He went to orbit on a SpaceX rocket. Now, he"s working for its archrival
One of four passengers who joined SpaceX's first-ever space tourism mission last year and who spent months training on the company's spacecraft before taking a three-day trek to orbit is now working for Blue Origin, one of SpaceX's top rivals......»»
Rocket Report: ULA investigating SRB anomaly; Europa Clipper is ready to fly
US Space Force payloads will ride on the first flight of Impulse Space's cryogenic space tug. Welcome to Edition 7.15 of the Rocket Report! It's a big week for big rockets, with S.....»»
In a rare disclosure, the Pentagon provides an update on the X-37B spaceplane
"This first of a kind maneuver from the X-37B is an incredibly important milestone." After more than nine months in an unusual, highly elliptical orbit, the US military's X-37B sp.....»»
The US military’s X-37B spaceplane is preparing for a “novel space maneuver”
"This first of a kind maneuver from the X-37B is an incredibly important milestone." After more than nine months in an unusual, highly elliptical orbit, the US military's X-37B sp.....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 10: The Toyoda family legacy; your guide to Stellantis" multiple challenges
Curiously, Toyoda's only son, Daisuke, now in his mid-30s, is working his way up the company's ranks......»»
Uncrackable: Scorpions and sponges inspire sustainable design
Humans are by no means alone in the search for more sustainable materials. Nature, too, has been "working" on the problem of sustainability, and it's been at it for a great deal longer. Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science show how design.....»»
Maze of adapters, software patches dedicated GPU working on a Raspberry Pi
It's not a gaming powerhouse, but it's an interesting proof of concept. Raspberry Pi owners have always been prone to coming up with elaborate, technically interesting but practic.....»»
Maze of adapters, software patches gets a dedicated GPU working on a Raspberry Pi
It's not a gaming powerhouse, but it's an interesting proof of concept. Raspberry Pi owners have always been prone to coming up with elaborate, technically-interesting-but-practic.....»»
NASA terminal transmits first laser communications uplink to space
NASA's LCOT (Low-Cost Optical Terminal), a ground station made of modified commercial hardware, has transmitted its first laser communications uplink to the TBIRD (TeraByte Infrared Delivery), a tissue box-sized payload formerly in low Earth orbit......»»
NASA announces a new class of space missions: Probe explorers
NASA has sent a whole host of spacecraft across the solar system and even beyond. They range from crewed ships to orbit and to the moon to robotic explorers. Among them are a range of mission classes from Flagships to Discovery Class programs. Now a.....»»
SpaceX could launch Starship on 5th test flight much earlier than expected
The FAA told SpaceX last month that it wouldn't be able to fly the Starship until late November, but suddenly a much earlier launch date seems possible......»»
iFixit now sells tool to easily remove iPhone 16 battery
With the iPhone 16, Apple has made a lot of improvements when it comes to making devices more repairable. This includes a new method that uses low-voltage electric current to loosen and remove the battery. And for those working on repairing iPhones,.....»»
SpaceX’s next Starship launch—and first catch—could happen this weekend
The FAA is still reviewing plans for the fifth Starship test flight, but could approve it soon. We may not have to wait as long as we thought for the next test flight of SpaceX's.....»»
Future Android build could include a Gemini shortcut on the lock screen
It seems that Google is working on a new Android feature that could include a button on the lock screen that gives users access to Gemini. The post Future Android build could include a Gemini shortcut on the lock screen appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Chrome for Android could eventually support extensions
It seems that Google could be working on a new version of Chrome for Android that could potentially support extensions. The post Chrome for Android could eventually support extensions appeared first on Phandroid. Google Chrome is a great b.....»»
SpaceX launches Hera asteroid mission, but delays Europa Clipper because of Hurricane Milton
SpaceX returned to flight with its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday, sending up the Hera probe for the European Space Agency on its way to a pair of asteroids, but SpaceX and NASA have called off plans to launch the Falcon Heavy later this week on NASA's Eu.....»»
SpaceX’s Hera launch offers sublime view of Earth
A SpaceX rocket that launched a planetary defense mission on Monday captured a breathtaking view of Earth shortly after reaching orbit......»»
AI and quantum mechanics team up to accelerate drug discovery
Drug discovery is much like working a jigsaw puzzle. The chemical compounds behind drug molecules must be shaped to fit with the proteins in our bodies to produce therapeutic effects. That requirement for a meticulous fit means the creation of new dr.....»»
SpaceX launches Europe’s Hera asteroid mission ahead of Hurricane Milton
The launch of another important mission, NASA's Europa Clipper, is on hold due to Hurricane Milton. Two years ago, a NASA spacecraft smashed into a small asteroid millions of mile.....»»
FCC lets Starlink provide service to cell phones in areas hit by hurricane
Temporary authority comes after Musk slammed FCC for not giving money to SpaceX. The Federal Communications Commission gave Starlink and T-Mobile emergency authority to provide sa.....»»
Weather may delay launch of mission to study deflected asteroid
Stormy weather has threatened to delay the launch of Europe's Hera spacecraft, which is scheduled to blast off on Monday, SpaceX has said......»»