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No SpaceX Falcon Heavy payload is safe as NASA Psyche mission announces delay
SpaceX’s first dedicated Falcon Heavy launch for NASA has been hit by a seven-week delay after spacecraft engineers discovered a software anomaly during preflight…
NASA chief Bill Nelson urges action after ‘heavy weight’ of recent mass shootings
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson added his voice Wednesday (May 25) to the chorus urging action to prevent mass shootings.In a Twitter thread (opens in new tab), the former U.S. Senator (D-Fla.) and one-time space shuttle astronaut said he…
An Entirely New Kind of Highly Reactive Chemicals Has Been Found in The Atmosphere
Every lungful of air we suck down is mostly made up of nitrogen, with a generous helping of oxygen, and a dash of carbon dioxide. But dusting this atmospheric soup is a whole encyclopedia of different compounds and elements, some of which…
New type of extremely reactive substance discovered in the atmosphere
Reaction: ROO + OH → ROOOH (oxygen atoms in red). Credit: University of Copenhagen
For the first time, an entirely new class of super-reactive…
Ship 24 rolls out for testing while Booster 7 receives Raptors – NASASpaceFlight.com
Ship 24 rolls out for testing while Booster 7 receives Raptors - NASASpaceFlight.comWe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on…
Sharkcano, the volcano with sharks in it, erupts
An artist’s rendition of current events.Image: Canva, Graphic: Andrew PaulIt’s been almost four years since society was last reminded that the SyFy Channel’s Sharknado “film” series was a thing, so you know what that means: time for tired…
Boeing’s Starliner Has Landed, but Questions Remain After Imperfect Mission
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft safely touched down at White Sands Missile Range’s Space Harbor.Photo: NASA/Bill IngallsBoeing’s Starliner successfully touched down yesterday on the sandy surface of the New Mexico desert, marking the…
NASA releases stunning Hubble photo of two galaxies locked in a dance
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission.Despite the James Webb being in place and set to start observations this summer, Hubble is still going…
Mysterious dead beaked whale covered in unusual injuries washes up on California beach
A dead beaked whale was found on a California beach with mysterious injuries around its jaw and face. (Image credit: Courtesy of Noyo Center for Marine Science) (opens in new tab)The corpse of a rarely seen type of beaked whale recently…
NASA shares plans for its most exciting and ambitious Mars mission
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission.NASA is planning to send astronauts on a 30-day mission to Mars. The space agency shared some of its plans…