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Watch Vega rideshare launch live
Tune in to ESA Web TV from 02:36 BST / 03:36 CEST on 2 September to watch the return to flight of Vega on its debut rideshare mission dedicated to...
Searching for the lost dogs of the Beirut blast
Many pets ran away after a massive explosion in Beirut, leaving Leila Molana-Allen pining for a missing puppy.
Hilary Swank on Netflix's sci-fi Away and the ultimate work-life dilemma
Hilary Swank talks about her role for Netflix as the commander on the first manned mission to Mars.
Famous birthdays for Aug. 31: Van Morrison, Debbie Gibson
Musician Van Morrison turns 75 and singer Debbie Gibson turns 50, among the famous birthdays for Aug. 31.
SpaceX launches satellite for Argentina into polar orbit
SpaceX plans to launch a satellite for Argentina's space agency from Florida on Sunday evening that will monitor weather and agriculture conditions.
Watch live: SpaceX launches satellite for Argentina into polar orbit
SpaceX plans to launch a satellite for Argentina's space agency from Florida on Sunday evening that will monitor weather and agriculture conditions.
Watch live: SpaceX plans evening launch of Argentine satellite
SpaceX plans to launch a satellite for Argentina's space agency from Florida on Sunday evening that will monitor weather and agriculture conditions.
LSU star WR Ja'Marr Chase to opt out of season, enter NFL Draft
LSU star Ja'Marr Chase, who is widely considered the top wide receiver in college football, is expected to opt out of the 2020 season.
ABC to air 'Black Panther,' Chadwick Boseman special Sunday
ABC is set to air the 2018 blockbuster, "Black Panther," and a special about its late star, Chadwick Boseman, on Sunday night.
On This Day, Aug. 30: MacArthur arrives in Japan for WWII surrender
On Aug. 30, 1945, Gen. Douglas MacArthur landed in Japan to oversee the country's formal surrender at the end of World War II.
Arkansas sheriff resigns after using racial slurs in leaked recording
An Arkansas sheriff resigned Friday after a recording of a racist tirade surfaced this week.
Russian Su-27s intercept U.S. B-52s over Black Sea
Two Russian Su-27 Flanker pilots intercepted a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber over international waters in the Black Sea Friday, according to the Air Force.
Stephan James, Russell Crowe to star in 'American Son' film
Stephan James is set to co-star with Russell Crowe in "American Son," a thriller based on the 2009 French film "A Prophet."
Paramount Pictures to release 'Scream' on Jan. 14, 2022
Paramount Pictures said it plans to release the fifth "Scream" movie on Jan. 14, 2022.
Tia Mowry to star in three new holiday movies for Lifetime
"Sister, Sister" and "Instant Mom" alum Tia Mowry has signed a deal with Lifetime to star in and produce three holiday films.
U.S. spy satellite launch halted 3 seconds before liftoff
The launch of a U.S. spy satellite from Florida was called off early Saturday morning, just three seconds before the rocket was to lift off from Cape Canaveral Air Force...
'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dead at 43
"Black Panther" and "42" star Chadwick Boseman has died at age 43.
NASA Terra Satellite sees development of Tropical Storm Maysak
NASA infrared imagery revealed several areas of strong thunderstorms around the center of the recently organized Tropical Storm Maysak.
NASA Terra Satellite examines Tropical Storm Hernan's relocated center
NASA infrared imagery revealed a burst of strength in Tropical Storm Hernan, located over the Gulf of California. At 12:30 a.m. EDT, NOAA's National Hurricane Center or NHC noted that...
Meteorite study suggests Earth has always been wet
In a new study, published Friday in the journal Science, researchers argue Earth was always wet, formed by waterlogged building blocks. The proof: a collection of meteorites called enstatite chondrites.
Watch: Python turns up on shocked Chicago woman's doorstep
A Chicago couple said they were trapped inside their home for hours when a 4-foot snake showed up on their doorstep.
NASA Selects Proposals for New Space Environment Missions
Portal origin URL: NASA Selects Proposals for New Space Environment MissionsPortal origin nid: 464030Published: Friday, August 28, 2020 - 13:59Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: NASA has selected five proposals for concept...
First-ever mission to the Trojan asteroids passes NASA milestone
NASA has approved the final development stage of the Southwest Research Institute-led Lucy mission to explore the Trojan asteroids in preparation for its October 2021 launch.
Watch: Twice shares 'spoiler video' for '#Twice3' Japanese album
K-pop stars Twice released a highlight medley for "#Twice3," their forthcoming Japanese album.
Watch: Lyra, Will explore Cittagazze in 'His Dark Materials' Season 2
"His Dark Materials," starring Dafne Keen, Amir Wilson and Ruth Wilson, will return for a second season on HBO in November.
Optical imaging enters sub-nanometer era
Prof. Dong Zhenchao and Prof. Hou Jianguo from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have improved the spatial resolution from...
Vega launch set for 1 September
Vega will return to flight on its debut rideshare mission dedicated to light satellites with liftoff at 02:51 BST / 03:51 CEST on 2 September (22:51 local time on 1 September).
Space debris observed for the first time during the day
On the afternoon of February 10, 2009, the operational communications satellite Iridium 33 collided with the obsolete Cosmos 2251 communications satellite over Siberia at an altitude of roughly 800 kilometers....