Two NASA astronauts in space right now have some ideas about what the future may hold in low-Earth orbit (LEO), and what they hope to see in a commercial space station.
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“Mechazilla” is Getting its Arms. Now it can Catch Starships!
The past few weeks have seen a flurry of activity at SpaceX’s Boca Chica Launch Complex! In addition to the SN 20 prototype completing a static fire test with three of the new Raptor Vacuum 6 engines this month, the facility’s “Mechazilla” Launch Tower recently received a giant pair of steel arms. Once integrated with the ~135m (~450 ft) tower, these arms will be responsible for “catching” spent Starships and Super Heavy boosters as they return to Earth.
Sun fires off major solar flare from Earth-facing sunspot
A major solar flare erupted from the sun on Thursday (Oct. 28) in the strongest storm yet of our star's current weather cycle.
Alpha Mission Overview
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ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet from France began Alpha - his second mission to the International Space Station - on 23 April 2021. Launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida, USA, on the second operational flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon, he has now spent around six months in orbit on mission Alpha. In addition to science experiments, he has taken part in four spacewalks and countless scientific investigations. On 4 October Thomas became the fourth European International Space Station Commander. He is now the ESA astronaut with the most total time spent in space and on spacewalks.
This moon motorcycle concept by a Russian automotive designer is just wild
A Moscow-based automotive and industrial designer has come up with a novel, new way of navigating the lunar surface.
Upcoming Star Wars TV shows
With a number of upcoming Star Wars TV shows heading your way soon, the Force will be with you. Always.
Proposed Centaur Mission Could Catch Comets in the Act of Formation
A recent plan would send a Centaur mission to Jupiter’s orbit and follow a comet through formation.
A new Oculus VR headset may have been leaked ahead of Facebook Connect event today
Facebook Connect will take place on Oct. 28 and a new Oculus VR headset may have been leaked.
Who should be the next Doctor Who?
Here are our top five picks for who we think will play the next Doctor Who.
Best cameras for photos and videos
These are the best cameras you can buy for photography or videography, for beginners or professionals.
Solar eclipses: When is the next one?
Solar eclipses are one of nature's most spectacular events.
In defense of the J.J. Abrams Star Trek movies
J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movies dared to go boldly go where 'some men' had gone before.
Star Wars movies in chronological order
Watch the Star Wars movies in chronological order and completely immerse yourself in a galaxy far, far away.
Space exploration should aim for peace, collaboration and co-operation, not war and competition
When the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 in 1957, it represented humanity’s first significant foray into the cosmos.
Balky solar array still troubling NASA's Lucy asteroid probe
Lucy's handlers have been working hard to diagnose and fix the problem, but it remains unsolved at present.
Astra now eyeing early November for next orbital launch attempt
Astra's next mission had two potential launch windows: one that runs from Oct. 27 to Oct. 31, and another that's open from Nov. 5 to Nov. 12. Range issues have now closed that first window.
The environmental impact of rocket launches: The 'dirty' and the 'green'
When it comes to their environmental impacts, not all rocket fuels are equal. Which are the industry's 'dirty secrets' and which technologies might satisfy even Greta Thunberg?
Lunar Lander in Dubai
Image: Lunar Lander in Dubai
Bushnell binoculars deals: The best prices on popular models
We've scoured the internet to find the best Bushnell binoculars deals currently available.
A Mars Colony Could be a Hydrogen Factory, Providing Propellant for the Inner Solar System
There are lots of potential uses for a Mars colony. It could be a research outpost, mining colony, or even a possible second home if something happens to go drastically wrong on our first one. But it could also be a potential source of what is sure to be one of the most valuable elements in the space economy – hydrogen.
Early Earth was Pummeled 10x More Than Previously Estimated
It’s no secret that Earth was bombarded with plenty of meteors for billions of years during the solar system’s early formation. Estimates vary on how much material impacted the planet, but it had a considerable effect on the planet’s atmosphere and the evolution of life. Now, a new study from a team led by researchers at the Southwest Research Institute puts the number at almost ten times the number of previously estimated impacts. That much of a difference could dramatically change how geologists and planetary scientists view the early Earth.
