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.....»»
Q&A: Creators of first-ever hurricane evacuation order database say it may hold keys to future readiness
A team of University of Virginia researchers has released the first-ever database of hurricane evacuation orders in the United States. By examining what has worked (and hasn't) in the face of oncoming hurricanes, leaders and government officials can.....»»
NASA sounding rocket launches, studies heating of sun"s active regions
Investigators at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, will use observations from a recently-launched sounding rocket mission to provide a clearer image of how and why the sun's corona grows so much hotter than the visible surfa.....»»
NASA’s mega moon rocket has just begun a 900-mile journey
NASA's powerful SLS rocket is set for an epic lunar flight next year. But first it has to get to the launch site at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida......»»
Elon Musk says SpaceX and X will relocate their headquarters to Texas
The billionaire blamed a California gender identity law for moving SpaceX and X headquarters. Enlarge / A pedestrian walks past a flown Falcon 9 booster at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California, on Tuesday, the same day El.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 16, 2024 – iOS 18 public beta and new features
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss the release of the iOS 18 public beta, highlighting all the new features, including the ‘Recovered’ album in the Photos app for finding lost or damaged content. Additionally, we cover Apple’s re.....»»
Examining the benefits of worksite weight-based discrimination training
A workshop developed by University of Oregon researchers shows promise in reducing bias against people with larger bodies in the workplace, according to a new study......»»
SpaceX footage shows spectacular Super Heavy static fire
SpaceX has shared spectacular imagery showing a static fire of the Super Heavy booster ahead of its fifth test flight as part of the Starship vehicle......»»
With Falcon 9 grounded, SpaceX test-fires booster for next Starship flight
SpaceX says a liquid oxygen leak caused the failure of a Falcon 9 launch last week. Enlarge / A drone shot looking down on SpaceX's Super Heavy booster during a test-firing of its 33 Raptor engines Monday. (credit: SpaceX).....»»
SpaceX rocket accident leaves company"s Starlink satellites in wrong orbit
A SpaceX rocket has failed for the first time in nearly a decade, leaving the company's internet satellites in an orbit so low that they're doomed to fall through the atmosphere and burn up......»»
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket experiences rare failure
SpaceX's highly reliable Falcon 9 rocket has experienced a rare failure that means the latest batch of the company's Starlink satellites won't make it into orbit, the company said Friday, as regulators opened an investigation......»»
SpaceX’s unmatched streak of perfection with the Falcon 9 rocket is over
An investigation into the engine failure could delay SpaceX's upcoming crew launches. Enlarge / Numerous pieces of ice fell off the second stage of the Falcon 9 rocket during its climb into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base,.....»»
Rocket Report: Chinese firm suffers another failure; Ariane 6 soars in debut
"This powers Europe back into space.” Enlarge / The Ariane 6 rocket takes flight for the first time on July 9, 2024. (credit: ESA - S. Corvaja) Welcome to Edition 7.02 of the Rocket Report! The highlight of this week w.....»»
Report suggests measures to promote phosphorus recovery and recycling in Norway
A new report on phosphorus, an essential element for Norwegian agriculture and aquaculture, suggests measures to ensure the mineral is recovered and reused......»»
Yemen Houthi rebels fired an Iranian missile at Norwegian-flagged ship, debris analyzed by US shows
Yemen Houthi rebels fired an Iranian missile at Norwegian-flagged ship, debris analyzed by US shows.....»»
SpaceX photos show Super Heavy heading to launchpad for fifth starship flight
SpaceX has shared photos of the Super Heavy booster being transported to the launchpad ahead of the Starship’s fifth test flight......»»
The Head of NASA Science Spent a Whole Weekend Building a LEGO Rocket
Scientific American sat down with Nicola Fox, head of NASA science, to talk about her LEGO-building hobby, the agency’s massive Space Launch System rocket and the NASA science she’s most excited about.....»»
Europe’s New Ariane 6 Rocket Launches at Last
Europe rejoins the new space race with the launch of its long-awaited Ariane 6 rocket.....»»
Car nicked from under nose of valet parking, AirTag saves the day
When valet parking failed to notice his car being stolen, and shopping mall security were useless, a Kuala Lumpur driver and his friends tracked down the thief with an AirTag.The recovered car (Source: owner Zach Khai Shin on Facebook)Often when a ca.....»»
Congress apparently feels a need for “reaffirmation” of SLS rocket
Because I'm tall enough, I'm orange enough, and doggone it, Senators like me. Enlarge / Stuart Smalley is here to help with daily affirmations of SLS. (credit: Aurich Lawson | SNL) There is a curious section in the new c.....»»
Study shows entrepreneurs should tweak their pitches based on how innovative their idea is
In a study examining styles of pitching ideas to audiences, researchers found that pitches promoting radical ideas are better received when framed in concrete and explanatory "how" terms, while progressive ideas do better with abstract "why" style of.....»»