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Japan launches new, cheaper rocket

Japan launched a new rocket Saturday that it hopes will be a cheaper and more efficient way of sending satellites into space. The post Japan launches new, cheaper rocket appeared first on Inquirer...

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SpaceX launches observatory on 3rd try, nixes landing test

SpaceX launched an observatory inspired by former Vice President Al Gore toward a solar-storm lookout point a million miles away Wednesday. The post SpaceX launches observatory on 3rd try, nixes...

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Japanese whisky arrives at the International Space Station

TOKYO–An unmanned cargo ship loaded with emergency supplies — including Japanese whisky — successfully docked at the International Space Station early Tuesday, officials said. But thirsty astronauts...

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Russian supply ship docks at space station

MOSCOW — An unmanned Russian cargo ship has docked with the International Space Station, bringing the astronauts aboard 2.3 tons (2.5 short tons) of supplies ranging from air to garlic. The Progress...

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New NASA photos show massive rocket explosion in Virginia

WALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia — The launch of an unmanned commercial supply rocket on the eastern shore of Virginia was supposed to be a moment of celebration. Crowds gathered to watch as the sun set....

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SpaceX launches rocket 6 months after accident, then lands

SpaceX sent a Falcon rocket soaring toward orbit Monday night with 11 small satellites, its first mission since an accident last summer. Then in an even more astounding feat, it landed the 15-story...

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SpaceX’s returned booster rocket back in hangar

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — SpaceX’s booster rocket, the Falcon, is back in its nest following a historic landing. The California company led by Elon Musk shared a picture of the returned booster...

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Support leg breaks as SpaceX rocket lands on ocean barge

LOS ANGELES — After successfully delivering a US-European ocean-monitoring satellite into orbit, a Space X rocket made a hard landing on a floating barge in the roiling Pacific, breaking a support leg...

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SpaceX satellite launch succeeds, but rocket crash lands

MIAMI, United States – SpaceX on Friday successfully launched a communications satellite to a distant orbit but failed, as expected, to land the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket on an ocean...

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Space station getting inflatable room, a cosmic first

Forget blowup air mattresses. Space station astronauts are getting their first inflatable room. The post Space station getting inflatable room, a cosmic first appeared first on Inquirer Technology.

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Booster rocket fires in key NASA test for Mars missions

NASA's fireworks came early this year with a successful rocket test in Utah. The post Booster rocket fires in key NASA test for Mars missions appeared first on Inquirer Technology.

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China says new rocket brings space station plans closer

China says its plans for a permanent space station remain on track with the successful launch of its new heavy-lift Long March 5 rocket. The post China says new rocket brings space station plans...

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SpaceX launches, lands recycled rocket

SpaceX launched on Wednesday a rocket that had already flown to space and landed it successfully on an ocean platform, as part of its ongoing effort to recycle costly rocket components. The post...

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Russia launches second rocket from new cosmodrome

Marking another milestone after the inaugural liftoff last year, the Soyuz rocket carrying a weather satellite and other equipment took off at 2:41pm local time (0541 GMT), as scheduled. The post...

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Russia loses contact with satellite after launch from new spaceport

The rocket carrying the satellite had been the second launched from the new spaceport. The post Russia loses contact with satellite after launch from new spaceport appeared first on Inquirer Technology.

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Rocket lights sky as it carries satellites from California

A reused SpaceX rocket carried 10 satellites into orbit from California on Friday, leaving behind a trail of mystery and wonder as it soared into space. The post Rocket lights sky as it carries...

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SpaceX bucks launch tradition in 1st flight of new rocket

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX is bucking decades of launch tradition for the first test flight of its new megarocket. The Falcon Heavy is set to become the world's most powerful rocket in use today...

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Back to Earth: Tesla’s losses grow on Model 3 delays

The day after Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk blasted his Tesla Roadster into space; his electric car company's mounting losses brought him back to Earth again. The post Back to Earth: Tesla’s losses...

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WATCH: Elon Musk flips out as Falcon Heavy soars into the sky

“Holy flying f--k, that thing took off,” the CEO exclaimed as he watched the launch. The post WATCH: Elon Musk flips out as Falcon Heavy soars into the sky appeared first on Inquirer Technology.

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WATCH: ’Westworld’ creators make Falcon Heavy short videos with SpaceX

Creators of science fiction television series “Westworld” collaborated with SpaceX to create short videos featuring the launch of the Falcon Heavy with “Starman” onboard a Tesla Roadster. The post...

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