Trump, Musk watch SpaceX launch Starship, booster misses landing
SpaceX launches Starship rocket to space, advancing the ship's spaceflight abilities but botching an attempt to bring its booster back.
Wed Nov 20 2024
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio breaks US record for longest spaceflight
Frank Rubio surpassed the US space endurance record of 355 days in space.
Wed Sep 13 2023
Virgin Galactic set to launch its first commercial rocket plane spaceflight
It aims to collect biometric data, measure cognitive performance and record how certain liquids and solids mix in microgravity conditions.
Thu Jun 29 2023
All-private astronaut team returns safely from landmark space station visit
This concludes a two-week science mission hailed as a landmark in commercialised human spaceflight.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Space station's first all-private astronaut team welcomed aboard orbiting platform
This begins a weeklong science mission hailed as a milestone in commercial spaceflight.
Mon Apr 11 2022
NASA, SpaceX launch 'Crew 3' astronauts to orbit on flight to space station
Chari, Barron and Maurer were making their debut spaceflights with Wednesday's launch, becoming the 599th, 600th and 601st humans in space.
Thu Nov 11 2021
William Shatner to be oldest astronaut at 90, here's how space tourism could affect older people
With commercial spaceflight companies now taking older people to space, it's time to consider the potential physical impact space flight might have on them.
Wed Oct 13 2021
'Happy' SpaceX tourist crew spend first day whizzing around Earth
Inspiration4 is the first orbital spaceflight with only private citizens aboard.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Virgin Galactic's Branson calls his upcoming spaceflight a 'pinch-me moment'
By joining the flight on July 11, Branson has positioned himself to beat rival entrepreneur Jeff Bezos into space by nine days.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Trailblazing woman pilot, 82, to fly into space with Bezos
Wally Funk, 82, will join Jeff Bezos this month on the first crewed spaceflight for the billionaire's company Blue Origin.
Sun Jul 04 2021
Branson aims to make space trip on July 11, ahead of Bezos
Branson's July 11 mission will be the twenty-second flight test for VSS Unity, and the company's fourth crewed spaceflight, Virgin said.
Fri Jul 02 2021
SpaceX Starship rocket prototype achieves first safe landing
Musk declared success on Twitter, posting a terse message in the understated parlance of spaceflight: "Starship landing nominal!"
Thu May 06 2021
Seats filled for first all-civilian spaceflight crew
A four-member crew is set for a SpaceX launch into orbit planned later this year billed as the first all-civilian spaceflight in history.
Wed Mar 31 2021
NASA's human spaceflight program doomed to fail: study
The National Research Council says NASA should revamp its methods and draws up a clear, well-planned strategy to conquer the red planet.
Fri Jun 06 2014
Onward and upward as China marks 10 years of manned spaceflight
China marks 10 years since it first sent a human into space Tuesday, with its ambitious programme rocketing ahead while rival NASA is largely closed due to the US government shutdown.
Mon Oct 14 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024