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NASA's Orion spacecraft as it flies by the moon.

These missions are heading to the moon in 2023

NASA's recent Artemis I mission has put the spotlight back on lunar exploration, so let's take a look at the moon missions set for 2023.
Amazon's delivery drone carrying a package.

Amazon starts drone delivery trials in California and Texas

Amazon has launched drone delivery trials in new locations in California and Texas as it continues its decade-long effort to deliver from the sky.
Research into the benefits of a silly walk.

Monty Python’s silly walk ideal for burning calories, research shows

More than half a century after first airing on the BBC, Monty Python’s famous silly-walk sketch has inspired a fitness-focused research study.
As Earthrise as seen from the Orion spacecraft in 2022.

NASA shares Orion moon video on anniversary of iconic Earthrise image

Fifty-four years after Apollo 8 captured the iconic Earthrise image, NASA has shared some amazing footage from the Orion's recent lunar mission.
Google Nest Doorbell (battery) camera lens.

Doorbell camera captures much more than just a house visitor

While most Alaskans slept early on Wednesday, a number of doorbell cameras captured a natural phenomenon that would otherwise have gone largely unnoticed.
Twitter logo in white stacked on top of a blue stylized background with the Twitter logo repeating in shades of blue.

Elon Musk just did something uncontroversial at Twitter

Twitter has been experiencing much turbulence since Elon Musk bought the firm at the end of October. But on Thursday, he finally did something uncontroversial.
A spacewalk at the ISS in December 2022.

NASA shares video clips from Thursday’s successful spacewalk

NASA has shared several video clips of a successful spacewalk that took place at the International Space Station on Thursday.
Boston Dynamics' Spot robot.

Boston Dynamics’ festive robot video has a surprise ending

Robot specialists Boston Dynamics has shared a festive video featuring Spot, its dog-like robotic quadruped. But the ending is something of a surprise.
The first Mars rock sample left at a collection site by NASA's Perseverance rover.

NASA’s Mars rover makes ‘one small drop for humankind’

A special operation performed this week by the Perseverance rover takes NASA another step closer to bringing the first Mars rock samples to Earth.
This illustration shows NASA's InSight spacecraft with its instruments deployed on the Martian surface.

NASA declares Mars InSight lander mission officially over

Just over four years after reaching the martian surface, NASA has officially announced the end of its InSight lander mission.
A view from NASA's InSight lander showing its wind and thermal shield covering some of its science instruments.

Final messages from NASA’s Mars lander will bring a tear to your eye

After four years of service, and with its power almost entirely gone, NASA's InSight lander has sent its final image from Mars.
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket on the launchpad.

Rocket Lab pushes its first U.S. rocket launch to 2023

Rocket Lab’s debut mission from U.S. soil has been pushed to next year after strong winds forced the team to call off another launch attempt.
A digital image of Elon Musk in front of a stylized background with the Twitter logo repeating.

Elon Musk confirms he will step down as Twitter CEO

Elon Musk has confirmed that he will step down as CEO of Twitter as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job.
Expedition 65 flight engineer and Roscosmos cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov, pictured during a spacewalk to perform work on the Pirs docking compartment.

How to watch two U.S. astronauts on a spacewalk on Thursday

NASA astronauts Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio are gearing up for their third spacewalk at the International Space Station. Here's how to watch it.
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket on the launchpad.

How to watch Rocket Lab’s first U.S. launch today

In a major step forward for Rocket Lab, the 16-year-old spaceflight company is about to perform its first-ever launch from U.S. soil.
SpaceX testing an engine on its Starship spacecraft.

Watch this incredible video of a SpaceX rocket test

SpaceX has offered its most dramatic view yet of a space vehicle's engine test, placing a camera directly above the blast.
A Russian Soyuz spacecraft docked at the space station.

Video: ISS spacecraft experiences significant leak

Russia's space agency is continuing to investigate a leak of what seems to be coolant from its Soyuz spacecraft, which is currently docked at the ISS.
The Pillars of Creation, imaged by the James Webb Space Telescope

Watch NASA’s video celebrating 2022’s amazing achievements

Check out NASA's video featuring its top moments from the last 12 months, accompanied by a rousing speech by Bill Nelson, the space agency's chief.
A Crash Detection alert on the iPhone 14.

iPhone 14 safety features alert rescuers after canyon plunge

Apple's new Crash Detection and Emergency SOS features sprung into action this week after a car left a California road and plummeted 300 feet into a canyon.
A digital image of Elon Musk in front of a stylized background with the Twitter logo repeating.

Twitter bans, then unbans account tracking Elon Musk’s jet

Hours after Twitter suspended the account that tracks the movements of Elon Musk’s private jet, the company reversed its decision and put it back online.
Instagram's new Notes feature, released in December 2022.

Instagram’s new Notes feature rolls out with several others

Instagram announced a bunch of new features and tests on Tuesday, including Notes, which offers another way to send short messages to selected recipients.
SpaceX's Starbase facility as seen from the ISS.

ISS astronaut spots SpaceX’s Starbase facility from space

An astronaut has shared a photo from the ISS showing SpaceX’s Starbase rocket facility in Texas, from where it’ll launch the most powerful rocket ever to fly.
NASA's Orion spacecraft as it flies by the moon.

Watch 25-day Orion mission squeezed into just 60 seconds

The European Space Agency has just shared a cinematic video showing the recently completed Artemis I mission in a mere 60 seconds.
Twitter Blue menu option on a white screen background which is on a black background.

Many Twitter accounts could soon lose blue checkmarks

If your Twitter profile page currently displays a blue checkmark and you’re not planning to subscribe to Twitter Blue, expect to lose the mark before too long.
Apple's iPad 10 experiencing a street test.

Watch Apple’s newest iPad meet messy end in durability test

Apple's newest iPad doesn't fare so well in this durability test featuring plenty of scratching, scraping, burning, and bending.
Twitter logo in white stacked on top of a blue stylized background with the Twitter logo repeating in shades of blue.

Elon Musk says Twitter character limit will increase hugely

New Twitter owner Elon Musk said on Sunday that the character limit for tweets will increase hugely, though he didn't say when the change will take place.
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NASA shares new footage in Artemis I mission highlights reel

NASA has released a video featuring highlights from its successful Artemis I mission, which ended on Sunday with the homecoming of the Orion spacecraft.
Twitter symbol photo. Credits: Twitter official.

Twitter confirms revamped Blue pricing and features

Twitter has confirmed pricing and features for its revamped Twitter Blue premium tier, with signups relaunching on Monday, December 12.
An artist's depiction of the Orion spacecraft flying close to the moon.

How to watch NASA’s Orion spacecraft splash down today

NASA's Orion spacecraft is set to splash down at the end of its historic Artemis I mission on Sunday, December 11. Here's how to watch the homecoming.
iCloud storage on the iPhone 12 Pro Max

Apple’s iCloud encryption update hasn’t pleased everyone

Apple new iCloud encryption feature, which improves the security of users' remotely stored data, hasn't pleased everyone.
A Falcon 9 booster coming in to land.

Footage of SpaceX’s amazing rocket landings never gets old

SpaceX released more amazing footage of one of its Falcon 9 boosters making a perfect landing after deploying 40 satellites to low-Earth orbit on Thursday.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft atop the Super Heavy booster.

Eight artists chosen for first civilian moon trip

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has named the eight artists who will join him on the first civilian moon mission, organized by SpaceX.
Twitter symbol photo. Credits: Twitter official.

Twitter Blue looks set to change its pricing again

Twitter could be about to make yet another significant change to its premium service, Twitter Blue, according to a report on Wednesday.
NASA's Lunar Flashlight spacecraft.

How to watch SpaceX launch NASA’s Lunar Flashlight mission

NASA’s Lunar Flashlight satellite will search the moon's surface for water ice in places that haven't seen sunlight in billions of years.