Today: October 13, 2024
Today: October 13, 2024

NTSB engineer says carbon fiber hull from submersible showed signs of flaws

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September 25, 2024

The carbon fiber hull of the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic had imperfections dating to the manufacturing process and behaved differently after a loud bang was heard on one of the dives the year before the tragedy, an engineer with the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday.

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Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe, study finds

The 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe, Spanish scientists said on Saturday, after using DNA analysis to tackle a centuries-old

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Watch SpaceX Starship takeoff and land in ambitious test

SpaceX launched Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, on its fifth test flight. Not only did the Super Heavy booster survive its daring return to the launchpad, but the Starship spacecraft appeared to fare much better during its descent back from space — avoiding the severe wear and tear that veered its predecessor off target during the last test in June.

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SpaceX launches its most ambitious Starship test flight yet. Here’s what to know

SpaceX launches its most ambitious Starship test flight yet. Here’s what to know

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SpaceX gets approval for Starship launch amid standoff with FAA

SpaceX gets approval for Starship launch amid standoff with FAA

SpaceX gets approval for Starship launch amid standoff with FAA
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As parts of Florida went dark from Helene and Milton, the lights stayed on in this net-zero, storm-proof community

As parts of Florida went dark from Helene and Milton, the lights stayed on in this net-zero, storm-proof community

As parts of Florida went dark from Helene and Milton, the lights stayed on in this net-zero, storm-proof community
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NASA spacecraft to study whether Jupiter's moon Europa can harbor life

NASA spacecraft to study whether Jupiter's moon Europa can harbor life
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US to send anti-missile system and troops to Israel, Pentagon says

US to send anti-missile system and troops to Israel, Pentagon says
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SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test

SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test
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In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster back at the launch pad

In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster back at the launch pad