SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission marks a historic achievement with the first-ever private spacewalk. Commercial astronauts exit a commercial spacecraft at 700 km altitude, testing new oxygen suits in a groundbreaking 12-minute EVA.
Oxford Nanopore accuses BGI of trade secret theft in nanopore sequencing technology. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between Western and Chinese tech companies in the genomics sector.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft landed without crew due to technical issues, leaving two astronauts on the International Space Station. SpaceX plans to rescue them in February 2025.
NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, stuck on the International Space Station due to a problematic Boeing Starliner pod, has reported an unexplained noise coming from the spacecraft, adding to ongoing concerns.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets grounded after booster crash, potentially delaying rescue of stranded ISS astronauts. FAA investigation underway, impacting upcoming missions and complicating NASA's plans.
New Netflix documentary revisits Apollo 13, while current ISS astronauts face extended stay. Comparison drawn between past space ambitions and today's political landscape, questioning current leadership vision.
Two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station due to Boeing Starliner issues will return on a SpaceX vehicle in early 2025. NASA's decision highlights ongoing challenges for Boeing's space program.