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The Polaris Dawn Spaceflight Was More Than Just a Billionaire Joyride

The most ambitious private spaceflight to date was a total success—and it blazed a trail for others to follow......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredSep 16th, 2024

Horizon Zero Dawn might be getting a remaster for PS5 and PC

An ESRB page for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered has emerged, and it's been rated for PS5 and PC......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

XDefiant Season 2 brings Far Cry New Dawn faction and private matches

XDefiant's second season adds a lot of new content, including a faction based on Far Cry: New Dawn, a Private Matches beta, and the long awaited Bomb mode......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Polaris Dawn Astronauts Perform First Private Space Walk in a Stellar Success for SpaceX

The world’s first commercial space walk, performed by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis, tested new technology and was practically flawless.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Polaris Dawn crew member describes the dramatic ride home

A member of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission has described what it was like aboard the Crew Dragon as it entered Earth’s atmosphere at high speed last weekend......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

The Polaris Dawn Spaceflight Was More Than Just a Billionaire Joyride

The most ambitious private spaceflight to date was a total success—and it blazed a trail for others to follow......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Omnipresent AI cameras will ensure good behavior, says Larry Ellison

"We’re going to have supervision," says billionaire Oracle co-founder Ellison. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Mike Kemp via Getty Images) On Thursday, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison shared his vision for an AI-powere.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Polaris Dawn brings new areas of research, medical care

The launch of Polaris Dawn from Kennedy Space Center includes the first civilian commercial spacewalk and other factors that will be firsts for space medicine research. And that's why Emmanuel Urquieta, an internationally recognized space medicine ex.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Polaris Dawn’s high-speed journey home captured in photo from ISS

A remarkable photo taken by an astronaut aboard the ISS shows SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Crew Dragon capsule entering Earth’s atmosphere at high speed on Sunday......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

So what are we to make of the highly ambitious, private Polaris spaceflight?

They flew high, they walked in space, and finally early on Sunday, they landed. Enlarge / Crew Dragon enters Earth's atmosphere on Sunday morning as recovery boats await. (credit: SpaceX) A white spacecraft, lightly toas.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 15th, 2024

Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk

A billionaire spacewalker returned to Earth with his crew on Sunday, ending a five-day trip that lifted them higher than anyone has traveled since NASA's moonwalkers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 15th, 2024

Saturday Citations: Permian-Triassic mystery solved; cute baby sighted; the nine-day 2023 seismic event

This week, a billionaire made a spacewalk, archaeologists found a new, isolated Neanderthal lineage and the James Webb Space Telescope revealed the extreme outskirts of the Milky Way. And a few other things happened:.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 14th, 2024

Want to walk in space? It might cost you more than money

A tech billionaire has become the first layperson to perform a space walk. Hundreds of miles above Earth, Jared Isaacman took part in an intricate performance of science and engineering that often comes with some serious health risks, even for profes.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

Two private astronauts took a spacewalk Thursday morning—yes, it was historic

"Today’s success represents a giant leap forward for the commercial space industry." Enlarge / Jared Isaacman emerges from the Dragon spacecraft on Thursday morning. (credit: SpaceX webcast) The Polaris Dawn mission to.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

Billionaire"s spacewalk with SpaceX delayed several hours hundreds of miles above Earth

A billionaire will have to wait a little longer to perform the first private spacewalk after SpaceX delayed Thursday's spacewalk by a few hours......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

Watch this orbital sunset from a Crew Dragon spacecraft way above Earth

SpaceX has shared a some stunning images and a short video showing an orbital sunset as seen from the Polaris Dawn Crew Dragon way above Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

Polaris Dawn project aims to prevent bone loss in space

Dartmouth researchers have a project aboard the Polaris Dawn mission they hope will help address two major health risks of space flight—the breakdown of astronauts' bones in zero-gravity conditions and the resulting danger of developing kidney ston.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

The future of Boeing’s crewed spaceflight program is muddy after Starliner’s return

"The final chapter on Starliner has not been written yet." Enlarge / Boeing's uncrewed Starliner spaceraft backs away from the International Space Station moments after undocking on September 6, 2024. (credit: NASA) Near.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Spacewalking is the new domain of the rich as billionaire attempts first private spacewalk

First came space tourism. Now comes an even bigger thrill for the monied masses: spacewalking......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

The Polaris Dawn crew is in space. Now what?

Four non-professional astronauts are now orbiting Earth inside a SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship. Here's what'll happen next ........»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Billionaire Finally Launches on First Private Space-Walk Mission

Hampered last month by bad weather, launch tower problems, and issues with its ride from SpaceX, the Polaris Dawn mission is at last on its way......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024