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NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 Arrives in Florida for Upcoming Launch to International Space Station

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 Arrives in Florida for Upcoming Launch to International Space Station

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission team, consisting of NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew is preparing for their mission to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled to launch on February 11, 2026. The launch will utilize SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The crew will remain in quarantine at the Astronaut Crew Quarters until the launch. A virtual media event is planned for February 8, where the crew will discuss their mission objectives. NASA, SpaceX, and international partners have completed a Flight Readiness Review, giving the green light for launch preparations.

NASA Prepares for SpaceX Crew-12 Mission to International Space Station

NASA Prepares for SpaceX Crew-12 Mission to International Space Station

NASA is gearing up for the launch of its SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled for no earlier than 6:01 a.m. EST on February 11. The mission will launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The crew consists of NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. This mission marks NASA's 12th crew rotation and the 13th human spaceflight mission to the ISS supported by the Dragon spacecraft since 2020. The mission is part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, which aims to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation to and from the ISS through partnerships with American private industry.

The Changes That Shaped One of the First EVs

The Changes That Shaped One of the First EVs

The Nissan Leaf has been a significant player in the electric vehicle market since its launch in 2010. As one of the first mass-produced electric c...

Scientists Propose Nuclear Deflection for Asteroid Threats to Earth

Scientists Propose Nuclear Deflection for Asteroid Threats to Earth

An international team of researchers has revisited the concept of using nuclear warheads to deflect asteroids that pose a threat to Earth. This idea is explored in a new paper published in Nature Communications, where scientists from CERN and the University of Oxford conducted experiments to understand how asteroid materials react to physical stress. Using CERN's Super Proton Synchrotron, they simulated nuclear deflection scenarios and found that metal-rich asteroids are more resilient than previously thought. The study suggests that larger nuclear devices could be used without shattering the asteroid, providing a potential emergency option for planetary defense.

Breezy Johnson and Ilia Malinin star for US at Milan Cortina Olympics as Lindsey Vonn crashes

Breezy Johnson and Ilia Malinin star for US at Milan Cortina Olympics as Lindsey Vonn crashes

Breezy Johnson and Ilia Malinin delivered for the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday

SpaceX Prepares for Crew-12 Launch to Relieve ISS Crew

SpaceX Prepares for Crew-12 Launch to Relieve ISS Crew

SpaceX is preparing to launch its Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) earlier than initially planned. This decision follows the recent medical evacuation of the Crew-11 mission, which left the ISS with a reduced crew. The Crew-12 mission will include NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency's Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. They will travel aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule 'Freedom' using a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission is set to last approximately nine months, longer than the typical six-month duration. The Crew Dragon capsule is designed with advanced systems for life support, environmental control, and autonomous operation, although astronauts can manually control it if necessary. The capsule will dock with the ISS and later return to Earth with a parachute-assisted splashdown.

Ilia Malinin's stunning free skate secures US figure skating team gold at Milan Cortina Olympics

Ilia Malinin's stunning free skate secures US figure skating team gold at Milan Cortina Olympics

Ilia Malinin helps the U.S. defend its team figure skating gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Kam and O'Shea deliver career-best free skate to keep US ahead in Olympic team figure skating

Kam and O'Shea deliver career-best free skate to keep US ahead in Olympic team figure skating

Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea delivered their best free skate performance Sunday night, keeping the U.S. ahead of Japan in team figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics

NASA's Roman Coronagraph to Enhance Understanding of Planetary Systems

NASA's Roman Coronagraph to Enhance Understanding of Planetary Systems

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to advance the study of planetary systems through its Coronagraph Instrument. This instrument will enable multiwavelength total intensity and polarimetric observations of debris disks and planetary companions around nearby stars. The Roman Coronagraph aims to achieve a contrast of less than 10^-8, a significant milestone in astronomical observations. These observations are crucial for understanding the dust composition, structure, and properties of circumstellar debris disks, as well as the atmospheric composition of planetary companions. The Astro2020 decadal survey highlights the importance of detecting polarization signatures of disks and ocean glint from exoplanets, in addition to direct imaging. The mission may extend beyond its initial phase to explore unsupported modes, enhancing the scientific returns from the Roman Coronagraph.

NASA Delays F.10 PRISM Step-2 Proposal Due Date to February 2026 for Lunar Science Missions

NASA Delays F.10 PRISM Step-2 Proposal Due Date to February 2026 for Lunar Science Missions

NASA has announced a delay in the due date for the F.10 PRISM Step-2 proposals, now set for February 27, 2026. This extension is part of the ROSES-2025 Amendment 45, which aims to provide additional time for proposers to adjust their proposals and budgets. The F.10 PRISM initiative focuses on the development and deployment of science-driven instruments and technology demonstration payloads for lunar missions. These payloads are intended to be delivered via Commercial Lunar Payload Services landers to various lunar destinations, including the South Pole region. The delay is intended to accommodate adjustments related to the period of performance for investigations targeting the lunar south polar region. The announcement was made on February 5, 2026, and further details are available on NASA's research opportunity homepage.

Which WBC team are you rooting for?

Which WBC team are you rooting for?

Team USA, Japan, and Dominican Republic have the best odds to win the WBC, but which team are you rooting for?

Estée Lauder Faces $100 Million Tariff Impact, Stock Plummets Over 20%

Estée Lauder Faces $100 Million Tariff Impact, Stock Plummets Over 20%

Estée Lauder Faces $100 Million Tariff Impact, Stock Plummets Over 20%