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Milestones of US human spaceflights
Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine...
Rocketman (and woman): Elon and Gwynne, the pair who made SpaceX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp.—commonly known as SpaceX—is slated to send two astronauts into space on Wednesday. Despite not yet being 20 years old, the company has already developed a creation...
On This Day, May 25: 'Oprah Winfrey Show' airs for last time
On May 25, 2011, "The Oprah Winfrey Show" broadcast its final original episode after 25 years on the air.
NASA astronauts will test new SpaceX capsule, execute spacewalks
Astronauts heading to space from U.S. soil for the first time in nine years will test SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule and perform spacewalks on the International Space Station.
LB Junior Colson commits to Michigan over Tennessee, Oregon
Linebacker Junior Colson, one of the top prospects in the state of Tennessee, announced Sunday that he is committing to Michigan.
SpaceX ready to launch astronauts into space for the first time
In the beginning, everyone was skeptical. But Elon Musk's SpaceX defied expectations—and on Wednesday hopes to make history by ferrying two NASA astronauts into space, the first crewed flight from...
Under pressure, black holes feast
A new, Yale-led study shows that some supermassive black holes actually thrive under pressure. It has been known for some time that when distant galaxies — and the supermassive black...
Launching into space during COVID-19: Two Americans prepare for liftoff from Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral is readying for its first manned space launch from the United States in nine years and the first time astronauts will fly on a commercial rocket made by...
SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style
The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship—all of it white with black trim.
1st test launch by Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit postponed
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit postponed its first space launch Sunday due to a technical problem.
Weather threatens U.S. astronauts' SpaceX launch from Florida
Weather has become a major concern for the planned launch of two American astronauts Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida in the first crewed mission from U.S. soil in...
Weather threatens U.S. astronauts' launch from Florida on Wednesday
Weather has become a major concern for the planned launch of two American astronauts Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida in the first crewed mission from U.S. soil in...
Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronauts complete rehearsal for historic mission
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken ready themselves and their kit for Wednesday's flight to the space station.
Nasa SpaceX mission timeline in graphics
These are the key phases in the first crew mission to go to orbit from the US in nine years.
Famous birthdays for May 24: Kristin Scott Thomas, Priscilla Presley
Actor Kristin Scott Thomas turns 60 and actor Priscilla Presley turns 75, among the famous birthdays for May 24.
On This Day, May 24: Scott Carpenter is 2nd American to orbit Earth
On May 24, 1962, Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter became the second American to orbit Earth, circling it three times.
Nasa SpaceX launch: Who are the astronauts?
BBC News profiles the space travellers who will launch in SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule on Wednesday.
A new coronavirus testing site is opening at Dodger Stadium: What you need to know
L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a new coronavirus testing site at Dodger Stadium. Here's what you need to know.
President Donald Trump to visit Florida for SpaceX launch
President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to Florida on Wednesday to watch as SpaceX launches its Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft into orbit.
How L.A. County became a coronavirus hot spot: Slower shutdown, density, poverty among theories
Theories abound as to why L.A. County has the bulk of the state's confirmed coronavirus cases, but a clear explanation has been elusive.
'Terrace House' star, pro wrestler Hana Kimura dead at 22
"Terrace House" star and professional wrestler Hana Kimura has died at age 22, Stardom Wrestling announced on Saturday.
Broadest microcomb spectral span on record
Engineers have achieved the broadest recorded spectral span in a microcomb.
David Tennant, Michael Sheen to star in BBC comedy 'Staged'
"Good Omens" stars David Tennant and Michael Sheen are reuniting for a six-episode BBC comedy called "Staged."
Season Interrupted: Cara Dunnigan has a shutdown epiphany
The coronavirus shutdown forced two-sport star Cara Dunnigan to make a difficult choice. It also opened her eyes: 'I'm so much more than sports.'
First commercial space taxi a pit stop on Musk's Mars quest
It all started with the dream of growing a rose on Mars.
How to find a meteorite in Antarctica
Justin Rowlatt joins a team of scientists looking for small space rocks in Antarctica.
Nasa SpaceX launch: 10 questions about the mission
BBC News answers questions about the first orbital launch of astronauts from US soil in nine years.
Louisville police drop charges against Kenneth Walker for shooting officer
Prosecutors on Friday dropped the attempted murder charges against a Kentucky man who shot and injured a police officer involved in a raid on his apartment that killed his unarmed...