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SpaceX Is Adding a Glass Dome On Crew Dragon For 360 Views of Space

The Crew Dragon capsule poised to fly four civilian astronauts to space this year is getting an upgrade: a glass dome will be added at the top to give space tourists a 360-degree view of the cosmos. MSN reports: The glass dome-shaped window replaces.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotApr 1st, 2021

FAA gives SpaceX the OK to launch just one Falcon 9 on asteroid mission for Europe

The Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday announced it was approving just one SpaceX Falcon 9 mission, although SpaceX has submitted its mishap report into why the second stage from last week's Crew-9 mission failed to hit its planned target on r.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Astronomers investigate the nature of a fast-spinning intermediate polar

Using various X-ray space observatories, astronomers from Columbia University in New York and elsewhere have investigated CTCV J2056–3014—an intermediate polar containing one of the fastest-spinning white dwarfs. Results of the study, published S.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

An ace photographer is about to leave the ISS. Here are his best shots

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has been sharing some awesome photos and videos taken during his first visit to the International Space Station......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

NASA scrubs Thursday’s launch of Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter moon

An approaching hurricane has forced NASA and SpaceX to call off Thursday's planned launch of the highly anticipated Europa Clipper mission......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

From Open AI to hacked smart glasses, here are the 5 biggest AI headlines this week

Between OpenAI's $6.6 million funding round and some privacy-invading Meta Smart Glasses, we saw a scary number of developments in the AI space this week......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 5th, 2024

NASA can now talk to its spacecraft using lasers

NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications test has completed its first phase, showing that laser communications in space are possible and faster than radio......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 5th, 2024

NASA can talk to its spacecraft using lasers now

NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications test has completed its first phase, showing that laser communications in space are possible and faster than radio......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 5th, 2024

Shattered Space is Starfield at its very best and worst

Shattered Space leans into some of the best parts of Starfield, but also exposes some core problems that still plague the Bethesda RPG......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 5th, 2024

ULA’s second Vulcan rocket lost part of its booster and kept going

The US Space Force says this test flight was critical for certifying Vulcan for military missions. United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, under contract for dozens of flights for.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 5th, 2024

The Rings of Power season 2 did what House of the Dragon couldn’t

The Rings of Power season 2 succeeded in all the ways that House of the Dragon's second season failed......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

NASA turns off another of Voyager 2’s instruments to save power

The Voyager spacecraft, launched in the 1970s, has turned off its plasma science instrument to save power for exploring interstellar space......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

What an achievement: Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra was the first robot vacuum in space

In an amazing feat, the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra was the first robot vacuum in space. It traveled and made it back safely. Here's the story......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Cadillac Escalade IQL takes shape

The Escalade IQL appears stretched in the back, beyond the rear wheels, with more upright glass and tailgate to provide more cargo room......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Critical Ivanti Endpoint Manager flaw exploited (CVE-2024-29824)

CVE-2024-29824, an unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) appliances, is being exploited by attackers, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has confirmed by adding the bug to its Known Exploited V.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

NASA is working on a plan to replace its space station, but time is running out

"Initially, Congress almost treated the program as a joke." The next year is crucial for the future of NASA and its plans to extend human activity in low-Earth orbit. For the firs.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

ULA hasn’t given up on developing a long-lived cryogenic space tug

On Friday's launch, United Launch Alliance will test the limits of its Centaur upper stage. The second flight of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, planned for Friday morning.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

NASA"s laser comms demo makes deep space record, completes first phase

The Deep Space Optical Communications tech demo has completed several key milestones, culminating in sending a signal to Mars' farthest distance from Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

The best 60 percent keyboards for 2024

If you don't have a ton of desk space, a small keyboard is best. Here are some of the best 60 percent keyboards if you care for the small form factor......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

An all-glass MacBook? Here’s what Apple thinks it would look like

A new Apple patent shows ideas for a MacBook-like device with a glass housing, complete with a virtual keyboard and trackpad......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Google Home for iPhone adding Favorites homescreen widget

After coming to Android earlier this year, Google Home now offers widgets that let you quickly control smart devices from your homescreen on iPhone and iPad. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024