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US billionaire buys SpaceX flight to orbit with 3 others

A U.S. billionaire who made a fortune in tech and fighter jets is buying an entire SpaceX flight and plans to take three people with him to circle the globe this year......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 1st, 2021

A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft has set a new record

SpaceX's Crew-8 members are on their way home from the International Space Station aboard a record-breaking Crew Dragon spacecraft......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

NASA begins new deployable solar array tech demo on Pathfinder spacecraft

NASA recently evaluated initial flight data and imagery from Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator-4 (PTD-4), confirming proper checkout of the spacecraft's systems including its on-board electronics as well as the payload's support systems such as the.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

China"s "Thousand Sails" joins Starlink as the latest mega-satellite constellation in orbit

With "Thousand Sails," China joins the race to fill up Low Earth Orbit with mega-satellite constellations......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

SpaceX already gearing up for Starship’s sixth test flight

Following the first incredible catch of the Super Heavy on its fifth test flight, SpaceX is now prepping the sixth test of the most powerful rocket ever built......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

After nozzle failure, Space Force is “assessing” impacts to Vulcan schedule

"It was a successful Cert flight, and now we’re knee deep in finalizing certification." United Launch Alliance has started assembling its next Vulcan rocket—the first destined.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

CAE showcases new pilot training solution for Apple Vision Pro

Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE), a company specializing in flight simulation and training technologies, announced on Tuesday that it has been working on a new app that will use Apple Vision Pro’s special computing to train pilots. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

A Boeing-built satellite just exploded in orbit

A Boeing-built satellite just exploded in orbit.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

MagSafe Monday: LISEN phone holder is a must-have travel accessory for frequent fliers

I spent more time than I care to admit in airports this year, and I’ve found the LISEN Universal Flight Airplane Phone Holder Mount for MagSafe to be an exceptional iPhone accessory. It’s not designed to charge but to keep your iPhone secure and.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

A Boeing-built satellite appears to have exploded in orbit

A satellite designed and built by Boeing appears to have exploded in orbit, for unknown reasons......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Newsom sides with Musk in dispute over SpaceX rocket launches

In a legal dispute between Elon Musk and the California Coastal Commission over the number of rockets the billionaire's company can launch from the coast, Gov. Gavin Newsom has sided with Musk, saying over the weekend, "I'm with Elon.".....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

After seeing hundreds of launches, SpaceX’s rocket catch was a new thrill

For a few moments, my viewing angle made it look like the rocket was coming right at me. BOCA CHICA BEACH, Texas—I've taken some time to process what happened on the mudflats of.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

SpaceX launches 99th operational mission of the year

SpaceX knocked out its 99th operational flight of the year with a Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Friday night......»»

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

Research provides molecular insights into sexual dimorphism of chicken feathers

Birds possess unique skin appendages called feathers that are derived from the outermost layer of skin cells. Feathers are important for several functions, such as flight, temperature regulation, protection from external stimuli, and mating behavior......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated 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

Space Perspective preps first crewed balloon flight, with a special guest

Space Perspective is preparing its first crewed balloon flight ahead of launching a tourism experience with epic views of Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

EU considers calculating X fines by including revenue from Musk’s other firms

Musk could face DSA fines of up to 6% of global revenue—including SpaceX sales. European Union regulators warned Elon Musk's X platform that it may calculate fines by including.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024