SpaceX Launches Starship Megarocket for First Attempt at Earth Orbit
SpaceX launched its 407-foot Starship megarocket from Texas for its 14th test flight on Monday morning, aiming to reach Earth orbit for the first time.
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Juice Spacecraft Returns to Earth for Jupiter Gravity Assist
The European Space Agency’s Juice spacecraft returns to Earth on September 28, 2026, for a gravity assist.
UK Warmth Forecast to Fade as Rain and Cooler Air Return This Week
Temperatures will climb toward the mid-20s Celsius across southern England before a weather front brings rain and cooler air this week.
Walmart CEO John Furner Pledges No Personalized Pricing
Walmart CEO John Furner issued a firm public pledge on September 27, 2026, assuring customers that the retail giant refuses to use personal data, shopping history, or artificial…
Decision Model Jev Clears Pokémon Red with Claude Opus 5 Guidance
A specialized non-LLM decision model called Jev cleared the classic Game Boy game Pokémon Red and entered the Hall of Fame on September 23, 2026, relying on Anthropic’s Claude…
China Industrial Profit Growth Hits Yearly Low of 4.2 Percent in August
China’s industrial profit growth slowed to 4.2 percent in August, marking the weakest expansion since they fell last November and the fourth straight month of deceleration.
Nor’easter Storm Unearths 19th-Century Shipwreck on Nantucket Beach
A powerful nor’easter storm battering Massachusetts over the weekend uncovered 19th-century shipwreck fragments on a Nantucket beach.
NASA Roman Telescope Activates 300-Megapixel Infrared Camera in Space
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has successfully powered up its 300-megapixel Wide Field Instrument, marking a major milestone during its journey in space.
Sony Implements Anti-Harassment Rules Following Customer Backlash
Sony Japan has instituted a new anti-harassment policy following customer backlash over its plans to phase out physical game discs, aligning with new workplace laws taking effect…
SpaceX Targets Starbase for Starship Flight 14 Orbital Test
SpaceX targets a September 28, 2026 liftoff for Starship Flight 14, marking the mega-rocket’s first-ever orbital test flight from its Starbase proving ground in South Texas.
SpaceX to Launch Starship on First Orbital Test Flight September 28
SpaceX is preparing to launch its towering 407-foot Starship megarocket on an uncrewed orbital test flight from Boca Chica, Texas, on September 28, 2026.
Côte d’Ivoire and San Marino Join NASA Artemis Accords
Côte d’Ivoire and San Marino signed the NASA Artemis Accords on September 24 and 25, becoming the 75th and 76th nations to join the pact.