SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into first flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained ...
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SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
A wealthy Chinese-born bitcoin entrepreneur, a Norwegian cinematographer, a German robotics expert and an Australian adventurer blasted off atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket Monday, kicking off the ...
SpaceX video shows views of Earth's poles during crypto billionaire-funded spaceflight
A group of astronauts whizzing around Earth from orbit are getting some pretty spectacular views of our planet's poles – and SpaceX is sharing a look.
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Faced With a Changed Ally, Australia Debates the Need for a ‘Plan B’
The country has doubled down on its defense relationship with the United States in recent years. President Trump’s treatment of allies is prompting some to question the wisdom of that path.
Mysterious falcon decline: American Kestrel juveniles thrive amid population drop
North America's smallest falcon, the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius), has declined across the continent since the 1970s, ...
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Heard about The Ghan? Try Australia's other outback train instead
Three hours: that’s how long it takes Shelita Buffet to get ready. There are false eyelashes to glue and cheekbones to contour; there’s a neon-bright wig to preen and a sequined pink leotard ...