SpaceX’s latest mission is underway with the launch of the Crew-7 mission. The Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, is seen at Launch Complex 39A illuminated by the sunset. Credits: Joel Kowsky / NASA SpaceX successfully sent four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) from Florida as part of its 11th …
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is nearing the completion of its extensive investigation into the safety of Tesla’s driver assistance systems. In a report by Reuters’ David Shepardson, NHTSA acting administrator Ann Carlson revealed that the investigation is coming to a close. This report was later confirmed by CNBC and federal vehicle safety …
An artist’s rendering of an I6 satellite in orbit. Inmarsat A second Viasat communications satellite is experiencing a malfunction in orbit. This time, the issue arises from the fleet of Inmarsat, a U.K.-based company that Viasat recently acquired. The I6 F2 satellite, launched by Inmarsat in February, encountered a power system failure while ascending to …
The Tesla Cybertruck, a futuristic electric pickup truck, has been garnering attention on social media thanks to CEO Elon Musk’s promotion. However, Tesla has yet to release final pricing and specifications for the vehicle first unveiled in November 2019. In a recent company-wide email, Musk expressed concerns about the precision in manufacturing the Cybertruck, as …
The shadow of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is seen on the moon’s surface. ISRO The list is grim reading: Stuck, failed, missed, failed, failed, stuck, failed, crashed, missed, crashed, crashed. Those were the fate of the Soviet Union’s first 11 attempts before successfully landing a spacecraft on the moon, according to a database compiled by Jonathan …
David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images UPS workers have unanimously ratified a five-year labor contract that brings significant wage increases and various enhancements to work rules and schedules, as announced by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters on Tuesday. The contract vote received an 86.3% approval, marking the highest ever recorded in Teamsters history …
During the Axiom Space Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit event at Space Center Houston in Houston, Texas on March 15, 2023, Chief Engineer Jim Stein proudly donned the new spacesuit, designed for lunar exploration. The spacesuit is equipped with a cover layer that conceals its proprietary design. This layer is used solely for display purposes as …
An American Airlines plane takes off from the Miami International Airport on May 02, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images American Airlines pilots have successfully ratified an enhanced labor deal, solidifying an agreement with the airline’s highest-paid work group. This makes American Airlines the second major U.S. airline to secure a new …
During the 2023 Monterey Car Week, a 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Coupe was successfully auctioned, adding to the excitement of the event. The car, sold by Gooding & Company, received credit for its impeccable design and performance. While this particular Ferrari fetched a staggering $30 million, the classic-car market as a whole experienced a …
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has recently awarded contracts worth $1.5 billion to Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman for the development of prototype communications satellites. This move is part of the SDA’s plans to establish the Beta variant of its Tranche 2 Transport Layer constellation, which aims to create a robust network of satellites to …