SpaceX launches four civilians into orbit on historic Inspiration4 flight | China's space station crew to return to Earth on Friday | Sian Proctor makes history with Inspiration4 as first-ever Black female spacecraft pilot
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SpaceX made history Sept. 15 with the successful launch of Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian mission to orbit with a team of non-professional astronauts.
China's three astronauts are set to return home on Friday after two spacewalks and setting a new national record for longest crewed spaceflight mission.
"I have this opportunity to not only accomplish my dream, but also inspire the next generation of women of color and girls of color," Sian Proctor said.
Earth orbit has never been so crowded. The launch of SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission last night (Sept. 15) brought the population of the final frontier to 14, one more than the previous high.
The astronauts of SpaceX's Inspiration4 civilian spaceflight used a plush puppy toy named Jude, complete with spacesuit, as their zero-g indicator to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Center.
On Thursday (Sept. 16), it will be the turn of what many consider to be the most beautiful of all telescopic objects, the ringed planet Saturn. The following night, the colossus of the solar system, mighty Jupiter, will take the spotlight.
SkySafari 6 Pro is an excellent and extensive stargazing app for those looking to dive deeper into astronomy, providing in-depth audio tours and a vast amount of information where you can learn about the history, mythology, and science of the universe in a few clicks.
The role-playing Star Wars game, which was originally released in 2003, is in development as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive and will also be available on PC.
