Our friend Jim Leftwich created this infographic comparing the altitudes of the billionaire boys club space launches.
Image: Jim Leftwich
Comparing altitudes between Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, and SpaceX
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Polaris Dawn astronaut performs music from Star Wars with orchestras around the world
Music has been a part of human spaceflight since Wally Schirra and Thomas Stafford used smuggled instruments aboard Apollo 7 to play "Jingle Bells." Chris Hadfield is arguably more famous… READ THE REST
SpaceX Polaris Dawn is a historic and risky mission
Update: This morning's scheduled launch of Polaris Dawn was scrubbed due to a ground-side helium leak and has been rescheduled for 3:38 AM on August 28th. Polaris Dawn will launch… READ THE REST
NASA deals huge blow to Boeing, Starliner crew to return with SpaceX
I hope astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams didn't have any holiday vacation plans because their stay at the International Space Station is going to be a bit longer than… READ THE REST
Take flight without crashing your first drone
TL;DR: The 4K Dual-Camera Drone is beginner-friendly and just $64.97 (reg. $119) through October 27. It's no big secret that most first-time drone flights end with the user fishing the poor thing out… READ THE REST
Want an easy way to charge your Apple Watch all week? You need this keychain charger!
TL;DR: Give your Apple Watch a juice-up anywhere with this wireless keychain charger that arrives in a 2-pack for only $32.97 (reg. $51) through October 27! Is your Apple Watch constantly giving… READ THE REST
Feast on $200 worth of meals for just $35
TL;DR: This offer gets you a $200 Restaurant.com eGift Card for just $35, which saves you money at thousands of eateries across the U.S. Craving a night out but feel guilty… READ THE REST