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James Webb Space Telescope suffers another launch delay

The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope has suffered another delay after an incident at the launch site that means more checks will have to be carried out.
Northrop Grumman's proposed moon buggy design.

This next-gen moon buggy could soon be rolling over the lunar surface

Northrop Grumman is designing an "agile and affordable" moon buggy that could be used by NASA in the upcoming Artemis lunar missions.
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SpaceX boss Elon Musk eyes new date for Starship’s first orbital flight

SpaceX boss Elon Musk has revealed a new date for the first orbital flight of the company's next-generation Starship rocket.
A dog looking at a laptop.

Barking mad? The DogPhone lets a canine call its owner

There are plenty of gadgets that let owners check in on their pets, but how about one that lets your animal initiate a video call? Say hello to the DogPhone.
NASA's Eyes on the Earth satellite tracker.

Check out NASA’s upgraded ‘Eyes on the Earth’ satellite tool

NASA's brilliant "Eyes on the Earth" tool offers a great way to learn more about the vital work carried out by some of the space agency's satellites.
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Twitter just fixed one of its most annoying problems

Twitter has finally fixed an annoying problem with the web version of its service that seemed to make tweets suddenly disappear.
Netflix's Top 10 website.

Netflix launches new ‘Top 10’ website with refreshed metrics

Netflix has launched a new website featuring Top 10 rankings for its library of content that features a new way of measuring a movie or show's popularity.
Astronaut Thomas Pesquet playing basketball.

Watch astronaut’s basketball workout days after returning from space

After floating about the space station for six months, astronaut Thomas Pesquet is once again getting used to living with the pull of Earth’s gravity.
The drone used by Wing's delivery service.

Drone-delivery specialist Wing lifts the lid on its secret testing facility

Wing has lifted the lid on its secret drone facility used for testing and developing autonomous aircraft for delivery services.
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.

Space station astronauts take shelter as cloud of debris threatens their safety

Astronauts aboard the ISS were forced to take shelter in their spacecraft early on Monday as the orbiting outpost came close to a cloud of hazardous space junk.
Snoopy's spacesuit.

Snoopy is heading to space on NASA’s Artemis I moon mission

Snoopy will head to space soon for a trip around the moon, but there are good reasons for sticking the popular character on the spacecraft.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral.

Stunning photo shows SpaceX rocket rising above Florida fog

SpaceX's most recent rocket launch took place at the weekend in thick fog at Cape Canaveral in Florida, and the resulting imagery is absolutely stunning.
Astronaut Thomas Pesquet a few days after returning from space.

Returned ISS astronaut quips about what he didn’t miss on Earth

Astronaut Thomas Pesquet is getting used to being back on Earth after a six-month stay aboard the International Space Station.
A woman with her arms held aloft as she looks at a PC screen.

Microsoft is sending out free gift cards worth up to $100 each

Microsoft is getting into the holiday mood by sending out thousands of virtual gift cards worth up to $100. Be sure to check if you're one of the lucky ones.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, carrying the Crew-3 astronauts, approaches the ISS.

Watch highlights of SpaceX Crew-3’s arrival at the space station

SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts have arrived safely at the space station following a 10-hour rocket and spacecraft ride from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Watch NASA test a small capsule for the Mars Sample Return mission

Watch NASA engineers test a small capsule that could one day bring the first samples of Mars material all the way to Earth.
SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts heading to space.

Watch the key moments of SpaceX’s Crew-3 launch to space station

NASA and SpaceX have launched the Crew-3 astronauts to the International Space Station, lifting off from the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday night.
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Instagram tests Take a Break feature for better time management

Instagram is testing a new feature called Take a Break that's designed to help you better manage your time on the popular app.
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How to watch NASA launch SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts tonight

SpaceX is about to send four more astronauts to the International Space Station, and we have all the information you need to watch the launch in real time.
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See how DJI’s new Mavic 3 drone handles stormy conditions

How well can DJI's new Mavic 3 drone shoot video in stormy weather conditions? A tech YouTuber has just given us the answer.
The iPhone 13 Pro's lock screen.

Apple yields to demands to make iPhone 13 display repairs easier

Apple has promised to end a restriction that made it difficult for a third-party repair service to replace the display on an iPhone 13.
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NASA offers new date for crewed lunar landing as hopes for 2024 fade

NASA chief Bill Nelson says the U.S. won’t meet its 2024 target date for landing the first woman and first person of color on the moon.
Virgin Galactic's spaceplane soaring to the edge of space.

Virgin Galactic reveals how many $450K seats it’s sold for space tourism ride

Virgin Galactic has revealed how many people have so far paid its raised ticket price of $450,000 for a trip to the edge of space.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying the Crew-2 astronauts.

SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts splash down in safe return home

SpaceX’s Crew-2 astronauts have undocked from the International Space Station and are on their way home after six months in space.
Robinhood app on a smartphone.

Robinhood reports data breach affecting 7 million customers

Online stock trading platform Robinhood has been hit by a data breach affecting seven million of its customers, the company revealed on Monday, November 8.
Stars, the space station, and Earth.

Check out this ‘magical’ view from the ISS showing countless stars

A new video shot from the International Space Station points away from Earth to show the "magical" sight of distant stars.
Side view of the Google Pixel 6 Pro.

Google responds to complaints about Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor

Google has finally acknowledged a troubling issue with the in-screen fingerprint sensor on the Pixel 6, but the company didn’t exactly offer a fix.
Thomas Pesquet aboard the space station.

This awesome 4K space station tour reveals its enormous size

A new 4K video tour of the International Space Station takes us through the many modules that make up the enormous orbiting facility.
The International Space Station.

This cool space station video will put a smile on your face

For a bit of fun, five astronauts on the International Space Station recently set the camera rolling for a bit of synchronized flying.
NASA's mini rover that's destined for moon exploration.

Watch NASA test its autonomous mini rover ahead of lunar mission

NASA is developing a small rover with autonomous smarts that will allow it to explore the lunar surface as part of a team of identical vehicles.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.

NASA and SpaceX try to figure out spacecraft launch and landing

NASA says it's dealing with "dynamic and complex decisions that change day by day" as it tries to fix dates for two upcoming SpaceX missions.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.

SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts can’t use Crew Dragon toilet on trip home

A faulty Crew Dragon toilet means that astronauts returning from space next week will have to cross their legs or use an "undergarment" if they need to go.
The Boeing logo on a smartphone screen.

Boeing gets permission for Starlink-like internet-from-space project

Boeing has been granted permission to deploy satellites capable of beaming internet from space, similar to what SpaceX's Starlink service is already doing.
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Instagram link previews have finally returned to Twitter

Instagram links on Twitter are showing preview images again. The feature disappeared from Twitter nine years ago, forcing users to click through to Instagram.