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June 25, 2016

Brexit Could Make Space Boffins All Topsy Wopsy, Innit?

Space transcends political boundaries, but access to it is still subject to the decisions made here on Earth. The post Brexit Could Make Space Boffins All Topsy Wopsy, Innit? appeared first on WIRED.

June 24, 2016

I tried out being a space trucker in a Dream Chaser mini-shuttle

The Sierra Nevada Corporation is building a space plane to haul cargo and trash from the ISS, so Lisa Grossman took its simulator for a spin

June 24, 2016

Watch NASA Set a Fire in Space … on Purpose

Space is dangerous. Fire is dangerous. Combine the two, and you've got a serious threat to astronaut safety. The post Watch NASA Set a Fire in Space ... on Purpose appeared first on WIRED.

June 23, 2016

Hubble spots a new long-lived storm raging on Neptune

Neptune is known for its Great Dark Spot, but a new blemish appeared last summer and has been roiling ever since

June 21, 2016

NASA’s New X-57 Electric Plane Looks Goofy But Packs Some Sweet Tech

The X-57's version of shifting into high gear is shutting off its 12 small engines and letting their propellers fold back to become flush with the wing. The post NASA's New X-57 Electric Plane Looks Goofy But Packs Some Sweet Tech appeared first on WIRED.

June 21, 2016

So You Think You Love Earth? Wait Until You See It in VR

The Overview Institute wants to use virtual reality to get more people to embrace our pale blue dot. The post So You Think You Love Earth? Wait Until You See It in VR appeared first on WIRED.

June 17, 2016

The alien world that’s being vaporised by a death ray

A Mercury-sized exoplanet is being blown apart like a dandelion – and magnetic hotspots on its star could make things worse

June 16, 2016

A Rocket Launch Brings China One Step Closer to Its Own GPS

The 23rd satellite of the BeiDou satellite navigation constellation is in orbit. It's probably time to start paying attention. The post A Rocket Launch Brings China One Step Closer to Its Own GPS appeared first on WIRED.

June 15, 2016

Is NASA doing enough to look for alien life?

A new study says Hubble's successor could spot alien life on three new exoplanets. Should NASA be doing more? Or is it right to focus on other priorities?

June 14, 2016

SpaceX Is Totally Gonna Land a Rocket on a Drone Boat Again. Right? Right?

If they do, I'm pretty sure I heard Elon promise he's buying everyone a drink. The post SpaceX Is Totally Gonna Land a Rocket on a Drone Boat Again. Right? Right? appeared first on WIRED.