Is the US in a Space Race Against China?

Svetla Ben-Itzhak, Air University Headlines proclaiming the rise of a new “space race” between the U.S. and China have become common in news coverage following many of the exciting launches […]

Elon Musk: A Visionary Beyond Controversy

Elon Musk is no stranger to controversy. The billionaire entrepreneur has been making headlines for his unconventional and often provocative tweets, his bold acquisition of Twitter, and his legal battles […]

Boots on Mars in 2026? Elon Musk Says “Yes”

Mars Elon Musk SpaceX

The timeline for a manned spaceflight to Mars has wavered over the years. SpaceX Founder and CEO, Elon Musk, believes his aerospace company will meet its interplanetary goal in 2026. […]

5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021

Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning.

So sit back, grab a cup, and start your morning off right with a few “Quick Bytes” from Innovation & Tech Today.

Failure to Launch; SpaceX rocket launch postponed due to inclement weather

Just 30 seconds before liftoff yesterday, SpaceX grounded a Falcon 9 rocket launch at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Falcon 9 completed all of its pre-launch sequencings, including loading liquid oxygen, before the launch’s cancellation. Mere seconds were left before the engine controller would have commanded the rocket’s engine ignition sequence to begin.

A Lawmaker’s Guide To The Galaxy

Outer Space

At the 2017 International Astronautical Congress, Elon Musk boldly announced his goal to land two rockets on Mars by 2022, then the first crews by 2024. As space settlements are […]

Elon Musk Sells Many “Boring” Flamethrowers

Flamethrowers

By now, you may have heard that Elon Musk, through his Boring Company, is now in the flamethrower business. The Boring Company was originally formed to build underground tunnels in […]

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