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SpaceX Dragon missions deliver critical scientific cargo to the International Space StationSpaceX continues to bridge the gap between Earth and the International Space Station through its commercial resupply missions. These flights transport thousands of pounds of essen…
SpaceX engine tests and Hollywood's orbital ambitionsFrom Raptor engine firings in Boca Chica to Tom Cruise's plans for a movie on the International Space Station, explore this week's significant updates in space exploration.
SpaceX finally overcomes the V2 curse with a successful Starship flight 10After three consecutive mission failures, the latest Starship flight achieved every primary objective. This milestone marks a significant turnaround for the V2 program, demonstrat…
SpaceX goes public and China tests a new high-energy rocket fuelScott Manley reviews recent aerospace developments, including a record-breaking public offering and advancements in propulsion technology. This update covers the latest launches, …
SpaceX hits 90 launches as secret missile tests and new space experiments igniteScott Manley reviews the first two weeks of December in space exploration. From SpaceX reaching a massive launch milestone to unexpected military tests and the fiery progress of n…
SpaceX is building a fully reusable, stainless steel rocket to reach the Moon and Mars.Starship is a massive, two-stage launch vehicle designed to slash costs through complete reusability. By landing both its booster and spacecraft vertically, SpaceX aims to transfo…
SpaceX is building a space-based delivery service for high-value goodsSpaceX recently debuted Starfall, a secretive new return capsule designed to turn orbit into a manufacturing hub. Unlike the Dragon capsule, which ferries people, Starfall is buil…
SpaceX is building the world's largest spaceport in the marshes of Vermilion Parish, LouisianaA massive $100 billion investment is transforming the Pecan Island area of Louisiana into a global aerospace hub. Designed to support thousands of annual launches, this project ai…
SpaceX just became the largest company to ever launch an initial public offering.SpaceX has gone public with a valuation of $1.78 trillion, signaling a massive shift in market dynamics. This video explores why major tech firms are suddenly flooding the market …
SpaceX launches critical medical research and student experiments to the International Space StationThis mission delivers essential scientific payloads to orbit, ranging from advanced cancer drug delivery research to innovative wound-healing technology. Discover how these experi…
SpaceX launches critical power upgrades and research to the International Space StationSpaceX's 28th cargo resupply mission delivers essential supplies, student technology, and new roll-out solar panels to the International Space Station. This launch from Kennedy Sp…- SpaceX launches its 30th resupply mission to the International Space StationSpaceX is launching an uncrewed Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station. This mission delivers critical supplies for astronauts and experimental technology designed t…
- SpaceX makes history with the first commercial flight to the International Space StationThis video covers the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft from Florida. It highlights a milestone in commercial spaceflight and provides an update on the crew…
SpaceX mission 32 brings cutting-edge research to the International Space StationA Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch from the Kennedy Space Center, carrying essential supplies and diverse scientific experiments to the orbiting laboratory. This mission hig…
SpaceX mission to deliver wood-based bone scaffolds and planetary science to the ISSNASA and SpaceX are launching the 34th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station. This flight carries critical research, including innovative bone-healing tec…
SpaceX missions are evolving from agency-led research to diverse, record-breaking orbital journeysWhile NASA missions like Crew-13 push for record-breaking transit speeds to the International Space Station, private flights like Inspiration4 are redefining the purpose of orbita…
SpaceX plans to reuse a caught Starship booster following its recent flight success.Scott Manley reviews recent aerospace milestones, including the historic Fram-2 mission and a major national security launch contract. This update highlights the rapid evolution o…
SpaceX prepares for its eighth NASA resupply mission to the ISSA NASA briefing from Kennedy Space Center previews the upcoming Dragon cargo spacecraft launch. This mission will deliver essential hardware, crew supplies, and scientific researc…
SpaceX prepares for its next resupply mission to the International Space StationThis video details the upcoming SpaceX Dragon mission, scheduled to depart from Florida to deliver essential supplies and scientific research to the orbiting laboratory.- SpaceX prepares to bring the world's most powerful rocket to FloridaWhile all Starship test flights have launched from Texas, a new environmental report reveals plans to expand operations to the historic Florida coast. This expansion could transfo…
SpaceX readies its 33rd resupply mission to the International Space StationSpaceX is launching its 33rd commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station. This mission utilizes a Falcon 9 rocket to transport essential cargo, including food a…
SpaceX replaces heavy rocket landing legs with a pair of giant mechanical armsDuring the fifth flight of the Starship and SuperHeavy system, SpaceX successfully tested a radical recovery method. Instead of relying on traditional landing legs and shock absor…- SpaceX Starship IFT6: Booster catch aborted, but orbital maneuvers succeed in daylightSpaceX's sixth Starship test flight aimed to repeat its booster landing maneuver, but technical warnings forced a change of plans. This review examines why the booster diverted to…
- SpaceX Starship, Blue Origin New Glenn, and Bennu asteroid findings updateScott Manley reviews a busy period in aerospace, featuring the near-simultaneous activity of SpaceX and Blue Origin, alongside new scientific insights from the Bennu asteroid samp…
SpaceX successfully static-fired its Falcon 9 rocket to prepare for cargo delivery missionsSpaceX recently completed a critical static fire test of its Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral. By firing all nine engines at full power for two seconds, the company moved closer …- SpaceX SuperHeavy testing and Kerbal Space Program Two updates collide in one room.Scott Manley and other space enthusiasts gathered to witness a SpaceX SuperHeavy booster test. This event coincided with a preview of Kerbal Space Program Two, marking a unique in…
SpaceX's 27th cargo mission brings student-led science to the International Space StationNASA's CRS-27 mission delivers critical supplies and unique student-built experiments to the International Space Station. This launch highlights how academic research and amateur …- SpaceX's 29th resupply mission delivers critical research and supplies to the space stationSpaceX is launching its 29th uncrewed cargo mission to the International Space Station. This mission delivers essential supplies for astronauts alongside a diverse suite of scient…
SpaceX's Starship prepares for a massive nine-hour orbital mission later this month.Scott Manley reviews the latest developments in spaceflight, from new orbital achievements in China and Europe to the evolving legal battles over Mars missions and the future of S…
Spaghetti, Cinnamon, and Chili: America's Most Controversial Plate?Most cultures treat chili as a thick, spicy stew meant for a spoon. Yet, in Cincinnati, a culinary deviation took root, transforming the dish entirely. This Midwestern staple defi…
Spain has transformed from a country of emigration to a global immigration hub.Once defined by its own citizens seeking work abroad, Spain now hosts one of the world's largest immigrant populations. With over 20% of its residents foreign-born, the nation bal…
Spain is a land of dramatic contrasts, from high, dry plateaus to lush green coasts.Occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula, Spain is far more than its famous sunny beaches. Its geography is a complex mosaic of rugged mountain ranges, vast central plateaus, and f…- Spain operates the longest high-speed rail network in Europe, spanning nearly 4,000 kilometers.Since 1992, Spain has transformed its transit landscape by building a massive, standard-gauge high-speed rail network. Today, it ranks as the second-longest system globally, trail…
Spain was a secret, essential architect of American independence from the very beginningWhile France gets the glory, Spain was the silent partner that kept the American Revolution alive. Through clandestine supply lines, massive financial bailouts, and strategic mili…- Spain: GDP per person then and nowIn 1960, GDP per person in Spain was $408. In 2025 it was $38,627.
Spain: infant mortality then and nowIn 1960, infant mortality in Spain was 46.8 deaths per 1,000 live births. In 2024 it was 2.6 deaths per 1,000 live births.
Spain: internet users then and nowIn 1990, internet users in Spain was 0.013%. In 2024 it was 95.8%.
Spain: life expectancy then and nowIn 1960, life expectancy in Spain was 69.1 years. In 2024 it was 83.9 years.
Spain: population then and nowIn 1960, population in Spain was 30.5 million. In 2025 it was 49.4 million.
Spain: urban population then and nowIn 1960, urban population in Spain was 56.5%. In 2025 it was 80.5%.
Spain's 1978 Constitution: A Negotiated Compromise, Not an Imposed DecreeAfter nearly 40 years of military dictatorship, Spain underwent a complex transition to democracy. The resulting 1978 Constitution was unique because it wasn't forced by a single …
Spain's Alfonso XIII was king from birth and a Nobel Peace nomineeAlfonso XIII never knew a day when he was not king. His father died months before he was born, so the crown passed to him the moment he arrived in 1886. Decades later he remains t…
Spain's Desired king became known as the Criminal KingWhile Napoleon held him captive, Spaniards fought in the name of Ferdinand VII and nicknamed him the Desired. Once home in 1813 he tore up the liberal constitution drawn up in his…- Spain's economic journey: from a massive real estate bubble to a resilient modern marketSpain has evolved from an agrarian society into a sophisticated social market economy. Despite enduring a brutal property crash and a deep recession that once saw unemployment soa…
Spain's first Grand Inquisitor made orthodoxy statecraftDominican Tomás de Torquemada, born 14 October 1420, became the Spanish Inquisition's first Grand Inquisitor after 1478. Backed by Ferdinand and Isabella, he built a tribunal netw…
Spain's football governing body was born from a chaotic, fractured struggle for national control.Before the Royal Spanish Football Federation became a global powerhouse, it emerged from a bitter, multi-year schism. In the early 1900s, rival organizations fought for legitimacy…
Spain's Grand Duke of Alba is remembered by the Dutch as the Iron DukeIn Spain and Portugal he was the Grand Duke, one of the most skilled generals of his century. In the Netherlands he became the Iron Duke, a byword for tyranny, after the tribunal …
Spain's greatest Christian hero carries a title borrowed from ArabicRodrigo Díaz de Vivar fought for Christian kings and Muslim rulers alike. His famous name, El Cid, comes from an Arabic word meaning lord. Exiled by his own king, he ended up conq…- Spain's high-speed rail network: Why the AVE is more than just a trainThe Alta Velocidad Española, or AVE, is Spain's premier high-speed rail service. Beyond its ability to reach speeds of 300 km/h, the name is a clever linguistic nod to the Spanish…
Spain's Inquisition answered to monarchs, not only RomePope Sixtus IV authorized Spain's Holy Office in 1478; Ferdinand and Isabella named the first inquisitors in 1480. Estimates suggest about 150,000 prosecutions and 3,000 to 5,000 …
Spain's king carried his country's flag and sailed at the 1992 OlympicsBefore he became Felipe VI, the heir to Spain's throne led his nation's team into the opening ceremony of the Barcelona Olympics and then raced in the Soling sailing class, finish…
Spain's King's Cup trophy once fell off a bus and got run overIn April 2011 Real Madrid became the first club to lift a brand-new silver Copa del Rey trophy. During the victory parade Sergio Ramos dropped it from the top of the double-decker…
Spain's last Habsburg king was sicker than most, but not as simple as legend saysCharles II inherited the Spanish throne as a small child in 1665 and spent his whole reign with Europe waiting for him to die. Generations of close-kin marriage had left him frail…
Spain's oldest cup tournament underwent a radical structural overhaul in 2025The Copa del Rey is more than a trophy; it is a century-old institution of Spanish football. However, the 2025–26 edition marked a significant turning point in its history, introd…
Spain's original plan to invade England needed 556 ships and 94,222 menPhilip II's first blueprint for conquering England was so vast, with over 94,000 men and a cost beyond even Spain's treasury, that it was abandoned. The scaled-down Armada of 1588…
Spain's parliament evolved from medieval royal councils to a modern bicameral legislative powerhouseThe Cortes Generales is the heartbeat of Spanish democracy, but its roots stretch back to the 12th century. From the first representative assembly in León to the turbulent shifts …
Spain's Phoenix wrote thousands of plays and poemsLope de Vega (1562–1635) flooded Spain's Golden Age stage with roughly 500 plays, three thousand sonnets, and epic poems enough to awe Goethe and irritate Cervantes—who still dubb…
Spain's Planet King was said to have laughed in public only three timesPhilip IV ruled the largest empire on Earth, some 12.2 million square kilometres, and was coached to appear so solemn that foreigners compared him to a statue. In private he loved…- Spain's political landscape is a study in complex multi-party dynamicsWhile Spain was once defined by a rigid two-party system, it has evolved into a complex multi-party landscape. Today, no single formation or coalition holds an absolute majority i…
Spain's Restoration kept the peace for decades by rigging elections in turnsFrom 1874 to 1931, Spain's restored Bourbon monarchy bought stability with a remarkable fix: Conservatives and Liberals took turns in power by agreement, and local bosses called c…