Mars Ingenuity Copter takes off for first time

That's one short flight for a drone, one soaring achievement for mankind. NASA made history today when its Ingenuity Copter made the first flight on a planet other than Earth. 

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|2021-04-19T10:47:32-04:00April 19th, 2021|Comments Off on Mars Ingenuity Copter takes off for first time

Smoking gun that could have created the moon found in Earth’s mantle

While this idea of an alien planet hitting Earth and forming our lunar friend has been discussed for years, there has not been enough evidence to mount a serious, proved case for it. Until now.

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|2021-03-30T09:58:00-04:00March 31st, 2021|Comments Off on Smoking gun that could have created the moon found in Earth’s mantle

Did a “space hurricane” hit Earth for the first time?

This hurricane rained down something much different: electrons.

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|2021-03-12T17:13:05-05:00March 13th, 2021|Comments Off on Did a “space hurricane” hit Earth for the first time?

Watch incredible views of Mars

High definition from Nasa's Perseverance rover.

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|2021-03-02T20:56:24-05:00March 3rd, 2021|Comments Off on Watch incredible views of Mars

NASA Perseverance Mars Rover landing 3:55 PM EST Thursday

LANDED ON MARS! Watch live here as NASA attempts to land the Perseverance Rover on Mars.  Is there life on Mars? Was there ever? Can CO2 in the Martian atmosphere be converted to oxygen astronauts can breathe? Hope for success and let's find out!

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|2021-02-18T18:41:39-05:00February 18th, 2021|Comments Off on NASA Perseverance Mars Rover landing 3:55 PM EST Thursday

SpaceX hopes to launch Starship SN9 today will FAA get out of the way?

Two Starships sit side by side at the launch pad in Boca Chica, Texas as SpaceX waits for FAA flight approval. They hope to launch soon today. WATCH LIVE.

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|2021-02-02T12:36:38-05:00February 2nd, 2021|Comments Off on SpaceX hopes to launch Starship SN9 today will FAA get out of the way?

President George W. Bush on the loss of Columbia

We find the best among us, send them forth into unmapped darkness, and pray they will return. They go in peace for all mankind, and all mankind is in their debt. Yet, some explorers do not return.

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|2021-02-01T13:59:48-05:00February 1st, 2021|Comments Off on President George W. Bush on the loss of Columbia

Starship SN9 new launch window today, Friday from 10 AM EST

SpaceX has a new launch window for Starship SN9's high altitude flight test. Watch here live. Take as much time as you need SpaceX! Watch NOW.

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|2021-01-29T09:22:55-05:00January 29th, 2021|Comments Off on Starship SN9 new launch window today, Friday from 10 AM EST

SpaceX targets Starship SN9 test flight as early as Thursday 1/28 10 AM-7PM

There have been numerous attempts and cancellations. Is today the day? Join CFACT and Watch Live. This may be the ship that carries astronauts back to the Moon and on to Mars.

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|2021-01-28T09:14:39-05:00January 28th, 2021|Comments Off on SpaceX targets Starship SN9 test flight as early as Thursday 1/28 10 AM-7PM

Watch live: SpaceX Starship SN9 launch targeting 1 PM – 7 PM EST

As with any test flight that is subject to change.  If it goes up join us and watch live at CFACT.org!

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|2021-01-25T09:46:52-05:00January 25th, 2021|Comments Off on Watch live: SpaceX Starship SN9 launch targeting 1 PM – 7 PM EST

Will Land of the Rising Sun become “Land of the Wooden Satellites”?

Sumitomo Forestry in Japan is planning to experiment with wooden satellites in what they call “extreme environments.”

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|2021-01-12T11:32:57-05:00January 14th, 2021|Comments Off on Will Land of the Rising Sun become “Land of the Wooden Satellites”?

SpaceX further tests Startship SN9 rockets. Test flight coming?

SpaceX is testing the rockets of Starship SN9.  Keep an eye for the test flight to follow.  Starship may be the ship that will carry Americans back to the Moon and on to Mars. We are living a renaissance moment for Americans in space. WATCH NOW

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|2021-01-13T13:41:04-05:00January 13th, 2021|Comments Off on SpaceX further tests Startship SN9 rockets. Test flight coming?

SpaceX tests Starship engine before possible Sunday launch

The SpaceX "Starship" may be the vehicle that will transport astronauts to the Moon and Mars. On Wednesday SpaceX test fired Starship SN9's engines as they prepare for the next important test flight which could take place Sunday. Let's hope they stick the landing next time!

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|2021-01-08T10:26:21-05:00January 8th, 2021|Comments Off on SpaceX tests Starship engine before possible Sunday launch

2020 was an excellent year for Americans in space

2020 was the first year Americans returned to space on American rockets since the space shuttle. 2021 promises to be an ambitious year in space!

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|2020-12-31T13:49:47-05:00December 31st, 2020|Comments Off on 2020 was an excellent year for Americans in space

New Falcon 9 attempt. Launch window 9 AM – Noon 12-19

New Falcon 9 attempt. Launch window 9 AM - Noon 12-19. WATCH LIVE RIGHT NOW LAUNCHED AND FLYING! SUCCESSFULLY STUCK THE LANDING!

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|2020-12-19T09:10:39-05:00December 19th, 2020|Comments Off on New Falcon 9 attempt. Launch window 9 AM – Noon 12-19
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