What: Falcon 9 rocket at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. When: 4:32 to 8:32 p.m. Sunday, but they skipped earlier options and appeared to be aiming for 6:28 p.m., according to SpaceX. If needed, the team has backup opportunities during the same time period Monday. Where: Space Launch Complex-4 on South Base. Landing: The first-stage booster, making its …
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra confirmed to receive global release with early launch possible
In recent years, Xiaomi has waited until the spring before bringing its latest compact smartphone to global audiences alongside a new Ultra-branded flagship. To recap, the company held out until March before launching the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra globally, despite introducing the former five months earlier in China. Potentially, an earlier than expected global release could be on the cards …
Read More »SpaceX launch scheduled for Sunday from Vandenberg SFB
SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket launching 28 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Sunday, September 28th from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch is scheduled to happen some time between 4:32 p.m. and 8:32 p.m., with a live webcast starting about five minutes before liftoff. This mission marks the 28th flight for the first-stage booster supporting …
Read More »Europe wants to launch a life-hunting mission to Saturn’s icy ocean moon Enceladus
The European Space Agency (ESA) is setting the long-term goal of sending a spacecraft to Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus to answer key science questions and drive the development of new technologies. Enceladus is one of the most intriguing moons in the solar system due to the discovery by NASA’s Cassini probe of plumes of water ice erupting from the moon’s …
Read More »Nike x SKIMS launch fizzles in NYC: Kim K collab doesn’t draw big crowds — or big raves
What a SKIM-py turnout. The much-hyped NikeSKIMS collab dropped in New York City Friday morning — but for all the buzz about Kim Kardashian’s takeover of both the gym and the runway, Manhattan didn’t break a sweat. But Post reporter Marissa Matozzo sure did, braving a barrage of squeezing, tugging, hopping and holding her breath to (sometimes) fit into eight …
Read More »Destiny 2 Steam Player Count Drops Over 80% Since Edge of Fate Launch as Players Say the Game Is “Punishing” and “Ridiculously Hard”
Destiny 2 Steam player count drops over 80% after Edge of Fate as bugs, system changes, and blocked access in major regions push players away. Destiny 2 has had its fair share of ups and downs over the years, but things have taken a serious turn since the launch of its latest expansion, Edge of Fate. On paper, it brought …
Read More »Blue Origin now targeting mid-October for launch of twin NASA Mars probes on 2nd-ever New Glenn rocket
Preparations for the second-ever launch of Blue Origin’s powerful New Glenn rocket are underway on Florida’s Space Coast, as NASA’s twin ESCAPADE probes await their mission to Mars. Blue Origin had originally targeted no earlier than Sept. 29 for the second New Glenn launch, designated NG-2, but now says the mission is slated for NET mid-October. The rocket’s ESCAPADE payload …
Read More »GameStop surges as company offers promotions to boost launch of “Pokémon” Mega Evolution set
GameStop is jumping as the company offers promotions to boost interest for today’s North American launch of the Mega Evolution set of the “Pokémon Trading Card Game.” Options activity is a little more tilted to the bull side than usual. Over the past month, a little less than four calls have changed hands for every put option. As of 10:22 …
Read More »Next-gen is now as first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones launch
TL;DR Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. These are the first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones, while also offering gigantic batteries. The Pro phones also have secondary rear screens for camera previews, gaming, and more. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor was announced yesterday, and Xiaomi has now launched the …
Read More »SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke, and others make major progress on Cape launch facilities
SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke, and others make major progress on Cape launch facilities – NASASpaceFlight.com We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on …
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