The Soyez rocket with Tito on board ascended from the launchpad of the Baikonur Cosmodrome on the barren steppes of Kazakhstan in central Asia under sunny blue skies.
Instead, they performed their own bizarre ritual; a ceremonial urination on the tires of the minibus that took them to the launchpad – the same one from which Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space.
In our ongoing fascination of sending weird things into space, scientists launched an orbital satellite filled with geckos in order to better understand mating in zero-gravity. The satellite has since gone rogue.
In order to attract a female’s attention the Baltimore Oriole raises itself to full height, ruffles its feathers, bows, and turns around. The Oriole then launches into a seductive song.
In our ongoing fascination of sending weird things into space, scientists launched an orbital satellite filled with geckos in order to better understand mating in zero-gravity. The satellite has since gone rogue.
In our ongoing fascination of sending weird things into space, scientists launched an orbital satellite filled with geckos in order to better understand mating in zero-gravity. The satellite has since gone rogue.
In our ongoing fascination of sending weird things into space, scientists launched an orbital satellite filled with geckos in order to better understand mating in zero-gravity. The satellite has since gone rogue.
Aerial skiing is inherently dangerous. Skiers bomb down a ramp at 40+ miles an hour, launch 50 feet into the air, and perform multiple flips and twists before landing on a steep slope.
Aerial skiing is inherently dangerous. Skiers bomb down a ramp at 40+ miles an hour, launch 50 feet into the air, and perform multiple flips and twists before landing on a steep slope.
Aerial skiing is inherently dangerous. Skiers bomb down a ramp at 40+ miles an hour, launch 50 feet into the air, and perform multiple flips and twists before landing on a steep slope.
With the surprise launch of a rocket that apparently put an object into orbit, North Korea showed that it was clearing key technical hurdles toward mastering intercontinental ballistic missile technology.
Britney can help parents picking out names for their impending arrival. Calling her second son Jayden James, has launched Jayden to the second most popular boy baby name in New York.
When Auntie Anne's pretzels tried to launch in China, a market of 1.3 billion people, the Chinese didn't bite. Many popular brands in the U.S. have crashed in China because they struggled to adapt to Chinese tastes.
When Auntie Anne's pretzels tried to launch in China, a market of 1.3 billion people, the Chinese didn't bite. Many popular brands in the U.S. have crashed in China because they struggled to adapt to Chinese tastes.
When Auntie Anne's pretzels tried to launch in China, a market of 1.3 billion people, the Chinese didn't bite. Many popular brands in the U.S. have crashed in China because they struggled to adapt to Chinese tastes.
With the surprise launch of a rocket that apparently put an object into orbit, North Korea showed that it was clearing key technical hurdles toward mastering intercontinental ballistic missile technology.
A global chorus of condemnation followed North Korea's launch of a rocket that apparently put an object into orbit, with the United States, Japan, and South Korea describing the launch as intolerable.
A global chorus of condemnation followed North Korea's launch of a rocket that apparently put an object into orbit, with the United States, Japan, and South Korea describing the launch as intolerable.
A global chorus of condemnation followed North Korea's launch of a rocket that apparently put an object into orbit, with the United States, Japan, and South Korea describing the launch as intolerable.
With the surprise launch of a rocket that apparently put an object into orbit, North Korea showed that it was clearing key technical hurdles toward mastering intercontinental ballistic missile technology.
Nearly 300 rockets have been intercepted by Iron Dome since Israel launched its aerial attacks on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. Many see it as a savior, and officials joke that a "cult of the Iron Dome" has developed.
Nearly 300 rockets have been intercepted by Iron Dome since Israel launched its aerial attacks on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. Many see it as a savior, and officials joke that a "cult of the Iron Dome" has developed.
Nearly 300 rockets have been intercepted by Iron Dome since Israel launched its aerial attacks on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. Many see it as a savior, and officials joke that a "cult of the Iron Dome" has developed.
Harvard will be the Digital Public Library of America's first individual ‘content hub.’ Launching in 2013, anyone with access to a computer will be able to study and enjoy the “crown jewels” of Harvard’s Library system.
Harvard will be the Digital Public Library of America's first individual ‘content hub.’ Launching in 2013, anyone with access to a computer will be able to study and enjoy the “crown jewels” of Harvard’s Library system.