Tech

a sleek silver jet with a sharp nose cone flies above a mountain range

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet sets new speed record during 7th test flight

By Samantha Mathewson published

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft set a new speed record during its latest test flight on Nov. 5, marking a major milestone toward flying at supersonic speeds.

Tech
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NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet test fires engine for 1st time

By Brett Tingley published

NASA's revolutionary X-59 jet is steadily progressing toward its first flight test after completing a set of engine run tests at the storied Lockheed Martin Skunk Works facility in California.

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Spaceflight

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Next Blue Origin space tourism flight will launch 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli

By Mike Wall published

Blue Origin has announced the six crewmembers for NS-28, its next suborbital space tourism mission. Among them are 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli and two repeat customers.

Private Spaceflight
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FAA creating new committee to update launch regulations

By Mike Wall published

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is creating a new committee to review and update its "Part 450" launch and reentry licensing rule.

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Science & Astronomy

Mars meteorite found in drawer reveals history of water on Red Planet

By Keith Cooper published

"We think the water came from the melting of nearby sub-surface ice called permafrost, and that the permafrost melting was caused by magmatic activity that still occurs periodically on Mars to the present day."

Mars
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Humanoid robot may fly on China's Chang'e 8 moon mission in 2028

By Andrew Jones published

China's Chang'e 8 mission to test resource technologies at the moon's south pole is taking shape — and may even include a humanoid form.

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Meet the team

Search For Life

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UFOs 'not attributable to foreign adversaries," new Pentagon report says

By Leonard David published

“Analyzing and understanding the potential threats posed by UAP is an ongoing collaborative effort involving many departments and agencies."

Search for Life
Viking 2 lander at Utopia Planitia – an unexpected rockfest. Viking 2 landed some 4,600 miles from its twin, Viking 1.

Did NASA's Viking landers accidentally kill life on Mars? Why one scientist thinks so

By Victoria Corless published

Dirk Schulze-Makuch is a scientist who thinks NASA's Viking landers could have inadvertently destroyed the life they were searching for. In this Q&A, we ask why.

Search for Life
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UFO whistleblowers tell Congress 'we are not alone in the cosmos' (video)

By Brett Tingley published

The latest congressional UFO hearing featured testimony from former military personnel who told representatives that excessive government secrecy hides the fact that we are not alone in the cosmos.

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Skywatching

Sturgeon full super moon (first 2023 supermoon) rising behind Sirente mountain (Sirente Velino Natural Park) is seen from Rocca Di Cambio (L'Aquila, Abruzzo), Italy on July 31, 2023.

Watch November full moon rise in this free livestream

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Don't miss the Beaver Moon! The last supermoon of the year.

Stargazing
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Black Friday Drone deals 2024: Save on DJI & Holy Stone

By Alexander Cox last updated

Amazon Prime Day Deals We're collating all the best drone deals you can get, highlighting top discounts on DJI drones alongside other popular brands.

Amazon Prime Day Deals
thin blue lines connect faint points in a starry night sky above a low horizon of short city trees and buildings. Just right of top center, a small moon hangs to the left of a bright point labeled Jupiter. On the left in the center, from the constellation Leo, A point labeled Leonids protrudes green lines in many directions.

The Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Are 'shooting stars' in the forecast for 2024?

By Joe Rao published

The annual Leonid meteor shower peaks on Nov. 17, 2024, but a bright moon just two days past full will make viewing this year's Leonids difficult.

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Entertainment

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'Silo' returns for season 2 on Apple TV+: What's in store for Juliette and the Silo 18 survivors?

By Jeff Spry published

Apple TV+'s "Silo" Season 2 launches on Nov. 15 and we've got everything you need to catch up with Season 1.

Entertainment
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Best VR headsets Black Friday 2024: Explore the cosmos

By Gerald Lynch last updated

We've tested the best VR headsets, with immersive PC, mobile, and standalone experiences for a range of price points.

Space Games & Toys
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'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 5: What's the problem with Starbase 80?

By Richard Edwards published

The crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos visits a "cursed" Starbase in 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 5.

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References

A guide to the Canadian Space Agency: Key missions, achievements, and future plans

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

Reference Discover everything you need to know about the Canadian Space Agency, including its missions, achievements, and role in space exploration.

Reference
Autel EVO Lite+_Drone in flight (16 by 9)

Black Friday Drone deals 2024: Save on DJI & Holy Stone

By Alexander Cox last updated

Amazon Prime Day Deals We're collating all the best drone deals you can get, highlighting top discounts on DJI drones alongside other popular brands.

Amazon Prime Day Deals
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Black Friday Telescope deals 2024: Best offers from reputable retailers

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Deals We've scoped out the best telescope deals available this year featuring top models from reputable retailers.

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