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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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New 'Star Wars' trilogy set at Lucasfilm with 'Rebels' writer and producer Simon Kinberg

By Fran Ruiz published

On top of the previously announced standalone big-screen projects, a new trilogy of Star Wars movies is now in active development at Lucasfilm.

Entertainment
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An asteroid hit Earth just hours after being detected. It was the 3rd 'imminent impactor' of 2024

By Brett Tingley published

A small asteroid burned up in Earth's atmosphere off the coast of California just hours after being discovered and before impact monitoring systems had registered its trajectory.

Asteroids
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China planning to build its own version of SpaceX's Starship

By Mike Wall published

China aims to develop its own reusable megarocket over the coming decade, and it will look a lot like SpaceX's Starship vehicle.

Launches & Spacecraft
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft fires its thrusters under green and red lights with a nighttime Earth in the background while docking.

SpaceX Dragon fires thrusters to boost ISS orbit for the 1st time

By Josh Dinner published

SpaceX's Dragon performed an orbital boost maneuver for the ISS; a first for the spacecraft, and a small step toward the space station's ultimate doom.

International Space Station
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Axiom Space looks to India and Europe for rockets to help build its private space station

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Axiom Space of Houston is considering using launch vehicles from India and Europe to help build its commercial space station mission in low-Earth orbit.

Private Spaceflight
tiny six-wheel rovers roll around on an orange mat on a concrete floor. A woman in the foreground on the right kneels next to one, her hand reaching toward it. In the background another woman stands holding a rover, while others look on or sit at computer monitors.

Adorable 3D-printed rovers learn to find blue ball in Mars-like environment

By Samantha Mathewson published

University students tested 3D-printed rovers designed to emulate Europe's Rosalind Franklin ExoMars rover that is slated to launch to the Martian surface by 2028.

Mars Rovers
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Save $300 on the best-motorized telescope before Black Friday

By Jase Parnell-Brookes published

Deals The Celestron NexStar 8SE is on offer for $300 off ahead of Black Friday, which is cheaper than when it was on offer over Prime Day.

Deals
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On ancient Mars, carbon dioxide ice kept the water running. Here's how

By Keith Cooper published

Huge shells of frozen carbon dioxide at Mars' south polar cap resulted in subsurface meltwater, which fed a huge system of rivers, lakes and even a sea, a new study suggests.

Mars
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Best Black Friday 2024 streaming deals: Access more channels for less

By Lloyd Coombes last updated

Deals From Sling TV to Paramount+ and Peacock, there are already some Black Friday 2024 streaming deals available.

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