A lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus+ is on sale for £78.35, saving you 94% on list price. TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus+ is on sale for £78.35, saving you 94% on list price.Trave.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Japan space agency says test flight for new flagship rocket is rescheduled for Saturday

Japan's space agency says its new flagship H3 rocket will have a second test flight on Saturday, two days later than an initially planned liftoff that was postponed due to a bad weather forecast at the launch site in southwestern Japan......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Watch SpaceX stack its Starship rocket in super-quick time

SpaceX has shared a cool video showing its robotic Mechazilla launch tower stacking its Starship rocket ahead of the vehicle's third test flight......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Travel chaos as US northeast hit by snowstorm

Millions of people in the northeastern United States were engulfed by snow on Tuesday as a powerful winter storm battered the region causing flight cancellations and closing schools......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Researchers learn how nectar-laden honey bees avoid overheating

Honey bees carrying nectar have the remarkable ability to adjust their flight behavior to avoid overheating when air temperatures increase, according to research led by a University of Wyoming scientist......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Bad weather forces Japan"s space agency to delay launch of second test-flight of flagship rocket

Japan's space agency on Tuesday postponed the launch of a second test flight of its new flagship rocket H3 series planned for this week because of bad weather forecast at the launch site. The delay comes as Japanese space officials scramble to ensure.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

SpaceX boss Elon Musk predicts date of next Starship test flight

SpaceX boss Elon Musk has revealed when he thinks the most powerful rocket ever to fly will embark on its third test flight......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024