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The Polaris Dawn crew.

SpaceX aiming for first commercial spacewalk this year

An entrepreneur who last year was part of SpaceX’s first civilian-only crew is planning additional missions that will include the first commercial spacewalk.
Google's dLight smart lamp.

The stylish Google smart lamp that you’ll (probably) never own

Google has made a stylish smart lamp called “dLight,” but you’ll have to be an employee of the web giant to have a chance of owning it.
Mars' Stickney Crater.

NASA highlights amazing ‘super bowls’ in our solar system

On the day of America's most-watched sporting event, NASA has posted 10 impressively super, bowl-shaped venues adorning worlds in our solar system.
A Chinese Long March 3C rocket launch.

Rocket heading for moon impact may not be SpaceX’s after all

An out-of-control rocket that's forecast to crash into the moon next month was originally thought to belong to SpaceX. But new research suggests otherwise.
Elon Musk giving a Starship update in February 2022.

Elon Musk’s Starship update included movie of Mars mission

Elon Musk has given the first update in two years on the progress of SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket, the most powerful launch vehicle ever built.
The International Space Station pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour during a fly-around of the orbiting lab.

NASA highlights amazing images of ISS shot from the ground

NASA this week highlighted some incredible photographs showing the International Space Station as seen from here on Earth.
Astra's rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

Watch as Astra’s rocket loses control in failed NASA mission

California startup Astra has failed in its effort to deploy four small satellites into orbit after its rocket spun out of control minutes after launch.
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How to watch Elon Musk’s Starship update today

SpaceX boss Elon Musk is about to offer an update on the company’s progress with its next-generation Starship rocket in the first such event since 2019.
A Tesla Model 3 electric car.

Tesla recall aims to end the chill in newer vehicles

A new Tesla recall aims to fix an issue with newer vehicles that stops them from warming up in cold conditions and also impacts the window defrosting function.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk’s Starlink helping to restore Tonga’s internet

SpaceX chief Elon Musk has deployed a team of Starlink engineers to help get Tonga back online after a recent volcanic eruption cut its internet link.
A lot of white Twitter logos against a blue background.

Twitter is testing adjustable video playback speeds

Twitter revealed that it’s trialing adjustable playback speeds for video content, as well as for voice tweets posted on its service.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter.

NASA’s Mars drone nails its first flight of 2022

Following several delays due to dust storms, NASA’s record-setting Ingenuity Mars helicopter has finally taken its first flight of 2022.
Starlink Satellites pass overhead near Carson National Forest, New Mexico, photographed soon after launch.

SpaceX loses Starlink satellites after geomagnetic storm

SpaceX has revealed that a geomagnetic storm may have caused the loss of as many as 40 Starlink internet satellites deployed in its most recent mission.
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Hyundai, Kia recall half a million U.S. cars over fire risk

Hyundai and Kia have recalled nearly half a million vehicles over a fire risk and are advising affected owners to park their automobile outside.
A rocket launching from the surface of Mars.

NASA reveals big decision for Mars Sample Return mission

NASA has taken a major step forward in its effort to bring Mars samples to Earth by awarding the contract for the Mars Ascent Vehicle.
A Wing delivery drone in flight.

Wing drone delivery heads to first U.S. metro area

Drone-delivery leader Wing plans to launch its first service in a major U.S. metro area, with folks in Dallas able to order items from a range of businesses.
mars 2020 perseverance rover

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover breaks 17-year-old driving record

NASA’s Perseverance rover recently drove a record distance on a single solar day across the surface of Mars, smashing the record set by another rover in 2005.
NASA testing lighting conditions for an upcoming lunar mission.

NASA photo reveals special training for astronaut lunar missions

An eerie image released by NASA reveals how the space agency is gearing up for astronaut training for its upcoming lunar missions.
A kea parrot flies off with a GoPro camera.

GoPro keeps recording as parrot steals it from tourists and flies off

A GoPro camera captured a bird’s-eye view of a New Zealand national park when a mischievous parrot nabbed the device and flew off.
Samsung green initiative.

Samsung’s new Galaxy S22 phones built partly with recycled ocean plastic

Samsung has revealed that its new high-end Galaxy S phones will for the first time be made from repurposed ocean-bound plastics such as discarded fishing nets.
The International Space Station’s solar arrays provide power for the orbiting laboratory. NASA will install a total of six new roll out solar arrays in front of the existing arrays at 1A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B to augment the power. During the Aug. 24 spacewalk, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and astronaut Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency will install the modification kit on the 4A power channel, where the next new roll out solar array will be installed in 2022.

Watch astronauts perform a ‘space dance’ to mark 300 days in orbit

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei this week performed a microgravity-aided dance to celebrate reaching 300 days aboard the International Space Station.
A Starlink dish.

SpaceX deploys more Starlink internet satellites in prep for premium service

SpaceX has launched another batch of Starlink internet satellites just as the company begins offering a premium service alongside its standard offering.
DJI Mavic 2 Pro

Drone pilots face hefty fine if they fly near the Super Bowl

Drone pilots have been warned to keep their flying machines away from SoFi Stadium during Super Bowl 2022 or face a big fine and potential criminal prosecution.
The International Space Station.

NASA has a dramatic ending planned for the ISS in 2031

NASA confirmed in a report this week that at the end of its operations in 2031, the International Space Station will be sent crashing into the Pacific Ocean.
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Watching a SpaceX booster landing never grows old, so here’s Wednesday’s

SpaceX deployed a spy satellite for the NRO on Wednesday, with the livestream offering some awesome views of the Falcon 9 rocket's launch and landing.
A Nissan "smellmaster" checking the odor of a new car.

Nissan’s ‘smellmasters’ perform odor checks on new cars

Nissan employs professional smellmasters to ensure its new cars don't have a strange odor when the new owner climbs inside.
A view of space.

NASA’s skywatching tips for February include a view of the Orion Nebula

February's skywatching treats include a chance to catch Jupiter before it disappears for a few months, and a view of a bright Venus and the Orion Nebula.
Two people taking their first ride in an autonomous car.

Watch folks react to their first ride in GM Cruise’s driverless car

Watch San Francisco residents react to their first ride in a Cruise autonomous car that has no one sitting in the driver's seat.
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Virgin Orbit video shows how it can compete with SpaceX

Check out Virgin Orbit's latest video highlighting its most recent mission in which it fired a satellite-laden rocket into space from a modified Boeing 747 jet.
Boston Dynamics' Stretch robot.

Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot lands its first gig

Boston Dynamics' highly versatile Stretch robot has landed its first gig almost a year after it was unveiled, with DHL planning to deploy a number of them soon.
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SpaceX ground camera shows cool footage of rocket separation

SpaceX successfully launched the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation 2 satellite for the Italian Space Agency on Monday, January 31.
A view of Saudi Arabia from the space station.

These amazing Earth photos from the ISS look more like works of art

Two images of Earth captured recently by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station look more like beautiful works of art than real landscapes.
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Elon Musk asked to pay $50K to end Twitter bot that tracks his jet

A teen who built a Twitter bot that provides updates on the movements of Elon Musk’s private jet says he’ll delete the account if the billionaire pays him $50K.
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SpaceX suddenly aborts rocket launch due to errant cruise ship

In an unusual turn of events, SpaceX called off its latest mission just 33 seconds from launch on Sunday evening due to a cruise ship in the hazard area.