SpaceX Crew-9 mission launches carrying two astronauts to ISS
The much-delayed mission launched with just two crew members due to issues with the test flight of the Boeing Starliner......»»
Amazon launches Labor Day sale on Apple, save up to $500
Amazon's Labor Day sale is live and Apple products are heavily discounted. Save up to $500 on AirPods, iPads, Macs and more.Save big on Apple products during Labor Day sales.The Labor Day sale at Amazon has thousands of deals on electronics. We've ro.....»»
One of the most adventurous human spaceflights since Apollo may launch tonight
Liftoff is set for 3:38 am ET in Florida. Enlarge / The crew of Polaris Dawn, from L to R: Scott "Kidd" Poteet, Anna Menon, Sarah Gillis, and Jared Isaacman. (credit: Polaris Program/John Kraus) SpaceX is set to launch.....»»
Sony launches its smallest wireless earbuds at an equally small price
For the first time, Sony has a set of wireless earbuds that cost less than $100......»»
The Boeing Starliner Astronauts Will Come Home on SpaceX’s Dragon Next Year
The decision will leave the crew on the ISS until February. The mission was initially supposed to last about a week......»»
Historic Polaris Dawn mission begins final preparations for Tuesday’s launch
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission will see a Crew Dragon capsule fly further from Earth than ever before, and also involve the first commercial spacewalk......»»
The moon was once covered by an ocean of molten rock, data from India"s space mission suggests
Data from India's recent Chandrayaan-3 mission supports the idea that an ocean of molten rock once covered the moon. Scientists from the mission have published their new findings in the journal Nature......»»
NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule
NASA decided Saturday it's too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing's troubled new capsule, and they'll have to wait until next year for a ride home with SpaceX. What should have been a weeklong test flight for the pair will now last.....»»
The Boeing Starliner Astronauts Will Come Home on SpaceX"s Dragon Next Year
The decision will leave the crew on the ISS until February. The mission was initially supposed to last about a week......»»
Starliner astronauts to return to Earth in SpaceX Dragon next year
Two NASA astronauts stuck in orbit for over two months after their Boeing Starliner spacecraft developed a fault will return to Earth in a SpaceX Dragon craft......»»
NASA not comfortable with Starliner thrusters, so crew will fly home on Dragon
"I would say the White Sands testing did give us a surprise." Enlarge / Crew Dragon approaches the International Space Station (credit: NASA TV) Following weeks of speculation, NASA finally made it official on Saturday:.....»»
NASA to announce decision about stuck Starliner astronauts tomorrow
It's now been more than two months since the Boeing Starliner launched on what was supposed to be a one-week mission. NASA will provide an update tomorrow......»»
Researchers identify effective materials for protecting astronauts from harmful cosmic radiation on Mars
Researchers have identified specific materials, including certain plastics, rubber, and synthetic fibers, as well as Martian soil (regolith), which would effectively protect astronauts by blocking harmful space radiation on Mars. These findings could.....»»
NASA"s EXCITE mission prepared for scientific balloon flight
Scientists and engineers are ready to fly an infrared mission called EXCITE (EXoplanet Climate Infrared TElescope) to the edge of space......»»
Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? A decision is imminent
Will two NASA astronauts return to Earth soon in their troubled Boeing capsule? Or wait at the International Space Station for a ride home next year with SpaceX?.....»»
Cards on the table: Are Butch and Suni coming home on Starliner or Crew Dragon?
On the eve of a fateful decision, we're answering some frequently asked questions. Enlarge / NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, seen in their Boeing flight suits. (credit: NASA/Francisco Martin) After month.....»»
From sun to Earth: A new network for comprehensive space weather monitoring
There's a lot going on between Earth's atmosphere and the sun. Accurately forecasting conditions in this area of space is challenging but critical to the safety of astronauts, satellites, and even ground-based systems such as power grids. Doing so re.....»»
Comparing two proposed NASA missions to Jupiter"s moon Io
Thanks to NASA's Juno mission to the Jupiter system, we're getting our best looks ever at the gas giant's volcanic moon Io. Even as Juno provides our best views of the moon, it also deepens our existing questions. Only a dedicated mission to Io can a.....»»
Rocket Report: A ULA sale tidbit; Polaris Dawn mission is on deck
"The idea is to learn as much as we possibly can about this suit." Enlarge / India's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle launched for the third time this week. (credit: ISRO) Welcome to Edition 7.08 of the Rocket Report! Lo.....»»
Microsoft expands Azure AI with two new models for the Phi-3 family
Microsoft has added two new models to the Phi-3 family, alongside broader Azure AI upgrades and launches......»»
NASA will decide Saturday if Boeing"s new capsule is safe enough to fly 2 astronauts back from space
NASA said Thursday it will decide this weekend whether Boeing's new capsule is safe enough to return two astronauts from the International Space Station, where they've been waiting since June......»»