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Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles
Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south polesABC News - Apr. 4 -
Proposed NASA Budget Cuts ‘Would Decimate American Leadership in Space’
The approximate 20 percent budget cut could force the closure of the Goddard Space Flight Center and would see projects such as the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope scrapped.Wired - 3d -
Blue Origin Flight Will Take 6 Women, Including Gayle King and Katy Perry, to Space
The women were set to travel on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, as part of the first all-female space crew in more than 60 years.The New York Times - 1d -
Lauren Sanchez’s all-female space flight is about to blast off – and will challenge Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket blasts off on Monday, with his fiancee, Katy Perry and three others on board. But is it more than just a stunt?. Jeff Bezos is blasting his bride-to-be Lauren ...The Guardian - 2d -
Is Airplane Mode on Flights Necessary or Outdated? (2025)
If you don’t, your flight won’t crash, but ignoring airplane mode uses up your battery and annoys the pilot.Wired - 3d -
How Lauren Sanchez Helped Design Blue Origin’s Flight Suits
Lauren Sánchez teamed up with Monse to redesign the Blue Origin flight suits with its all-female launch in mind.The New York Times - 2d -
A US-Russian crew of 3 launches to the International Space Station
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates have arrived at the International Space Station on board a Russian spacecraftABC News - Apr. 8 -
Katy Perry set for space with all-women crew on Blue Origin rocket
Six women—including pop star Katy Perry—are set to blast off into space as part of an all-women suborbital missionBBC News - 1d -
High winds and sandstorms prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights, close parks
High winds and the threat of sandstorms have prompted China's capital Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close public parks to avoid injuriesABC News - 3d -
Sandstorms, high winds prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights
Homes were damaged, cars were crushed and trees fell after windy weather and sandstorms in Beijing on Saturday, prompting flight cancellations.CBS News - 3d -
Sandstorms, high winds prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights
Homes were damaged, cars were crushed and trees fell after windy weather and sandstorms in Beijing on Saturday, prompting flight cancellations.CBS News - 3d -
The Last Flight of Helicopter N216MH
The aircraft had flown tourists in New York City thousands of times before crashing Thursday with a Spanish family aboard. Passengers who had flown earlier that day are processing the shock.The New York Times - 2d -
Helicopter in fatal New York crash lacked flight recorders, officials say
Chuck Schumer calls on tour company to halt flights as NTSB investigates crash that killed all six people on board. The helicopter that crashed into New York City’s Hudson River on Thursday – ...The Guardian - 1d -
Blue Origin unveils designer space suits for historic all-female crew
Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket is scheduled to launch into space Monday carrying an all-female crew that includes music superstar Katy Perry and entrepreneur Amanda Nguyen, who will be making ...NBC News - 1d -
Spaced Out: Spending Cuts Could Hurt Startups
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and the head of DOGE, could be cutting off funds for new companies in his own industry.Inc. - 3d -
The Papers: 'Blast chance saloon' and 'Katy roars into space'
Many of Monday's front pages cover the government's "race against time" to keep British Steel's furnaces burning.BBC News - 1d -
Celebrity-laden Blue Origin rocket set to launch Monday
Baby, she’s a firework: Katy Perry is heading to space.NBC News - 1d -
Space Force commander in Greenland fired after Vance visit
The commander of a U.S. military base in Greenland was ousted due to "loss of confidence in her ability to lead."CBS News - 3d -
Meet the Blue Origin crew Gayle King is soaring to space with
Here's a look at the women expected to join Blue Origin's upcoming mission, which has a target launch date of Monday, April 14, and what they have to say about the epic journey.CBS News - 1d -
Helicopter in Hudson River crash lacked flight recorders, officials say
As crews continue to search for key parts of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, they won’t find one piece of evidence that is usually critical to investigators.NBC News - 1d -
Billionaire highlights Mars trip for astronauts in bid to become NASA's next chief
The nominee for NASA's top job is outlining his vision for space explorationABC News - 5d -
Beijing Tells City Residents to Stay Home as Strong Winds Hit China
Beijing residents were told to stay home, tourist sites were closed and thousands of flights were canceled across the country.The New York Times - 2d -
Several Parts of Helicopter That Crashed in Hudson Are Still Missing
The helicopter did not have any flight recorders, officials said. The investigation into the cause of the crash, which killed six people, is continuing.The New York Times - 1d -
4/11: CBS Evening News
DOJ faces questions about return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador; Gayle King is heading to spaceCBS News - 3d -
Jonathan McDowell on Retiring From Harvard and Leaving the U.S.
Jonathan McDowell is retiring from studying the universe. But he’s ramping up efforts to chronicle humanity’s exploration of space.The New York Times - 1d -
The Real ID deadline is just weeks away. Here's what travelers need to know
Travelers will need a Real ID-compliant license or other accepted form of identification like a passport to get through security before a domestic U.S. flight.CNBC - 3d -
Launch of First Amazon Project Kuiper Internet Satellites Is Scrubbed
The spacecraft are the online giant’s entry into beaming wireless service from space, but the company has much to do before it can compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.The New York Times - 5d -
Deadly helicopter crash renews safety concerns about air tourism
The deadly crash of a sightseeing helicopter in New York City prompted renewed scrutiny of the flights. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has details about the horrifying incident.CBS News - 2d -
What to know as Gayle King prepares to historic spaceflight
Gayle King will step out of her comfort zone and into a space suit alongside Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn this month.CBS News - 1d -
‘Invasion’ barges, subsea cable cutters and surprise naval drills: how China is testing Donald Trump
China has been flexing its maritime muscle in the Indo-Pacific – moves that pose a challenge for the US president. In the space of just five weeks, China held live-fire drills on the doorsteps of ...The Guardian - 1d