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Archive for August 21st, 2024

SpaceX Polaris Dawn private spacewalk mission: Live updates

August 21st, 2024 by

Find out the latest about SpaceX’s private Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission for billionaire Jared Isaacman.

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‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ canceled after just 1 season

August 21st, 2024 by

After pre-release rumors and a divisive season 1 run on Disney Plus, it’s been reported that ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ won’t be back for season 2.

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Some rocky exoplanets could have huge amounts of water in their molten cores

August 21st, 2024 by

Young, hot planets could soak up a lot of water into their core, with up to 10 times more water inside than on the surface of the planet.

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Get $240 off the Celestron NexStar 8SE computerized telescope

August 21st, 2024 by

Save a massive $240 on the Celestron NexStar 8SE telescope, a scope we rate as the best motorized model on the market.

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European commercial rocket explodes during test fire ahead of planned debut launch

August 21st, 2024 by

Rocket Factory Augsburg’s first rocket was destroyed in an explosion on Aug. 19 during a static fire test at Saxavord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands.

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Orange you glad there’s fruit in space? These astronauts sure are (video)

August 21st, 2024 by

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick takes a dramatic bite of an orange slice in a new video, illustrating the joy of receiving rare fresh fruit deliveries on the ISS.

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SpaceX launches 22 Starlink internet satellites into orbit, lands brand-new rocket (video)

August 21st, 2024 by

SpaceX launched a new batch of Starlink internet satellites into orbit with a rocket that, in a rarity for the company, made its maiden voyage on the flight.

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Have astronomers found the ‘secret recipe’ for rapid planet growth?

August 21st, 2024 by

Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus may dominate the solar system, but their formation remains mysterious. A new model could account for these planets’ rapid and efficient births.

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