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NASA’s InSight lander detects ‘monster quake’ on Mars

NASA’s InSight Mars lander recently detected a magnitude-5 quake, making it the strongest tremor ever felt on another planet.
DJI's new Mini 3 Pro drone, according to a leaked image.

DJI Mini 3 Pro unboxing video drops just ahead of launch

DJI is set to unveil its Mini 3 Pro drone on Tuesday, though we already know quite a bit about the new quadcopter. A leaked unboxing video tells us even more.
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BMW shipping cars without advertised Apple and Google features

The global chip shortage continues to cause problems for automakers, to the point where some are shipping vehicles without all of their advertised features.
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Elon Musk plans to quintuple Twitter revenue by 2028

Prospective Twitter owner Elon Musk believes he can quintuple the company’s revenue by 2028 via various means that include a new subscription tier called "X."
Stamps showing the James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope to feature on new U.S. stamps

A new stamp celebrating the most powerful space telescope ever built will be issued by the United States Postal Service later this year.
Crew-3 prior to departure from the ISS.

How to watch SpaceX Crew-3 depart the space station tonight

SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts are set to depart the ISS early on Thursday morning after a six-month stay aboard the orbital laboratory. Here's how to watch.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft at Cape Canaveral in Florida.

Watch Boeing’s Starliner capsule hoisted atop Atlas V rocket

After two failed attempts to send Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to the ISS in a crucial test flight, the team is now just a couple of weeks from trying again.
Spot robot dancing.

Spot’s latest robot dance highlights new features

Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot has hit the dance floor again in a new video that seeks to highlight recent improvements made to the quadruped robot.
Elon Musk stands looking to his right.

Elon Musk reveals who might have to pay to use Twitter

As prospective Twitter owner Elon Musk prepares to take the microblogging service in a new direction, users are keen to know what he plans to do with it.
Astronauts testing their spacesuits on the ISS.

Watch SpaceX astronauts perform a ‘waltz’ in microgravity conditions

SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts have been having some fun on the International Space Station ahead of their trip home later this week.
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New Qantas service to become longest nonstop commercial flight

Australian carrier Qantas has announced a new route between Sydney and London that will become the longest nonstop commercial passenger flight.
The moment Rocket Lab's helicopter caught the rocket booster.

Rocket Lab’s booster catch didn’t go entirely according to plan

Rocket Lab achieved a world's first on Monday when its helicopter caught a rocket booster in midair. However, the mission didn't go entirely according to plan.
A helicopter plucks a dummy booster from the sky during a test run by Rocket Lab in 2020.

How to watch Rocket Lab catch a falling rocket booster on Monday

Rocket Lab is about to make its first attempt at catching a falling booster shortly after launch. Here's how to watch a livestream of the event.
Snapchat's Pixy drone.

Snapchat’s pocket-sized Pixy drone takes to the skies

Snapchat has released an autonomous drone for capturing video and photos. The Pixy quadcopter brings high-tech specs as it joins the company's product lineup.
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SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts wrap up six-month ISS mission

SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts are fast approaching the end of their half-year stay aboard the International Space Station.
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Do look up: NASA’s skywatching tips for May

NASA is back with its monthly roundup up of celestial treats to spy in the sky. Mercury, a lunar eclipse, and the Coma star cluster are all featured.
The European Robotic Arm attached to the space station.

Space station’s new robotic arm springs to life

Two spacewalkers at the International Space Station activated the facility's new robotic arm for the first time on Thursday, April 28.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft docked at the space station.

Watch SpaceX’s Crew Dragon thrusters guide it to space station

SpaceX has shared a cool video showing the Crew Dragon’s Draco engines nudging the spacecraft toward the International Space Station.

Services shine in Apple’s record March quarter

Apple has reported its best financial figures for the March quarter, raking in a colossal $97.3 billion for the three-month period ending March 26.
SpaceX Crew-4 arriving at the space station in April 2022.

Watch SpaceX’s Crew-4 astronauts arrive at new home in space

SpaceX’s Crew-4 astronauts have safely boarded the ISS on Wednesday after a 16-hour ride to the orbiting laboratory — the fastest Crew Dragon trip to date.
The landing gear from Perseverance's descent to Mars in 2021.

NASA’s Mars drone captures cool shots of rover landing gear

NASA’s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has captured some amazing images of the landing gear of the spacecraft that delivered it to the martian surface last year.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Crew-4 astronauts launching from the Kennedy Space Center.

SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts are on their way to the space station

SpaceX's Crew-4 astronauts are on their way to the ISS after launching from the Kennedy Space Center early on Wednesday.
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO).

Moon, Mars, and more: NASA extends 8 planetary missions

NASA has decided to extend a range of active planetary science missions, a move that’s certain to delight scientists attached to the projects.
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft.

Boeing gears up for crucial space mission in May

Boeing and its launch partners are making final preparations for the next test flight of the beleaguered Starliner CST-100 spacecraft.
3D Instagram icon.

Instagram test lets you pin particular posts to your profile

Instagram is testing a new feature for its app that would let people pin particular posts above the grid on their profile page.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral.

How to watch SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts launch to ISS

NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the launch of the Crew-4 astronauts to the space station on Wednesday, April 27. Here's how to watch.
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Watch how space station astronauts get ready for bed

German astronaut Matthias Maurer has shared a video showing how microgravity conditions aboard the space station affect his bedtime routine.
Rocket Lab attempting to catch a dummy booster as it falls to Earth.

Rocket Lab video shows practice run for midair rocket catch

Rocket Lab has shared a dramatic video showing a recent practice run in which its customized Sikorsky S-92 helicopter grabs a dummy rocket booster from the sky.
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Watch the splashdown of NASA’s first private ISS mission

NASA’s first private mission to the ISS has ended successfully after the four-person crew splashed down in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule near Florida on Monday.
An Apple iPhone 13 Pro being held in a person's hand.

Apple seems to have embarked on new purge of neglected apps

Apple seems to have embarked on a new round of purging apps from its App Store, specifically those that have been left untouched by developers for a long time.
Jawed Karim in YouTube's first video in 2005.

YouTube launched 17 years ago today with this video

YouTube launched 17 years ago on Sunday, with its first-ever clip featuring an elephant with a "really, really, really" long trunk.
The Bahamas seen from space.

24 amazing images of our planet for Earth Day

Let's celebrate Earth Day with 24 stunning images of our very special planet, all shot from space.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft docked at the ISS.

Check out this cool NASA image of SpaceX Crew-3’s ride home

A stunning image shared by NASA shows the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft at the ISS just a few days before it brings home the Crew-3 astronauts.
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Ford recalls over half a million vehicles over safety issues

Ford is recalling more than 650,000 trucks and SUVs in the United States over a a safety issue affecting the windshield wipers.