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Illustration of NASA’s DART spacecraft and the Italian Space Agency’s (ASI) LICIACube prior to impact at the Didymos binary system.

NASA’s DART mission successfully changed asteroid’s orbit

In a huge step forward for planetary defense technology, NASA has confirmed that last month's DART test mission successfully changed the orbit of an asteroid.
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NASA did something special 64 years ago today

NASA’s first-ever spacecraft mission took place 64 years ago this week, though unfortunately it didn’t work out as planned.
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airbus video lifts the lid on air show flight displays a380 passenger jet

12 wacky things you can buy in auction of world’s largest passenger jet

Check out some of the weird and wonderful items from the world's largest passenger plane, all of which are going under the hammer this week.
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YouTube to overhaul channel names with @ handles for all

YouTube is launching 'handles' to make it easier for creators to engage with fans and newcomers on the video-sharing platform.
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A prototype of an aerobot balloon that could one day explore Venus.

NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus

NASA scientists have successfully tested a robotic 'aerobot' balloon that could one day be sent on a mission to explore Venus.
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A loop on a roller coaster.

iPhone 14’s Crash Detection feature being set off by roller coasters

Apple's new Crash Detection feature for iPhone and Apple Watch is erroneously activating on roller coasters, leading to unnecessary calls to first responders.
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Watch ISS astronaut’s awesome tribute to 2001: A Space Odyssey

During the final days of her six-month mission aboard the ISS, astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti has paid tribute to the movie classic 2001: A Space Odyssey.
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Number of Amazon’s new holiday recruits equals population of Pasadena

Amazon is aiming to hire as many 150,000 extra workers across the U.S. for the holiday season, with sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000 offered in some locations.
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Amazon’s Scout robot appears to have made its last delivery

Amazon has announced it's ending field tests of its Scout delivery robot nearly four years after it unveiled the machine.
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Watch four astronauts welcomed to the International Space Station

The International Space Station has welcomed four new astronauts, with one of them becoming the first Native American woman to reach orbit.
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Elon Musk reveals first delivery date and customer for Tesla Semi truck

Tesla chief Elon Musk on Thursday night announced the first delivery date and customer for its all-electric Semi truck.
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Satellites reflecting sunlight to form the shape of the Olympic rings.

Look out, space billboards could be coming to a sky near you

The idea of satellite-powered space billboards has been around for a while, but new research suggests they could actually be economically viable.
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The International Space Station pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour during a fly-around of the orbiting lab.

How to watch SpaceX’s Crew-5 astronauts arrive at space station

Four astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. Here's how to watch them arrive on Thursday.
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SpaceX Crew-5 launches for the International Space Station in October 2022.

Watch the highlights of SpaceX’s Crew-5 launch to space station

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the four Crew-5 astronauts to the International Space Station on Wednesday. Here are the highlights.
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Snoopy's spacesuit.

Snoopy is heading to space. NASA explains why

NASA is on the verge of another ride to space that will see the popular character travel all the way to the moon and back.
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Airbus's Sample Fetch Rover and how it might have looked on Mars.

This Mars rover is looking for a new mission

Airbus's Sample Fetch Rover was destined for Mars until NASA pulled the plug on the project in July. But the team behind it is determined to find it a new role.
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The trail from the Dimorphos asteroid after NASA deliberately crashed a spacecraft into it.

NASA asteroid crash left a comet-like trail 6,000 miles long

Check out this image of a comet-like trail that occurred after NASA intentionally crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid as part of a planetary defense test.
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The Moon resort as it could look in Dubai.

Could ‘Moon’ be a giant leap for the tourism industry?

A trip to the moon -- or something a bit like it -- could be on the cards for tourists if a couple of Canadian entrepreneurs get their way.
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center ahead of its Crew-5 mission.

NASA needs good weather for Wednesday’s Crew-5 launch. How’s it looking?

NASA needs good weather conditions to launch SpaceX's Crew-5 astronauts from the Kennedy Space Center to the space station on Wednesday. So how's it looking?
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission is targeting launch Wednesday, Oct. 5, to the International Space Station from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft will carry NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Josh Cassada, along with JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Koichi Wakata and Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina, to the orbital complex for a science expedition mission.

Watch NASA’s cinematic trailer for this week’s SpaceX Crew-5 launch

NASA has released a cinematic trailer as part of the build-up for this week's SpaceX Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station.
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A view from the space station at night.

Gorgeous nightscape shared by outgoing ISS astronaut

Determined to enjoy the enviable view before returning home, an ISS astronaut has shared a gorgeous nightscape from the station some 250 miles above Earth.
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A Wing delivery drone in flight.

Oops! Drone delivery crash knocks out power for thousands

Wing has been making progress with tests involving its drone delivery service, but a recent accident highlights some of the challenges facing such projects.
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NASA’s October skywatching tips include ‘evenings with giants’

What with October just starting, NASA has served up its monthly tips on what to look out for in the sky over the coming weeks.
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The Hubble Space Telescope floats above Earth.

SpaceX eyes mission to extend life of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope

SpaceX is working with NASA to explore the possibility of using its Dragon spacecraft to extend the life of the Hubble Space Telescope mission.
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Illustration of NASA’s DART spacecraft and the Italian Space Agency’s (ASI) LICIACube prior to impact at the Didymos binary system.

DART asteroid impact imaged by Webb and Hubble space telescopes

The Hubble and Webb telescopes captured DART smashing into an asteroid this week – the first time they've simultaneously observed the same celestial target.
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Jupiter's Europa moon captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft.

NASA’s Juno spacecraft shares first image from Jupiter moon flyby

NASA's Juno spacecraft has sent back its first image of Jupiter's icy Europa moon in one of the closest flybys in decades.
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NASA's SLS rocket at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

What’s going on with NASA’s mega moon rocket launch?

If everything had gone to plan, NASA's next-generation SLS rocket would have launched a while ago. But it's still very much on the ground. So what's the latest?
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An aerial view of London on Google Maps.

Google gives Maps’ Immersive View a boost and adds a new vibe feature

Google is expanding its Immersive View feature and adding search to Live View. It's also introducing a feature to help you get a quick feel for a neighborhood.
Mobile News
An engineer aboard the NOAA plane as it flies through Hurricane Ian.

Watch this NOAA plane take on Hurricane Ian

The NOAA has released dramatic footage of one of its aircraft flying through Hurricane Ian as part of a science mission.
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A ULA Delta IV rocket launching to space in September 2022.

Check out this awesome footage of a triple-booster rocket launch

Check out these cool video clips showing a recent launch of a ULA Atlas IV Heavy rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
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The Dimorphos asteroid as seen from NASA's DART spacecraft.

NASA takes a closer look at DART’s final images before asteroid crash

NASA has revealed details about the final images taken by its DART spacecraft just before it crashed into an asteroid on Monday in a planetary defense test.
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SpaceX's Crew-5 astronauts.

NASA targets new SpaceX Crew-5 launch date due to Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian has forced NASA and SpaceX to set a new target date for the launch of four Crew-5 astronauts to the International Space Station.
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The International Space Station.

Hurricane Ian as seen from the International Space Station

Footage from the International Space Station offers an indication of the magnitude of Hurricane Ian, a Category 2 storm that's approaching Florida.
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The DART spacecraft's livestream seconds before impact.

When will we know if NASA’s asteroid defense test was a total success?

NASA has successfully crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in a planetary defense test. But when will we know if the impact has altered the asteroid's path?
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