rockets
Science
The Ares I-X Rocket In Pictures, From Birth To Launch
6:08AM Adam Frucci | The always-awesome Big Picture blog takes on the Ares I-X rocket today, with a stunning set of shots from testing to launch. Definitely worth checking out. [Big Picture]
Science
Russia Wants Nuclear-Powered Rocket To Go To Mars
2:59AM Jesus Diaz | The space race is on again: The Russians are planning a nuclear-powered spacecraft that will get them to Mars faster than Duck Dodgers in the 24-and-a-half century. Space Agency chief Anatoly Perminov promises a design by 2012: More »
Science
One Spectacular Big Bang
1:00AM Jesus Diaz | Wonder at the impressive technological prowess of the genius engineers at NASA, as brave Ares launches. Be amazed at the sheer beauty of the mighty rocket as it it breaks the sound barrier, thundering the skies of America. More »
Science
High Res Video Of Ares I-X Launch
2:24AM Jesus Diaz | After yesterday’s launch cancellation, Ares I-X—the biggest US rocket since the Saturn V—has launched successfully. In case you missed it, here is the video of the whole launch, including the separation of its upper stage. Godspeed, Ares I-X!
Science
Watch The Ares I-X Launch Live [Update: No Launch]
Weapons
Guy Finds Missile Launcher In Backyard, Nobody Wants It
10:00AM Sean Fallon | A resident of Comal County, Texas named Jarrette Schule found a military issue missile launcher in his backyard. Figuring that the government would surely be looking for it, he made some calls. Amazingly enough, no one seemed to care. More »
Toys
9:40AM Nick Broughall | Intel want you to know that their Core i7 processor is fast. Like a rocket. Which probably explains why there was an Intel branded rocket sitting on my desk when I arrived in the office this morning. More »
I’m An (Intel Core i7 Powered) Rocket Man
9:40AM Nick Broughall | Intel want you to know that their Core i7 processor is fast. Like a rocket. Which probably explains why there was an Intel branded rocket sitting on my desk when I arrived in the office this morning. More »
Cameras
This Insane Photo Destroyed A Camera Lens
7:40AM Adam Frucci | Photographer Ben Cooper took this photo of a Delta 4-Heavy rocket launching at Cape Canaveral using a sound-activated camera. And when your camera is that close to a launch, your lens probably won’t survive. More »
Design
The Ingenious And Absurd Converge, Dustily, At Burning Man
2:00AM Jack Loftus | People seemed to love our retro rocket ship and crop circle-esque Burning Man posts a few weeks ago, so it seems only fitting we bookend things here with a short wrap-up (dust included). More »
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