United Launch Alliance (ULA) has been patiently waiting for the US Space Force's green light for its Vulcan rocket. The plan was to launch a military mission on the rocket last year. Unfortunately, that did not happen, and the Space Force's certification process has not been complete. Meanw
What are the odds of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032? NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has been keeping tabs on asteroid 2024 YR4, initially detected on December 27, 2024. The odds of a collision have shifted from 1. 3% to 2. 2%, as of February 10. These fluctuations are quit
The skies above Southern California were filled with excitement. A Falcon 9 rocket was scheduled for a Sunday evening launch, Feb 9th, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base. But wait for it! The launch was delayed until Monday, Feb 10th, 2025. The new takeoff time was 3:4
Russia recently got a new director for its main space organization, Roscosmos. The current President of Russia has told Borisov you\ have to go. With Dmitry Bakanov has taken over the role once served by Yuri Borisov. This change follows a series of setbacks, losses of satellites, and corruption sc
On December 27, 2024, astronomers in Chile spotted a new asteroid. It was a big deal because this asteroid, now called 2024 YR4, could potentially hit Earth. This is a scary thought, but it's a fact that we need to keep in mind. The asteroid is roughly 40 to 100 meters across. This means it's not sm
When it comes to viewing a rocket launch, SpaceX sure knows how to give the public a show. What can you expect to see when the Falcon 9 rocket takes off on Sunday? Right away, the launch time isn't set in stone. It is planned for 4:03 p. m. , but this depends on the weather. It is not a one-time ch
Apple's potential entry into the business productivity market is an exciting prospect. Google has been a major player in this space for almost 20 years, starting with Google Apps for Your Domain in 2006. This service allowed businesses to use Gmail, Calendar, and Docs on their own
Did you hear about the new asteroid that astronomers just found? Hard to believe, but it’s named 2023 YR4. Okay, to keep it real, asteroid with a 2. 2% chance of hitting Earth on December 22, 2032. This number just popped up because of new observations. So, how did this happen? As we get m
Thousands of satellites are orbiting Earth, and they are expected to double every two years. With so many satellites around now and more are expected to be launched, how do we prevent them from colliding? One important thing to note is that there are ships and aircraft on Earth with sensors
Blue Origin set off to the skies a few days back from their Texas launch site for a 29th run. This trip wasn’t about tourists having a blast in space. It was all about research. In a twist, they spun the capsule enough time to simulate moon gravity. That meant spinning up to 11 times a minu
