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1953 von Braun book references 'Elon' on Mars
7-16-2021 |
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A book written 70 years ago by German rocket scientist Wernher von Braun made a rather striking prediction.
First view of NASA's assembled 'megarocket'
VIDEO 6-13-2021 | 3
The first of NASA's enormous Space Launch System (SLS) rockets stands as tall as the Statue of Liberty.
250 ancient rock-cut tombs unearthed in Egypt
5-25-2021 | 1
Archaeologists discovered the tombs at the Al-Hamidiyah cemetery in the desert 240 miles southeast of Cairo.
SpaceX Starship finally lands without exploding
VIDEO 5-6-2021 | 5
After five attempts, the space firm has been successful in landing its prototype rocket without it blowing up.
'Out-of-control' rocket is falling to Earth
5-4-2021 | 16
A Chinese rocket that is currently in a failing orbit is likely to at least partially survive re-entry and fall to Earth.
Apophis flyby offers glimpse ahead of 2029
2-14-2021 | 2
Astronomers will have the opportunity to study the enormous space rock when it passes us by in March.
Rare rock looks just like the Cookie Monster
VIDEO 1-29-2021 | 7
Rock collector Mike Bowers has identified a rare geode-like rock that looks strangely familiar when split in two.
Harvard professor: 'Oumuamua was alien tech'
1-5-2021 | 47
A Harvard University professor of astronomy believes that the visiting space rock was actually built by aliens.
AC/DC once tried to find the Loch Ness Monster
10-28-2020 | 0
The rock band's members once attempted an impromptu Nessie hunt on the banks of Scotland's famous loch.
Firm invents nuclear thermal propulsion engine
10-27-2020 | 5
A new type of propulsion system is being developed that could significantly reduce the time it takes to reach Mars.
Musk: 'Starship could go to Mars by 2024'
10-19-2020 | 6
The SpaceX CEO's upcoming Starship spacecraft/rocket hybrid could launch on a mission to Mars within 4 years.
Asteroid Bennu may have had flowing water
10-10-2020 | 0
The larger space rock from which Bennu was formed may have once had water flowing across its surface.
Couple spots 'bus-sized' creature in Loch Ness
9-26-2020 | 119
Corey Sturrock and his wife had been out for a walk when they spotted something very large in the water.
Famed treasure hunt creator dies, aged 90
VIDEO 9-9-2020 | 26
Forrest Fenn, who famously hid a cache of valuables in the Rocky Mountains, died on Monday at his home.
Airline pilots report 'guy with jetpack' at 3,000ft
9-1-2020 | 19
Two pilots spotted the real-life Rocketeer while coming in to land at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday.
'Cursed' rock is returned to Colorado park
7-26-2020 | 7
A rock that was picked up three years ago from a park in Colorado has since been branded 'cursed' by its owner.
NASA's next Mars rover is attached to rocket
7-10-2020 | 1
The Perseverance Mars rover has been attached to an Atlas V rocket in preparation for its epic journey.
Fireball produces sonic boom over Japan
VIDEO 7-5-2020 | 4
A space rock created quite the spectacle when it lit up the night sky above Japan's Kanto region recently.
Fenn's treasure has been found at long last
6-8-2020 | 26
Hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains, the mysterious treasure has claimed many lives.
Virgin Orbit debut rocket launch ends in failure
5-26-2020 | 5
Sir Richard Branson's new satellite launching company didn't have much luck with its debut flight yesterday.
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