Rewatch SpaceX’s rocket launch today, see photos
If you missed the pre-dawn launch of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission from Florida, you can rewatch it and see photos from the launch here. SpaceX sends Polaris Dawn crew on potentially dangerous mission Four private astronauts have launched on the…
Starliner returns to Earth unmanned
WASHINGTON — Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft successfully landed in New Mexico on Sept. 7, completing its Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission, albeit without a crew on board. The Starliner spacecraft landed at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico at…
Boeing’s Starliner lands safely, but without Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft made an unmanned landing in New Mexico late Friday, ending a three-month test mission marred by technical problems that delayed the return of NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. The astronauts, who flew to the International…
Boeing’s Starliner capsule leaves the space station and heads home without astronauts
After months of unrest about its safety, Boeing’s new astronaut capsule left the International Space Station on Friday without a crew and made its way back to Earth. NASA’s two test pilots remained in the space station – their home…
Video shows shooting star floating across Tennessee sky
Glenn Sparks was driving east on Interstate 40 in the Greeneville area when he spotted a meteor that amazed him. The shooting star was also visible in southern Virginia. Early Friday morning, a meteor appeared unexpectedly in the sky and…
The best workplace for women in America? Here in Columbus
Nationwide Children’s Hospital opens ambulance tower and research laboratories Nationwide Children’s Hospital opens new outpatient tower, sports medicine clinic and research laboratories A Columbus company has been named the best workplace in the country for women. Nationwide Children’s Hospital topped…
When is the SpaceX Polaris Dawn rocket launch near Cape Canaveral?
SpaceX mission Polaris Dawn prepares the ground for the first commercial spacewalk When SpaceX launches the Polaris Dawn mission this month, it will reach greater altitudes than any manned mission since Apollo — but that’s not all. Safe travels, Polaris…
When will the SpaceX Starlink rocket launch near the Kennedy Space Center?
The best view to watch a rocket launch from the Space Coast is from the beach. Visibility depends on weather and cloud cover. A rocket launch may be planned for early this morning – and depending on the weather and…
Asteroid Apophis will fly by Earth in 2029: What you should know
A threatening asteroid called Apophis is expected to come close to Earth in 2029. Scientists have long ruled out that it is at risk of impact, but still want to study it. Asteroid the size of the Empire State Building…
Asteroid Apophis will fly by Earth in 2029: What you should know
A threatening asteroid called Apophis is expected to come close to Earth in 2029. Scientists have long ruled out that it is at risk of impact, but still want to study it. Astronomers assume that an approaching asteroid will not…
