UPDATED New York's Intrepid Air and Space Museum in Manhattan will get a Space Shuttle, but not one of the retired three that various institutions … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Space Shuttles Handed Out, NYC to Get ‘Enterprise’
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Watch: First Orbit, a Recreation of Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s Historic Space Flight, 50 Years Ago Today
Today is the 50th anniversary of the first manned space mission.First Orbit writes:"Today it is 50 years since Yuri Gagarin climbed into his … [Read more...] about Watch: First Orbit, a Recreation of Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s Historic Space Flight, 50 Years Ago Today
Gay Bar In Fresno Vandalized With Anti-Gay Slurs
Bigoted vandals targeted a gay bar in Fresno, California earlier this week, spray-painting "homo" and "faget" on the walls and … [Read more...] about Gay Bar In Fresno Vandalized With Anti-Gay Slurs
Mile-High Skyscraper, Twice the Height of Burj Khalifa, Gets Go-Ahead
A skysraper twice the height of the world's tallest building, Dubai's Burj Khalifa, has been given the go-ahead in Jeddah, Saudi … [Read more...] about Mile-High Skyscraper, Twice the Height of Burj Khalifa, Gets Go-Ahead
Watch: Branson Guests Get Thrill Riding in Tandem with Spaceship
Journalists and guests of Sir Richard Branson got a space and aviation thrill yesterday when they were invited to ride in the new Virgin America … [Read more...] about Watch: Branson Guests Get Thrill Riding in Tandem with Spaceship
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Faces Discharge Under ‘DADT’
Apparently, 'DADT' discharges are still being actively pursued despite training implementation for repeal of the ban that is underway. … [Read more...] about Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Faces Discharge Under ‘DADT’
Photo: First Image Ever Obtained from Orbit of Mercury
NASA writes: "At 5:20 am EDT on Mar. 29, 2011, MESSENGER captured this historic image of Mercury. This image is the first ever obtained from a … [Read more...] about Photo: First Image Ever Obtained from Orbit of Mercury
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #855
RUSSELL SIMMONS: Rev. Al Sharpton presents Simmons with the "Excellence in Media Award" from GLAAD at the org's recent awards in … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #855
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #854
HUMAN SPACE SHUTTLE: Last Friday,, NASA employees did this to mark the Shuttle's 30th anniversary. Also, because they have no money left to do … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #854
Photos: Last Night’s Supermoon
Did you see the supermoon where you live?For those who missed it or want another peak, the larger and brighter than usual moon will will be out again … [Read more...] about Photos: Last Night’s Supermoon