WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Thursday told Congress that a recent restructuring of its heavy rocket launch program to add 60 more launches and extend the schedule for a decade would more than double the program's projected cost to $70.7 billion.Full story
The organizers of a private plan to send two people on a round-trip flyby of Mars in 2018 are choosing between a variety of commercial rockets and a NASA booster for the mission. Full story
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government believes a Chinese missile launch this week was the first test of a new interceptor that could be used to destroy a satellite in orbit, a U.S. defense official told Reuters on Wednesday. Full story
A successful launch for the European Space Agency's Vega VV02 rocket from French Guiana that is headed for space with three satellites. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Robotics engineers, grad students, and even rocket scientists battle with their brains to create solutions to engineering problems with real world applications (like transporting explosive material) on Discovery's 'The Big Brain Theory.'
Egypt’s military is searching for those behind a rocket attack that hit in the resort city of Eilat, Israel. NBCNews.com’s Dara Brown reports.
The threats to the U.S. are becoming more strident as North Korea’s leader, Kim Jung Un, says his rockets are ready to strike America at any time. But experts do not believe Pyongyang has the capabilities it claims.
It was announced that North Korea has now ordered rockets and long-range artillery units to be targeted towards U.S. military bases on Guam, Hawaii and the mainland. Analysts believe the threats are only to bolster the appearance of power for new leader Kim Jong Un.
Civilians help a person, injured by what activists said was a rocket fired by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, in Arbaeen near Damascus May 20, 2013 in this picture provided by the Shaam News Network. Picture taken May 20, 2013. Ammar Al-Erbeeni/Shaam News Network/Handout via Reute
Free Syrian Army fighters react during the firing of a rocket towards forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Deir al-Zor May 15, 2013. Picture taken May 15, 2013. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi
Free Syrian Army fighters prepare to launch a rocket in Deir al-Zor, May 18, 2013. The text on the wall reads "Yes". Picture taken May 18, 2013. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi (SYRIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT)
Free Syrian Army fighters launch a rocket in Deir al-Zor, May 18, 2013. The text on the wall reads "Yes, to build a modern Syria". Picture taken May 18, 2013. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi (SYRIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT)
