Firefly Aerospace says the premature shutdown of one of its Alpha rocket’s four main engines caused the launcher to lose control as it reached supersonic speed during a test flight over California last week. The company emphasized lessons learned from the mission will boost chances the next test flight will […]
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Ask Astro: How did Earth’s gravity capture (then lose) a 50-year-old rocket booster?
A rocket booster that launched a 1966 NASA lunar probe was captured by Earth’s gravity in November 2019. It then escaped our gravity in March 2021. What gave it enough energy to escape? R.C. Timm Florissant, Colorado The motion of the booster, named 2020 SO, is primarily driven by the […]
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Collects Puzzle Pieces of Mars’ History
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover successfully collected its first pair of rock samples, and scientists already are gaining new insights into the region.
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SpaceX’s Inspiration4 all-civilian spaceflight: When to watch and what to know
Here’s everything you need to know about the private Inspiration4 mission on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon.
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Werk of Art: A stripped-down BMW R100RS from 46works
The phrase ‘renaissance man’ is thrown around too loosely these days, along with ‘legendary’ and ‘iconic.’ But there’s no other way to describe Shiro Nakajima. The man behind the 46works label is a not just a motorcycle builder. He’s also a trained engineer, a talented woodworker, a furniture maker, and […]
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2022 Honda Grom Review
The third generation of Honda Grom improves in all the right ways while maintaining the same low price.
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Biker Fest Returns To Celebrate 35th Anniversary
The event known as Italy’s Daytona celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. Biker Fest will have bike shows, contests, racing and more when it revs up.
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2022 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS First Look Preview
MV Agusta will add the Brutale 1000 RS to its 2022 lineup, giving riders in search of impeccable Italian style a more accessible four-cylinder hyper-naked.
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Need a Portable Grill – Get the NomadiQ Foldup
I’m not going to take this sleek little number in my backpack hiking — but the point is — you could. Best for leaving in the car and pulling out for an impromptu sunset dinner at the park. This is truly a compact and portable gas grill weighing only 12 […]
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Infosec researchers say Apple’s bug-bounty program needs work
Apple allegedly pays less for bugs than its competitors do—and pays more slowly.