Supersonic Freefall: How to Survive
On October 14th, Felix Baumgartner successfully became the first human being to break the sound barrier...without an aircraft. The incredible feat... Read more →
Baumgartner Completes Record Breaking Jump
Felix Baumgartner cheers after a perfect landing (Credits: Red Bull Stratos). On October 14, Felix Baumgartner successfully leapt from a helium... Read more →
Orbcomm Satellite Stranded by Falcon 9 Falls Out of Orbit
Rendition of a first generation Orbcomm FM-30 satellite (Credits: Orbcomm). The Orbcomm satellite that was placed in a bad orbit by its Falcon 9... Read more →
Endeavour Squeaks Down Los Angeles Streets, Reaches New Home
Aerial view of Space Shuttle Endeavour on Manchester Blvd, Los Angeles (Credits: Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times). A day behind schedule, the... Read more →
Baumgartner’s Jump: How It Works
With Felix Baumgartner's record breaking jump from the stratosphere now scheduled - weather permitting - for Sunday, October 14, time is running out... Read more →
NASA’s Ironman-Like Exoskeleton Could Give Astronauts, Paraplegics Improved Mobility and Strength
Project Engineer Shelley Rea demonstrates the X1 Robotic Exoskeleton (Credits: NASA/Robert Markowitz). Source: NASA Marvel Comic's fictional... Read more →