The Space Shuttle Discovery took off on its maiden voyage on this day in history, Aug.30, 1984. For Discovery, the fourth time was the charm: The previous three launch attempts were scrubbed, with one canceled just six seconds before liftoff. That aborted launch â the first of its kind for the Space Shuttle program â […]
On this day in history, August 30, 1984, Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off for its maiden voyage
October 19, 2023 by
China to Double Size of Space Station Touted as ISS Alternative
October 6, 2023 by
The China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) said Wednesday that it plans to double the size of Chinaâs Tiangong space station, extending its operational life to more than 15 years and positioning the platform as an alternative to the International Space Station (ISS). The Tiangong became operational in 2022 and is currently a bit less
House Armed Services Chair Demands Answers on Biden Decision to Cancel Space Command Move to Alabama
August 7, 2023 by
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) is demanding that Air Force leaders provide answers on President Joe Bidenâs decision to cancel the Space Command headquartersâ planned move to Alabama in what Republicans â and some Democrats â call a political decision. âI am demanding that Secretary Kendall and General Dickinson sit for transcribed
Space race: Chinese rocket launches quadruple over decade, survey finds
April 14, 2023 by
Space rockets launched from China have more than quadrupled over the past decade, with more than 60 last year alone, according to a new survey. In 2013, China accounted for less than a fifth of all rockets launched worldwide, ranking behind Russia and the United States. By 2018, China had launched to the top spot. […]
Watch NASA Fire Its Next Gen Rocket Engine for Deep Space
January 27, 2023 by
NASA has successfully tested a new type of rocket dubbed the rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE)âlaying the groundwork for a future propulsion system that could take us to the Moon and even beyond Mars into deep space.The RDREâs design allows it to use less fuel than current propulsion systems, while also producing more power and
Apple Maps app feature can help you find a parking space
January 25, 2023 by
Have you ever driven around looking for a free parking spot or were headed to a venue or the airport not quite sure where to park? This new Apple Maps feature may help. Now, if you were already using Apple Maps, you will be happy to know there is a streamlined way to find parking. […]
Taiwan’s defense ministry says dozens of Chinese military aircraft entered air space near island
January 10, 2023 by
Dozens of Chinese military aircraft and four ships were detected around Taiwan on Sunday amid increased tensions, Taiwan’s defense ministry said. At least 28 of the Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, an unofficial buffer zone that separates the island from China. The People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command said in […]
Biden sees ‘sanitized’ border crisis as migrant encounters plummet at El Paso and encampments cleared: sources
January 10, 2023 by
President Biden got a watered-down version of the border crisis in El Paso, Texas on Sunday, as the number of illegal immigrants coming across the U.S.-Mexico line appears to have plummeted since December, according to reports. Not only that, but the Central Processing Center, which was previously overwhelmed with immigrants, is no longer at its […]
Bengals’ Joe Mixon answers ex-NFL star’s call for coin-flip celebration, Chad Johnson vows to pay fine
January 10, 2023 by
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon answered Chad Johnsonâs request on Sunday when he flipped a coin as part of his touchdown celebration against the Baltimore Ravens. Mixonâs touchdown celebration trolled the NFL over one of the leagueâs playoff scenarios. A Ravens win wouldâve meant a coin flip to determine the site of its playoff […]
FNC’s Carlson: Pentagon Is Prioritizing Purging Space Force Ranks over Possible Unknown Space Threat
May 20, 2021 by
Monday, FNC host Tucker Carlson opened his program questioning the militaryâs response to the unknown space threats reported in various media outlets in recent days, noting the dismissal of  Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier.Lohmeier was removed from his post as commander of 11th Space Warning Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base, CO, after discussing his new book…
Russia Plans to Send Film Crew to Space Station for First Movie Shot in Space
May 16, 2021 by
Russiaâs space agency announced plans on Thursday to send a film crew to the International Space Station (ISS) in October as part of its efforts to become the first nation to shoot a fictional movie in space. âFilming will take place at the International Space Station. The start of the expedition is scheduled for 5…
Democrat Senator for Amazon’s Home State Seeks $10B Giveaway for Jeff Bezos’ Space Company
May 15, 2021 by
AP Photo/Charles Krupa Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Democrat who represents the state of Washington where Amazonâs world headquarters is located, is pushing for NASA to reopen a competition for third-party contractors to build its next lunar lander, after Jeff Bezosâs Blue Origin lost out to Elon Muskâs SpaceX in the competition for the contract last…
‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Will Show Looney Tunes Using Guns, Unlike HBO’s Revival Series
April 5, 2021 by
The upcoming Looney Tunes film Space Jam: A New Legacy will depict the iconic cartoon characters using guns, in contrast to their recent revival on HBO Max. The trailer for the new movie, a sequel to 1996âs Space Jam, shows a gag where Yosemite Sam uses his revolvers to shoot holes in a basketball. The scene presents…
‘Wow, Space Force’ â Jen Psaki Shrugs Off Question About Sixth Military Branch
February 3, 2021 by
White House press secretary Jen Psaki ridiculed a reporter Tuesday for asking a question about the future of Space Force under President Joe Biden. âWow, Space Force. Itâs the plane of today,â she replied wryly to a question from Bloomberg News reporter Josh Wingrove. âIt is an interesting question.â By referring to Americaâs sixth military…
Thanks to Trump, Space, ‘the Next Great American Frontier,’ Is Within Reach.
September 23, 2018 by
When New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently opined that America âwas never that great,â presumably he wasn’t thinking of the stunning achievements of the Apollo space program, which pushed humankind beyond low Earth orbit for the first (and thus far only) time, and landed twelve Americans on the Moon between 1969 and 1972. Apollo’s success […]
Pence To NASA: ‘Space Force Will Be A Reality’
August 25, 2018 by
Speaking at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas on Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence praised the White House Administrationâs new policy in space exploration, promising that the proposed Space Force “will be a reality” and touting the revival of the National Space Council, for which he serves as chairman. “As we speak, the National […]
Trump Vindicated: U.N. Confirms Paris Climate Accord Was a Complete Waste of Space
November 2, 2017 by
The United Nations has officially confirmed what many of us, including President Trump, knew already: the Paris climate accord was a complete waste of space. As UN Environment admits in its latest Emissions Shortfall report, even when you add up all the CO2 reduction pledges made by all the signatory nations at Paris, it still comes to […]