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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket for the Crew-10 mission.

SpaceX scrubs Crew-10 launch attempt 40 minutes from liftoff

SpaceX and NASA have stood down from Wednesday's launch attempt of Crew-10 to the space station due to a technical issue on the ground.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions to orbit.

SpaceX just launched two major NASA missions at once — watch the highlights

SpaceX and NASA successfully launched two major missions to orbit in a liftoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday night.
A star trail captured from the ISS.

Astronaut’s stunning photo would look just fine in an art gallery

In his final days aboard the space station in a mission that’s lasted six months, American astronaut Don Pettit has shared another incredible shot.
DJI and BYD have teamed up to put a drone station on top of a car.

This DJI kit launches drones from a car roof

Chinese auto giant BYD has partnered with drone specialist DJI to put a drone system on the roof of a car.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon ready for the launch of Crew-10.

SpaceX needs good weather for Wednesday’s crewed launch. Here’s how it’s looking

SpaceX and NASA are making final preparations for the launch of Crew-10 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, targeted for Wednesday, March 12.
ESA's aircraft for astronaut training.

Watch how astronauts train for the space station’s microgravity

Recreating microgravity conditions on Earth isn't easy, but it can be done if you fly an aircraft in a particular way ...
A collection of DVDs.

Warner Bros. responds to ‘disc rot’ issue with its movie DVDs

Movie fans with a lovingly curated DVD collection might want to check the condition of any Warner Bros. discs in their library.
The Starship's Raptor engines igniting for the rocket's eighth flight test.

SpaceX shares stunning close-up footage of Starship engines firing up on 8th flight test

SpaceX has shared some stunning footage of the Starship's 33 Raptor engines firing up at the start of the rocket's eighth flight test last week.
Arianespace's Ariane 6 launching in March 2025.

There was a flawless space mission on Thursday — it wasn’t SpaceX

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft disintegrated soon after launch on Thursday, but thousands of miles away another new rocket enjoyed an easier ride on its first commercial mission.
Starships 8th launch.

SpaceX’s Starship rocket blasts off in 8th test — watch the highlights here

SpaceX has successfully launched the massive Starship rocket for the eighth time. But it lost the Starship spacecraft again.
An AI-driven Maserati breaking a speed record in 2025.

Watch this AI-driven Maserati go insanely fast for new speed record

An empty Maserati MC20 driven by an AI system recently set a new autonomous-vehicle speed record when it reached a blistering 197.7 mph (318 kph).
Unitree Robotics' G1 robot.

This kung fu robot video makes it look like the uprising has already started

Folks often joke about the robot uprising, but this chilling video of a humanoid robot pulling some kung fu moves could well wipe the smile off their faces.
The so-called "Thai aurora" as seen from the space station.

Astronaut’s jaw-dropping photo shows a different kind of ‘aurora’

NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared a striking image of a different kind of aurora.
SpaceX's Super Heavy launch during the fifth test flight of the Starship.

How to watch SpaceX’s 8th Starship flight test on Thursday

SpaceX is targeting Monday, March 3, for the eighth flight test of the mighty Starship, the most powerful rocket ever to launch.
The International Space Station.

The space station is too darn clean, research suggests

Adding more microbes to the ISS could actually benefit the astronauts who spend time there, new research suggests.
Meta AI logo.

Check out Meta’s not-so-cunning plan to take on ChatGPT

Meta is ramping up efforts to take on the likes of OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, according to a new report.
SpaceX Crew-10 ahead of the start of their March 2024 mission.

SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts’ journey to orbit starts now (sort of)

SpaceX’s Crew-10 astronauts are set to fly to the space station on March 12. But in many ways, their journey to orbit started on Wednesday.
SpaceX launches the IM-2 mission to the moon.

SpaceX just launched another mission to the moon

SpaceX has successfully launched Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander toward the moon in the IM-2 mission. Watch the launch here.
SpaceX's Starship rocket launching in January 2024.

Watch SpaceX’s cinematic trailer for Friday’s Starship rocket launch

SpaceX is about to send its mighty Starship rocket to space again. Get in the mood for the spectacular mission by reliving the last one.
Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all light up the night sky alongside the Moon during National Astronomy Week from 1-9 February 2025.

How to view a rare astronomical phenomenon on Friday

You won't be able to see all of the planets in this way again until 2040, so try to catch it now.
EngineAI's PM01 humanoid robot.

Watch this humanoid robot perform a front flip in world first

The impressive maneuver showcases the robot's advanced visual perception, balance control, and ability to deploy complex mechanical and algorithmic systems.
The Starship launching from Starbase in October 2024.

SpaceX will launch its Starship megarocket this week

SpaceX is almost ready to send the world's most powerful rocket skyward for the eighth time.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit tries to put on pants without touching them.

Watch one of the wackiest ‘science experiments’ ever to take place in space

NASA astronaut Don Pettit has taken time away from his cameras to conduct a rather bizarre experiment. In the name of research, of course.
A photo taken from a SpaceX Crew Dragon showing Earth, the moon, and the space station.

Dare look up? China creates spy tech powerful enough to see faces from space

Scientists in China have achieved a breakthrough in imaging technology that could be a game changer for surveillance systems.
Tesla's Cybertruck in a crash test.

Watch what happens when a Cybertruck slams into a concrete wall

As part of its own safety testing, Tesla crashed its Cybertruck into concrete walls, and also rolled it over.
The International Space Station.

NASA astronaut reveals ‘the coolest thing about the space station’

NASA astronaut Nick Hague has just revealed why he thinks the space station is so special.
Apple's iPhone 16e, released in February 2025.

So, what do the experts make of the new iPhone 16e?

The iPhone 16e is finally here, and tech sites everywhere have been quick to have their say.
An image of the moon captured by Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft.

Firefly’s Blue Ghost captures stunning footage of lunar surface

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost spacecraft has captured some stunning footage from 75 miles (120 kilometers) above the lunar surface.
The Humane Ai Pin.

It’s finally over for Humane’s AI Pin — here’s who can get a refund

Humane has been acquired by HP and is ending sales and services for its disastrous AI Pin this month. And only some customers are being offered a refund.
A Falcon 9 booster coming in to land.

SpaceX just achieved another first with its Falcon 9 rocket

SpaceX undertook a Falcon 9 mission with a difference on Tuesday night, landing the booster in a different country from which it was launched.
The F1 75 Live event at the O2 arena in London.

How to watch F1’s glitzy arena event kick off a new season

For the first time in its storied 75-year history, Formula 1 is holding a glitzy arena event to kick off a new season.
People hiking up a mountain.

Tourists are renting robotic legs to climb up a mountain

Tourists in China have been strapping on robotic legs to help them climb a famous mountain, with a rental service proving popular since its launch last month.
Don Pettit's 'starry starry night' image captured from the space station.

ISS astronaut shares epic photo of a ‘starry starry night’

Don Pettit’s been snapping away in orbit again. This time, the NASA astronaut has captured a stunning image of the Milky Way from the International Space Station (ISS) . It also features Earth and city lights some 250 miles below the orbital outpost. Starry starry night from an orbital palette pic.twitter.com/YpFVIEMzO9 — Don Pettit (@astro_Pettit) […]
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching for a record 26th time.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets into the record books

A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster performed a record-breaking flight on Saturday, highlighting the company's ability to reuse its rockets multiple times.