SpaceX"s 3rd Starship launch makes it to space without exploding, but is lost on reentry
SpaceX's powerful Starship and Super Heavy rocket completed a more successful third orbital test flight from Texas on Thursday morning with no explosive endings on the way up that marred the first two test flights in 2023......»»
SpaceX blasts off on 35th Space Coast launch of the year
SpaceX keeps lining them up and knocking them out with an afternoon launch from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday......»»
The Pixel 8a is an Affordable Google Phone, but so is the Pixel 8
Should you just get last year's flagship Pixel? The post The Pixel 8a is an Affordable Google Phone, but so is the Pixel 8 appeared first on Phandroid. The launch of the Pixel 8a was somewhat an interesting phenomenon to witness – in.....»»
White Sands propulsion team tests 3D-printed Orion engine component
When the Orion spacecraft carries the first Artemis crews to the moon and back, it will rely on the European Service Module contributed by ESA (European Space Agency) to make the journey. The service module provides electrical power generation, propu.....»»
Webb presents best evidence to date for rocky exoplanet atmosphere
Researchers using NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope may have detected an atmosphere surrounding 55 Cancri e, a rocky exoplanet 41 light-years from Earth. This is the best evidence to date for a rocky planet atmosphere outside our solar system......»»
A nebula that extends its hand into space
The Gum Nebula is an emission nebula almost 1400 light-years away. It's home to an object known as "God's Hand" among the faithful. The rest of us call it CG 4......»»
"Lost" spy satellite orbited Earth undetected for 25 years—until now, scientists say
An experimental spy satellite that was deemed "lost" after eluding detection for decades has finally been found. "The S73-7 satellite has been rediscovered after being untracked for 25 years," astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell said in an April 29 post.....»»
Apple loses another designer who worked in Jony Ive"s core team
Duncan Kerr, a designer who has been a part of Apple's journey since the late 1990s is now departing, marking another loss for the design team in a relatively short span of time.Jony IveIn February, Apple lost designer Bart Andre, who had been with t.....»»
SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Native Security simulates harmless attacks on cloud infrastructure
Attackers are targeting the scope and scale of the cloud to run rapid and coordinated threat campaigns. A new approach is needed to defend against them, and SentinelOne is delivering it with the launch of Singularity Cloud Native Security. A solution.....»»
FTX customers to get their money back in full (with asterisk) [U]
Update: A court filing has confirmed that the company now has more than enough money to repay customers. In recognition of the lost gains, creditors owed $50k or less will receive around 118% of their deposit value at the time of the Chapter 11 filin.....»»
Boeing"s first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad rocket valve
Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week because of a bad valve in the rocket that needs to be replaced......»»
SpaceX shares footage of gorgeous orbital sunrise
SpaceX has shared footage of a stunning orbital sunrise captured during the deployment of another batch of Starlink satellites......»»
Google “Relaunches” the Pixel tablet at a More Affordable Price
It also ditches the magnetic charging speaker dock. The post Google “Relaunches” the Pixel tablet at a More Affordable Price appeared first on Phandroid. Some might say that the launch of the Pixel tablet was a bittersweet mome.....»»
The Pixel 9 could launch in three variants
The Google Pixel 9 is expected to launch later this year, and we could see Google announce at least three models. The post The Pixel 9 could launch in three variants appeared first on Phandroid. For the longest time, Google’s Pixel phone.....»»
In South Africa, tiny primates could struggle to adapt to climate change
In the "sky islands" of the Soutpansberg Mountains of South Africa, two closely related species of primate jostle for space. One is the thick-tailed greater galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus), also known as a bushbaby, which is about the size of a larg.....»»
Apple Pencil Pro brings squeeze gestures to new iPads for $129
Alongside its launch of the new iPad Pro and iPad Air, Apple has introduced the Apple Pencil Pro, the first significant addition to the lineup in six years.Apple Pencil ProAs previously expected, and heavily hinted at by Apple's "Let Loose" event log.....»»
Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro get major updates on iPad
Apple has launched Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 for iPad with new features including multicam video recording and AI-based audio tracks called Session Players.Final Cut Pro 2 on a new iPad ProAnnounced alongside the launch of the new iPad Pro, App.....»»
Tim Cook sports Nike sneakers custom made for the iPad launch
Despite all attention being on the new iPad Air and iPad Pro at the "Let Loose" event, Tim Cook wore a pair of Nike sneakers that were designed and made for him specifically for the launch.Tim Cook's custom-made sneakers (Source: Apple via Hypebeast).....»»
Faulty valve scuttles Starliner’s first crew launch
The soonest opportunity for Atlas V and Starliner to launch is Friday night. Enlarge / The Atlas V rocket and Starliner spacecraft on their launch pad Monday. (credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky) Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni.....»»
Here’s why a rich guy going to space for a second time actually matters
Polaris Dawn will be the first time that SpaceX employees have actually gone to space. Enlarge / The crew of Polaris Dawn from L to R: Anna Menon, Scott Poteet, Jared Isaacman, and Sarah Gillis. (credit: John Kraus/Polaris Progra.....»»
Boeing’s Starliner Is Almost Ready to Launch 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......»»