Rocket News & Breaking Stories

Boeing's Starliner launch delayed due to unknown issue, astronauts safe. NASA could rely on Boeing for future missions.

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 35 in Gaza, mostly women and children. Humanitarian aid struggles to reach those in need.

State department condemns settlers stopping aid trucks. Video on Twitter sparks outrage. Heavy clashes and bombardment in Rafah as Israel presses assault against Hamas militants.

NASA and Boeing delay ISS launch due to valve issue. Astronauts aboard Starliner capsule wait for new launch date announcement.

Hamas accepts cease-fire proposal to halt Gaza war with Israel, as Israel orders evacuation of 100,000 Palestinians from Rafah.

Israel strikes east Lebanon after 300 drones and missiles from Iran. Iron Dome defends with 90% success rate. US allies assist.

Iran-backed drone strike killed three US service members, injured 34. First deadly attack in Middle East since Israel-Hamas war. Retaliation promised.

Japan made history by landing its spacecraft, SLIM, on the moon, but faced a power issue with the solar panels.

Pakistan Army strikes Balochistan Liberation Army and Front hideouts in Iran, targeting terrorists responsible for recent attacks within Pakistan.

Dogecoin, the meme coin, has recently surged to four-month highs, raising questions about its ability to sustain momentum and continue growing.

SpaceX will attempt to launch its Starship again, hoping to avoid an explosion. The live video will start 35 minutes before.

Elon Musk, Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos set their sights even higher in the new space race with their startups.

U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria targeted by drones and rockets in response to support for Israel's actions in Gaza.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg accused of spreading anti-Semitism after supporting Palestinians, prompts social media backlash and deletion of post.

NASA and partner agency JPL launched an experimental laser transmitter on a SpaceX rocket to test a new laser-based transmission system for deep space communication. The system promises higher rates of data delivery from space.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed US President Joe Biden that Israel has no choice but to launch a ground military operation in Gaza.

Over 100 bodies have been found at a small Israeli farming community on the edge of the Gaza Strip that was attacked by Hamas terrorists.

FedEx Express has suspended inbound and outbound flights to Israel after a large attack by Hamas insurgents from Gaza over the weekend. Other cargo operators are trying to keep air cargo traffic flowing during the war despite the risk in the air and at Tel Aviv airport.

Israel is facing a horrific attack from Hamas terrorists, with hundreds killed and multiple kidnappings reported. The Israeli Defense Force is rapidly deploying to combat the situation.

Hamas launches biggest attack on Israel in years, combining gunmen crossing the border with a heavy barrage of rockets.

Pixar's iconic Pizza Planet truck Easter egg continues in Elemental, appearing in two different scenes with design changes to match the film's world. This confirms the enduring tradition that fans love and anticipate in every new release.

The Perseid meteor shower reached its peak, creating bright trails of light in the night sky around the world.

Virgin Galactic successfully launched its first tourist passengers into space, marking a major milestone in the company's pursuit of space tourism. The three passengers experienced weightlessness and admired views of Earth and space before safely landing in New Mexico. This achievement fulfills a nearly two-decade-old promise by founder Richard Branson to bring tourists into space. The flight also establishes Virgin Galactic as a competitor in the suborbital space tourism sector.

Iran-backed forces in Syria pose a threat to US and Israel.

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully launched from Satish Dhawan Space Center.

Chandrayaan-3 mission led by men, but many women involved: ISRO official.

Alef's Model A flying car has received approval from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), making it the first vehicle of its kind to be approved for use in the US. The car is entirely electric and has a range of 110 miles. It contains eight rotating blades underneath its bodywork, allowing it to rise vertically and then rotate sideways for forward propulsion. The vehicle is designed to "hop" over congested areas due to traffic jams or road accidents. Alef has received strong pre-order interest for the Model A, which is priced at $300,000.

Virgin Galactic successfully launches first commercial flight to edge of space with Italian crew.