Virgin Galactic sends ancient human fossils to space, sparks controversy
The fossilized remains of two ancient humans were launched into space for the first time on board Virgin…
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US Senator calls for investigation into SpaceX as Putin praises Elon Musk
US Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling for an investigation into SpaceX after allegations that Elon Musk was responsible…
FAA concludes investigation into SpaceX Starship Super Heavy mishap
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially closed its investigation into the SpaceX Starship Super Heavy mishap that…
Indian lunar lander conducts hop experiment before entering sleep mode: video
India’s lunar lander Vikram has “exceeded its mission objectives” by successfully conducting a hop experiment on the Moon’s…
What are the privacy concerns when using satellite imagery to solve crimes?
Once the sole domain of meteorologists and geographers, satellite imagery has become an increasingly useful tool for criminal…
Pentagon unveils website to showcase work of Anomaly Resolution Office
The Pentagon has introduced a new ‘one-stop shop’ website for releasing official declassified information about UFOs, which the…
India sets sights on Sun: Aditya-L1 mission launch scheduled for September 2023
Following the success of India’s recent Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has now set…
Japan postpones lunar mission for third time due to bad weather conditions
The operator of Japan’s space agency, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), reported that the planned launch of the country’s…
DOJ alleges SpaceX hirings discriminate against asylees and refugees
The United States (US) Department of Justice (DOJ) has alleged that SpaceX is discriminating against asylum seekers and…
World’s first mission to remove space debris is struck by space debris
It now seems likely that the payload adapter chosen for the “world-first mission to remove a debris from…
Music in space: from Jingle Bells to microgravity instruments
One eerie fact about space is that it is a vacuum where sound does not travel. So, it is understandable…
Indian lunar probe Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on Moon’s South Pole: video
Indian lunar probe Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the Moon’s South Pole, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has…
Russian scientist urges transparency after Luna-25 crashes into Moon’s surface
The details of what caused the Luna-25 to crash into the Moon’s surface should be unveiled, according to…
Russia’s Luna-25 probe crashes on Moon surface
Russia’s Luna-25 mission, intended to mark the nation’s return to lunar exploration after nearly half a century, crashed…
SpaceX has sent over 650 Starlink kits to help Hawaii recover from wildfires
Elon Musk has announced that his companies Tesla and SpaceX are doing their “best to be helpful to…
BAE Systems completes $5.55 billion acquisition of Ball Aerospace
British multinational BAE Systems has announced its strategic acquisition of Colorado-based Ball Aerospace for $5.55 billion.The deal aims…
SpaceX submits mishap investigation report to FAA for Starship Rocket launch
SpaceX has submitted a final mishap investigation report to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), detailing the company’s explosive…
First civilian crew launched into space aboard Virgin Galactic spaceship: video
After selling tickets for 18 years, Virgin Galactic has successfully taken its first tourists to the edge of…