Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit

The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.

• Apr 19

Blue Origin launches first Black astronaut candidate 60 years after rejection

Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.

• May 20, 2024

NASA launches two satellites to study tropical storms

Four TROPICS satellites will monitor tropical storm development and intensification on an hourly basis to improve forecasting.

• May 7, 2023

SpaceX launches Spanish communications station

The satellite will serve the Americas, Greenland and Atlantic Ocean air and sea lanes.

• Feb 6, 2023

Matt's Favorites: Nerd's-Eye View of the Auto Show, Virgin Galactic Near Space, CES Roundup, And Much More

We're back again with a Monday morning's worth of fun tech news for your edification and entertainment. Let's get started!

• Jan 12, 2014

Matt's Favorites: SpaceShipTwo Test, Path Grows, Siri Competition And Much More

So what else is new and fun during Tech Tour week? Heck, plenty!

• Apr 30, 2013