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The US military’s spaceplane is about to fly again—it needs a bigger rocket

SpaceX called off launch attempts Sunday and Monday. It's now set for Tuesday night. Enlarge / SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket stands on Launch Complex 39A in Florida, hours before its scheduled liftoff with the military's X-37B spa.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekDec 12th, 2023

Toyota axle plant hiring drive focuses on San Antonio"s military veterans

Toyota intends to promote its history of job stability and focus recruiting efforts on local veterans when it begins hiring for its new $541 million axle plant outside its truck plant in San Antonio......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Research shows immigrants more willing to fight for the US and Canada than native-born citizens

The nation's all-volunteer military depends on a constant influx of recruits, yet the U.S. armed services have struggled to meet recruitment goals in recent years, raising serious questions about military readiness in an increasingly turbulent world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Watch SpaceX’s Starship splashdown in the Indian Ocean at end of fifth test

We heard a lot about SpaceX's spectacular catch of the Super Heavy rocket last week, but what happened to the Starship spacecraft that it put in orbit?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Watch SpaceX’s Starship splash down in Indian Ocean at end of fifth test

We heard a lot about SpaceX's spectacular catch of the Super Heavy rocket last week, but what happened to the Starship spacecraft that it put in orbit?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Departing ISS astronaut still finds time for stunning night shot

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick is grabbing some last-minute Earth shots from the ISS as he prepares to fly home after more than seven months in orbit......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

SpaceX prevails over ULA, wins military launch contracts worth $733 million

SpaceX and ULA were eligible to compete for eight launches, and SpaceX won them all. The US Space Force's Space Systems Command announced Friday it has ordered eight launches from.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 19th, 2024

Smile 2 review: a messier, bolder horror sequel

Smile 2 is bigger, bolder, and considerably messier than the horror franchise's first film......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Rocket Report: Bloomberg calls for SLS cancellation; SpaceX hits century mark

"For the first time, Canada will host its own homegrown rocket technology." Welcome to Edition 7.16 of the Rocket Report! Even several days later, it remains difficult to process.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Scientists create new overwintering sites for monarch butterflies on a warming planet

The migration of the monarch butterfly is one of the wonders of the natural world. Each autumn, a new generation of monarch butterflies is born in the northern United States and southern Canada. Hundreds of millions of these butterflies then fly to t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

iPhone 16 and iOS 18 could spur a new wave of Android switchers

At this point, you’ve probably read a lot about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. You don’t need me to recap new features like the Camera Control, bigger screens, upgraded Ultra Wide camera, or better battery life. I’ll offer some of those thoug.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

How iPhone 16 and iOS 18 could spur a new wave of Android switchers

At this point, you’ve probably read a lot about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. You don’t need me to recap new features like the Camera Control, bigger screens, upgraded Ultra Wide camera, or better battery life. I’ll offer some of those thoug.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

It’s increasingly unlikely that humans will fly around the Moon next year

It's not just Orion's heat shield; the mission's ground systems are running out of time. Don't book your tickets for the launch of NASA's Artemis II mission next year just yet. W.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

SpaceX Catches a Falling Starship—A First in Spaceflight History

SpaceX’s fifth Starship flight test concluded with mechanical arms snatching the descending rocket booster out of the air.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

This New Airline Start-Up Aims to Shake Up the Friendly Skies With Bigger, More Lavish Planes

This New Airline Start-Up Aims to Shake Up the Friendly Skies With Bigger, More Lavish Planes.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

ULA is examining debris recovered from Vulcan rocket’s shattered booster nozzle

"I’m pretty confident... that we’ll get to the bottom of this pretty quickly and move on.” When the exhaust nozzle on one of the Vulcan rocket's strap-on boosters failed sho.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Don’t let these 3 October 2024 hidden streaming movie gems fly under your radar

From underappreciated stories about witches to folk horror pieces, these underrated streaming gems are perfect to watch in the days leading to Halloween......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Trump Reveals First Targets on Military Hit List in Shocking Interview

Trump Reveals First Targets on Military Hit List in Shocking Interview.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

SpaceX Catches a Falling Starship—a First in Spaceflight History

SpaceX’s fifth Starship flight test concluded with mechanical arms snatching the descending rocket booster out of the air.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Flying Conservationists Teach Endangered Birds to Migrate

Inspired by a classic movie, conservationists are teaching endangered Northern Bald Ibises to fly south for the winter.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

China has built a giant Osprey-like drone that engineers say can carry 10 passengers and fly at 340 mph

China has built a giant Osprey-like drone that engineers say can carry 10 passengers and fly at 340 mph.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024