Brett Tingley
Brett is curious about emerging aerospace technologies, alternative launch concepts, military space developments and uncrewed aircraft systems. Brett's work has appeared on Scientific American, The War Zone, Popular Science, the History Channel, Science Discovery and more. Brett has English degrees from Clemson University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In his free time, Brett enjoys skywatching throughout the dark skies of the Appalachian mountains.
Latest articles by Brett Tingley
Watch Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS light up the night sky in free livestream today (video)
By Brett Tingley last updated
Watch comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS light up the sky thanks to a free livestream on Monday, Oct. 21.
SpaceX's Elon Musk calls on FAA chief to resign
By Brett Tingley published
SpaceX continues to engage the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in a heated and very public debate over launch licensing and alleged violations.
US Space Force partners with India to open a microchip factory for next-gen tech
By Brett Tingley published
The United States is partnering with India to establish a new factory that will manufacture microchips to enable next-generation technologies for the U.S. Space Force.
SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut flight for NASA launches this week. Here's how it turned into a rescue mission
By Brett Tingley published
SpaceX's Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station on Sept. 26 will be a rescue mission of sorts, bringing up empty seats for two NASA astronauts currently in space without a ride home.
Harvest Moon Supermoon lunar eclipse: How to watch online for free tonight
By Brett Tingley last updated
A partial lunar eclipse of the Super Harvest Moon is coming tonight (Sept. 17.) Here's how you can watch it online for free.
A partial lunar eclipse of the Harvest Moon Supermoon is coming this week. Here's everything you need to know
By Brett Tingley last updated
September's Full Harvest Moon will be a supermoon in addition to experiencing a partial lunar eclipse. Here's everything you need to know for this month's full moon.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronaut plays 'Star Wars' song in music video beamed from space (video)
By Brett Tingley published
Polaris Dawn astronaut Sarah Gillis released a new music video from space while playing violin inside the mission's Crew Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronauts perform historic 1st private spacewalk in orbit (video)
By Brett Tingley published
Two Polaris Dawn astronauts completed the world's first all-private spacewalk in their new SpaceX extravehicular activity suits, on Day 3 of the groundbreaking mission.
SpaceX's historic private Polaris Dawn astronaut launch lights up predawn sky (photos)
By Brett Tingley published
SpaceX launched the history-making Polaris Dawn mission early this morning, and the nighttime launch made for some incredible imagery.
Watch a 100,000-mile-high tower of plasma erupt from the sun in this stunning video
By Brett Tingley published
Astrophotographer Mark Johnston got a front row seat to an epic fireworks show when he filmed a 100,000-mile-high tower of plasma erupting from the sun.
China's mysterious space plane returns to Earth after 268 days in orbit
By Brett Tingley published
China's reusable space plane has landed after spending over 8 months in orbit on a largely secret mission.
NASA's solar sail spacecraft is visible in the night sky. Here's how to see it
By Brett Tingley published
NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) can be seen with the naked eye as it orbits Earth, and can be tracked with a helpful app.
Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory smart telescope review
By Brett Tingley published
Review The Celestron Origin is an easy-to-use smart telescope that will have you producing stunning pictures of deep sky objects in minutes.
Tiny asteroid burns up harmlessly in Earth's atmosphere over Philippines. 'Discovered this morning,' ESA says
By Brett Tingley published
A 3-foot (1-meter) asteroid burned up harmlessly over the Philippines today (Sept. 4) after being detected just this morning.
Shelved NASA spacecraft could spy on asteroid Apophis before 2029 Earth flyby
By Brett Tingley published
NASA is considering pulling a pair of shelved spacecraft out of storage to spy on notorious asteroid Apophis ahead of its April 2029 Earth flyby.
Trump says he'd create a Space National Guard if elected
By Brett Tingley published
Former President Trump said he would create a Space National Guard if elected for a second term this November.
Europe's 1st commercial rocket by RFA explodes on test stand at Scotland spaceport
By Brett Tingley published
Rocket Factory Augsburg's first rocket was destroyed in an explosion on Aug. 19 during a static fire test at Saxavord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands.
Watch Saturn disappear behind the moon in free livestream Aug. 20
By Brett Tingley published
The ringed gas giant and our moon will stroll through the night sky side-by-side, and some parts of Earth will even witness Saturn behind the moon during a lunar occultation.
US Space Force will make history when SpaceX's Crew-9 mission launches in September
By Brett Tingley published
When Crew-9 lifts off no earlier than Sept. 25, Space Force will be launching one of their own active servicemembers from their own launch complex for the first time ever.
Private space launches could double by 2028, FAA says
By Brett Tingley published
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expects the number of licensed launches each year to continue rising steeply, potentially reaching 338 by 2028.
SpaceX to resume astronaut launches on Aug. 18 with Crew-9 mission to ISS
By Brett Tingley published
The ninth crew rotation for SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to lift off on Aug. 18 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Park Fire rages across California in dramatic satellite video
By Brett Tingley published
The second-largest wildfire of 2024 continues to rage in northern California, and satellites are watching the destruction unfold.
NASA cancels $450 million VIPER moon rover due to budget concerns
By Brett Tingley published
NASA announced it has ended the VIPER rover project, which was intended to explore the moon in search of ice near the lunar south pole.
Private space-junk probe gets up-close look at discarded rocket in orbit (photo)
By Brett Tingley published
Astroscale's ADRAS-J spacecraft snapped a striking image of a rocket body floating lifeless above a blue-and-white Earth, with the sun's glare reflecting off of it.
SpaceX teases catching Super Heavy booster with 'chopsticks' on upcoming Starship test flight (video)
By Brett Tingley published
SpaceX released a highlight reel from the fourth flight test of the Starship megarocket, which includes a tease of a new capability the company may test on an upcoming flight.
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