Crew reaches ISS in record 8-hour transit
Astronauts arrived at the International Space Station just eight hours after launching, marking a notably rapid transit to the orbital outpost.
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iPhone 18 Launch Sees Muted Early Wait Times, UBS Finds
UBS reports that Apple's iPhone 18 is showing muted initial wait times in key markets, suggesting either improved supply or softer early demand as the launch rolls out globally.
Sydney iPhone 18 launch erupts into chaos as rival claims first ownership
At Apple’s Sydney flagship, hours-long queues for the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max ended in chaos when a rival line-cutter claimed to be the world’s first owner, briefly eclipsing Lachlan Collyer who had waited overnight; the launch also previewed the foldable iPhone Duo and other new products, signaling a high-stakes release.
iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Order Prep Window Closes Tonight
Apple will open iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders on Sept. 12 at 5:00 a.m. PT, and customers can speed checkout by using the Get Ready feature; the deadline to have pre-orders ready is 9:00 p.m. PT tonight.
Stoke Space secures $1B to push a larger, fully reusable rocket
Stoke Space Technologies has raised $1 billion to accelerate development of a larger, fully reusable launch vehicle, including the Nova Pathfinder upper stage, as it nears its first flight.
Falcon 9 lifts off from California to deploy 27 Starlink satellites
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, delivering 27 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit; the first-stage booster, on its 19th flight, was headed to a Pacific droneship for a landing after stage separation, and no sonic boom was expected locally.
Bit Reactor furloughs large portion of staff ahead of Star Wars Zero Company release
Bit Reactor furloughed around 80% of its staff and left a skeleton crew as Star Wars Zero Company launched, suspending pay with hopes to reinstate workers if the EA-published game performs well; allegations of medical-leave firings and cut profit-sharing have surfaced, even as the title remained among Steam’s top revenue leaders at press time.
Roman Space Telescope Gets Ready for Falcon Heavy Liftoff
Space.com reports NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is on track for an Aug. 30 liftoff at 7:26 a.m. EDT atop SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center’s LC-39A. The observatory has been delivered to SpaceX, will undergo final checks after a Flight Readiness Review, and is set for prelaunch briefings with live coverage. If weather delays occur, a back-up window opens Aug. 31. Once launched, Roman will travel to the Earth–Sun L2 point to study dark energy, search for exoplanets, and advance our understanding of the cosmos.
Roman Space Telescope poised for Falcon Heavy lift from Kennedy Space Center
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is go for Aug. 30, 2026, launch atop SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center (LC-39A) at 7:26 a.m. EDT, after a mission Flight Readiness Review. The observatory will travel to Earth–Sun L2 (~930,000 miles away) with a multistage checkout to follow. Weather looks favorable with a small chance of showers; a backup window exists for Aug. 31 if needed. after launch, it will spend about 30 days reaching L2 and ~3 months on checkout before starting exoplanet, dark energy and distant-star science.
Dawn streak across DC as SpaceX launches Starlink from Florida
A SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral was visible over the Washington, D.C., region in the early morning, carrying Starlink satellites. The rocket created a bright streak and a 'space jellyfish' effect in clear skies, with observers in Bethesda capturing the sight as it took about six minutes to reach the mid-Atlantic.
Dawn Starlink launch lights up North Carolina skies
SpaceX’s Starlink mission launched from Cape Canaveral early Tuesday, with the 5:33 a.m. window visible over North Carolina as Garner tower cameras captured the rocket’s vapor trail and residents from Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina, Clayton and beyond sent in sighting reports.
Apple's Camera AirPods Remain on Track for 2027 Launch After Leak
A leaked demo video showed alleged camera-equipped Air Pods, but Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is still targeting a 2027 launch due to privacy and other challenges, with two variants in development (B790 — a modified AirPods Pro 3 with AI sensors, and B798 — a next-gen Pro with built-in cameras); earlier rumors suggested a debut with the iPhone 18 Pro, but the official timeline appears pushed to 2027.
SpaceX Starlink mission ends in countdown scrub with 28 seconds to go
SpaceX scrubbed the Falcon 9 Starlink 10-39 liftoff from Cape Canaveral with 28 seconds left in the countdown; no reason was disclosed and a new liftoff time hasn’t been announced, though FAA docs show a backup window Friday, Aug. 21 from 10:57 a.m. to 3:39 p.m. ET. Brevard County deactivated launch ops after the scrub, and the booster is expected to land on a drone ship if liftoff resumes during the window.
Apple delays base iPhone 18 to 2027 as September focuses on Pro lineup
Apple reportedly won’t launch a base iPhone 18 in September. Instead, three models—iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Ultra—are expected this fall, while the base iPhone 18 and two additional models (18e and Air 2) are pushed to early 2027, likely arriving by March.
Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Expected at September Event With Scarce Launch Stock
Leaks indicate Apple’s foldable phone—likely named iPhone Ultra or Fold—will debut at the September 9 event but with very limited initial stock. Production is reportedly targeting around 7–10 million units, with suppliers potentially needing 3–5 months to scale to output. Some reports suggest mass production is moving smoothly in China, while analysts remain divided on the Ultra name and whether the device will ship globally from day one.