US Space Agency NASA has offered space fans stunning views of locations around the world, viewed from 409 kilometres away from the ground. Astronauts onboard the International Space Station snapped pictures of Egypt, Portugal and Russia, even posing a challenge with one
An American politician was shot dead on Wednesday, exactly one week after a councilwoman was killed just 15miles away. Republican Russell Heller, 51, was found dead shortly after 7am at the parking lot of the local energy company he worked at. Gary
Apollo 14, the eighth crewed mission as part of the US Apollo programme, became the third project to land on the Moon on February 5, 1971. Commander Alan Shepard, Command Module Pilot Stuart Roosa, and Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell crewed the
Rolls Royce has unveiled a new image of an early-stage nuclear reactor design that could help power humanity’s missions to Mars and beyond. The British technology pioneer is working with the UK Space Agency to explore the game-changing potential of nuclear-powered propulsion
Vice President Kamala Harris’ speech at a space launch resembled the writing of a five-year-old, according to blistering reaction from one Republican. Harris attended a Congressional Space Medal of Honor ceremony on behalf of POTUS Joe Biden on Tuesday. The event was
NASA announced that its engineers have developed and tested the agency’s first full-scale rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE). The agency said that the design could significantly change how future propulsion systems are built. The supersonic rocket engine uses detonation, with the design
Comment on this story Comment My mantra throughout the pandemic: Never assume. Never assume a restaurant will be open on a Monday or Tuesday. Never assume you can stroll into a dining establishment without a reservation, even if it’s 5:30. Never assume
Chinese military aircraft and vessels invaded Taiwan’s airspace and waters yet again early Wednesday in what has become a near daily show of intimidation against the island nation. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said four Chinese military aircraft and three Chinese naval vessels were
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
Comment on this story Comment Meditating can lower your heart rate, blood pressure and stress hormones. For many people, it can also provide some much-needed momentary solitude, which can improve relationships and offer an escape from an increasingly fast-paced world. “Everything is