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A drone show over Perth, Australia,

Drone show mishap sees flying machines drop out of the sky

A drone-based light show turned chaotic after some of the flying machines began falling out of the sky and crashing into the water during the performance.
FIFA's ticketing app for the 2022 World Cup.

World Cup: FIFA app made U.S. soccer fans’ tickets disappear

The Middle East's first World Cup got off to a rocky start on Monday after some fans were left unable to access their digital tickets after FIFA's app crashed.
Earth, the moon, and the Orion spacecraft.

After lunar flyby, Orion snaps incredible ‘Earthset’ image

NASA posted an incredible Earthset image on Monday. It shows Earth moving behind the moon, with part of the Orion spacecraft also visible.
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Twitter closes offices as ‘work pledge’ deadline passes

In a surprise move on Thursday, Twitter closed its offices and suspended badge access, telling staff not to return until Monday, November 21.
Animation screen grab showing NASA's upcoming Mars Sample Return mission.

Watch NASA’s cinematic animation of upcoming Mars Sample Return mission

NASA has released a cinematic animation showing some of the key moments from the upcoming Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission.
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How to watch the spectacular Leonid meteor shower tonight

With the Leonids known to create particularly bright streaks across the sky, we should be in for a treat on Thursday night when the meteor shower peaks.
Artist concept of the SpaceX Starship on the surface of the Moon.

NASA inks deal with SpaceX for second crewed lunar landing

NASA has inked a deal with SpaceX for a second mission to put astronauts on the lunar surface before the end of this decade.
Orion's first image of Earth.

NASA’s moon spacecraft beams back first images of Earth

NASA’s uncrewed Orion spacecraft has sent back its first images of Earth as it heads toward a rendezvous with the moon as part of the Artemis I mission.
NASA's SLS rocket launching at the start of the Artemis I mission.

NASA’s historic Artemis I mission finally underway with SLS rocket launch

NASA has successfully launched its next-generation SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft on a test flight to the moon, ushering in a new era of space exploration.
A view of Earth from an astronaut's helmet camera during a spacewalk at the ISS.

NASA spacewalk video features a stunning view of Earth

Two American astronauts spent just over 7 hours outside the International Space Station on Tuesday in what was NASA's first spacewalk since March.
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Elon Musk reveals date for Twitter Blue relaunch

New Twitter owner Elon Musk has shared a date for the relaunch of the platform's premium Twitter Blue service, which paused sign-ups last Friday.
NASA's SLS rocket at the Kennedy Space Center.

How to watch tonight’s launch of NASA’s mega moon rocket

NASA will try again to launch its next-generation SLS rocket on Wednesday morning ET (Tuesday evening PT). Here's everything you need to know to view the event.
NASA's SLS rocket on its way to the launchpad.

NASA needs good weather for Artemis launch, here’s how it’s looking

Two recent hurricanes have disrupted NASA’s plans for the maiden launch of its next-generation moon rocket. So how's it looking for this week's launch attempt?
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Google to pay $392 million to 40 states in location-tracking settlement

In what is reportedly the biggest multistate privacy settlement to date, Google will pay $392M to 40 U.S. states to settle a dispute over location tracking.
USAF's X-37B space plane.

Air Force’s experimental space plane returns after record flight

The Air Force’s experimental X-37B space plane has returned to Earth after a record mission lasting 908 days, beating its previous stay in space by 129 days.
Artist's illustration of CAPSTONE approaching the moon.

NASA’s CAPSTONE arrival brings lunar space station a step closer

Despite some tense moments on its way to the moon, NASA has confirmed that the CAPSTONE CubeSat has successfully completed its first orbit insertion maneuver.
A NASA spacewalk.

How to watch the first NASA spacewalk in eight months

NASA is about to lead its first spacewalk since March 2022, with two American astronauts embarking on their first excurions outside the space station.
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Apple slashes trade-in values for its iPhones and more

For at least the third time this year, Apple has slashed the maximum trade-in values for its iPhones, iPads, computers, and smartwatches.
The Space Shuttle Challenger launching in 1986.

Challenger space shuttle fragment found 36 years after disaster

NASA has confirmed the discovery of a section of the Challenger shuttle that exploded soon after launch in 1986 with the tragic loss of all seven crew members.
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B, Monday, April 4, 2022.

NASA inspects SLS moon rocket following Hurricane Nicole

NASA left its SLS rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center as Hurricane Nicole passed through on Thursday. A team is now checking its condition.
A photo taken from a drone.

DJI’s 2022 drone contest offers record prize pool

Leading drone maker DJI has teamed up with SkyPixel for their eighth annual photo and video contest, which this year comes with a record prize pool.
A digital image of Elon Musk in front of a stylized background with the Twitter logo repeating.

Elon Musk invites Twitter complaints, gets 83,000 replies

Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, on Wednesday invited users to send him their complaints about the platform. More than 80,000 tweets came flooding in.
The Cygnus cargo spacecraft after being captured by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the ISS.

NASA’s Cygnus docks successfully with ISS despite solar array issue

Despite having only one of its two solar arrays deployed, NASA’s Cygnus spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on Wednesday.
Closeup of the Instagram app icon.

Instagram starts rolling out scheduled posts

It's taken a while, but Instagram is finally rolling out a scheduling feature that lets you plan posts more than two months ahead.
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Twitter to revamp verified accounts with a new label

There's a new label coming to Twitter! It will replace the old verification badge, which itself will now denote membership of Twitter Blue. Let us explain.
NASA's SLS rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA shifts launch date again for its mega moon rocket

A storm approaching Florida has prompted NASA to set a new target date for the launch of its mega moon rocket from the Kennedy Space Center.
NASA's SLS rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s mega moon rocket looks tiny in this launchpad shot

Check out this striking image taken high above the Kennedy Space Center showing NASA's SLS rocket on the launchpad ahead of next week's maiden flight.
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus space freighter approaches the International Space Station where the Canadarm2 robotic arm is poised to capture it for docking.

NASA has an issue with the Cygnus spacecraft heading to ISS

NASA is assessing the condition of a Cygnus spacecraft that’s only managed to deploy one of its two solar arrays as it heads to the ISS on a supply mission.
A nearly total eclipse of November’s full “Beaver Moon” captured over the city of New Orleans before dawn on Nov. 19, 2021. The 97% eclipse clocked in at 3 hours, 28 minutes, and 24 seconds, making it the longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years.

You can watch Tuesday’s total lunar eclipse even if it’s cloudy

If cloud cover ruins your view of Tuesday's lunar eclipse, or you're in a part of the world from where it's not viewable, there's still a way to witness it.
Siri in action on an iPhone.

Hey Siri, let me just say Siri

Apple is reportedly working on a change to the wake phrase for Siri, the digital assistant that works with most of its devices.
An iPhone 14 Pro Max with the display turned on. We see the Home Screen and Pixel Pals running in the Dynamic Island.

Everyone is going to face longer waits for new iPhones

Apple says customers planning to buy an iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max face longer wait times due to an issue at a key manufacturing facility.
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Musk says some impersonation Twitter accounts face permanent ban

New Twitter owner Elon Musk has laid out a strict new rule for any impersonation account that fails to explicitly state that it's a parody.
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Do look up to enjoy November’s space treats

This month is an exciting one for skywatchers, with a total lunar eclipse, an enormous star, and a meteor shower three highlights to enjoy.
A helicopter attempting to catch a falling rocket booster.

Rocket Lab will use a helicopter to catch a falling rocket booster

New Zealand spaceflight company Rocket Lab is planning to catch the first-stage of an Electron rocket as it falls back to Earth shortly after launch on Friday.