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NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO).

Moon, Mars, and more: NASA extends 8 planetary missions

NASA has decided to extend a range of active planetary science missions, a move that’s certain to delight scientists attached to the projects.
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is in view in the United Launch Alliance Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 on Aug. 9, 2021.

Boeing gears up for crucial space mission in May

Boeing and its launch partners are making final preparations for the next test flight of the beleaguered Starliner CST-100 spacecraft.
3D Instagram icon.

Instagram test lets you pin particular posts to your profile

Instagram is testing a new feature for its app that would let people pin particular posts above the grid on their profile page.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral.

How to watch SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts launch to ISS

NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the launch of the Crew-4 astronauts to the space station on Wednesday, April 27. Here's how to watch.
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Watch how space station astronauts get ready for bed

German astronaut Matthias Maurer has shared a video showing how microgravity conditions aboard the space station affect his bedtime routine.
Rocket Lab attempting to catch a dummy booster as it falls to Earth.

Rocket Lab video shows practice run for midair rocket catch

Rocket Lab has shared a dramatic video showing a recent practice run in which its customized Sikorsky S-92 helicopter grabs a dummy rocket booster from the sky.
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Watch the splashdown of NASA’s first private ISS mission

NASA’s first private mission to the ISS has ended successfully after the four-person crew splashed down in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule near Florida on Monday.
An Apple iPhone 13 Pro being held in a person's hand.

Apple seems to have embarked on new purge of neglected apps

Apple seems to have embarked on a new round of purging apps from its App Store, specifically those that have been left untouched by developers for a long time.
Jawed Karim in YouTube's first video in 2005.

YouTube launched 17 years ago today with this video

YouTube launched 17 years ago on Sunday, with its first-ever clip featuring an elephant with a "really, really, really" long trunk.
The Bahamas seen from space.

24 amazing images of our planet for Earth Day

Let's celebrate Earth Day with 24 stunning images of our very special planet, all shot from space.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft docked at the ISS.

Check out this cool NASA image of SpaceX Crew-3’s ride home

A stunning image shared by NASA shows the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft at the ISS just a few days before it brings home the Crew-3 astronauts.
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Ford recalls over half a million vehicles over safety issues

Ford is recalling more than 650,000 trucks and SUVs in the United States over a a safety issue affecting the windshield wipers.
A KNaCK backpack prototype undergoing testing.

NASA’s high-tech lunar backpack aims to map surface of moon

NASA is testing a high-tech backpack containing technology that could be used by astronauts to create highly detailed maps of the lunar surface.
iPhone 13 Pro & 13 with MagSafe cases on.

Apple enables faster on-the-go charging with MagSafe Battery Pack

Apple has released a firmware update for its MagSafe Battery Pack that boosts the on-the-go charging power for compatible iPhones.
Elon Musk - Tesla CEO

Elon Musk eyes 2024 for Tesla robotaxi sans steering wheel, pedals

Tesla is aiming to mass produce a robotaxi by 2024, CEO Elon Musk revealed during an earnings call with investors on Wednesday.
solar eclipse captured from mars

Watch this solar eclipse captured from Mars

NASA has shared some remarkable footage of a solar eclipse from Mars, captured by its Perseverance rover earlier this month.
Netflix Home Screen.

Netflix considering ad-supported tier at lower price

Netflix chief Reed Hastings said on Tuesday that he's coming around to the idea of offering an ad-supported tier for a lower monthly fee.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter.

NASA marks a year since Mars drone’s historic first flight

NASA is celebrating one year since its plucky Ingenuity helicopter became the first aircraft to achieve controlled, powered flight on another planet.
The interior of a Tesla factory.

Tesla’s Shanghai workers reportedly sleeping at factory

Workers at Tesla’s Shanghai factory are reportedly sleeping at the site as the city begins to ease lockdown measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.
SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts.

NASA footage shows SpaceX Crew-4 training for ISS mission

NASA has shared raw footage of SpaceX’s Crew-4 training for their space station mission that’s set to get underway in just a few days from now.
The Ax-1 crew aboard the space station.

NASA’s private Ax-1 crew gets some extra time in space

NASA’s first private astronauts at the International Space Station are getting a bit of extra time in space.
Crew-3 astronauts talk about their mission on the ISS.

Watch NASA’s Crew-3 astronauts share highlights of their ISS mission

NASA’s Crew-3 astronauts have been talking about their six-month mission aboard the International Space Station shortly before their return to Earth.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket heading to space.

Watch the key moments from SpaceX’s spy satellite launch

SpaceX successfully launched a spy satellite for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office on Sunday morning. Watch the key moments here.
NASA's SLS rocket on its way to the launchpad.

NASA’s new moon rocket to depart launchpad after failed test

Following three failed attempts at completing a wet dress rehearsal involving its next-generation lunar rocket, NASA is now discussing when to try again.
Segway's Engine Speaker.

Segway’s Engine Speaker makes your scooter sound like a Ferrari

Segway Ninebot's new speaker for scooters makes four different engine noises that will loudly announce your presence to nearby pedestrians.
Roboticist Cassie Moreira working at Boston Dynamics.

Roboticist shares why she loves working at Boston Dynamics

A new video from robot specialist Boston Dynamics features electrical engineer Cassie Moreira talking about why she loves working there.
Elon Musk holding two thumbs up.

Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for huge amount of money

Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter for $43 billion. The Tesla and SpaceX boss confirmed the move in a tweet on Thursday.
The Ax-1 crew aboard the space station.

NASA’s first paying crew on ISS: ‘We want to go to the moon!’

NASA's first paying astronauts to visit the International Space Station have been answering questions about their mission so far.
The James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope has gone cold, but that’s good

Almost four months after launch, the James Webb Space Telescope has just taken a big step toward making its first observations of deep space.
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Watch Volocopter fly first full-size version of its unique aircraft

Watch Volocopter's first full-size version of its unique multi-rotor VoloCity electric aircraft take its maiden flight.
Elon Musk.

Elon Musk hit with lawsuit over controversial Twitter stake

A Twitter investor has launched a class action lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of costing shareholders money following the billionaire's purchase of Twitter stock.
A comet zipping through the universe.

Largest comet ever seen is coming our way, but don’t worry

Astronomers have confirmed that an 80-mile-wide comet first spotted by the Hubble Space Telescope is the biggest ever seen.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter.

NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter sets new flight records on Mars

NASA has revealed that, almost a year since its historic first flight, the Ingenuity helicopter has set two new records on Mars.
Perseverance illustration

Watch how the Perseverance rover drives autonomously across Mars

A new NASA video explains how its Perseverance Mars rover is using self-driving smarts to move safely across the Martian surface.