Brett Tingley
Brett is curious about emerging aerospace technologies, alternative launch concepts, military space developments and uncrewed aircraft systems. Brett's work has appeared on Scientific American, The War Zone, Popular Science, the History Channel, Science Discovery and more. Brett has English degrees from Clemson University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In his free time, Brett enjoys skywatching throughout the dark skies of the Appalachian mountains.
Latest articles by Brett Tingley
Russia vetoes UN resolution against nuclear weapons in space
By Brett Tingley published
Russia's ambassador to the U.N. vetoed a resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan that called upon all nations to never deploy nuclear weapons in outer space.
Space Force tests small satellite jammer to protect against 'space-enabled' attacks
By Brett Tingley published
The U.S. Space Force is testing a new ground-based satellite jamming weapon to help keep U.S. military personnel safe from potential "space-enabled" attacks.
April full moon has us tickled pink in these gorgeous photos
By Brett Tingley published
The Full Pink Moon rose on April 23, 2024, putting a damper on chances of catching any Lyrid meteors but providing a gorgeous target for cameras around the globe.
Solar eclipse 2024: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the upcoming solar eclipses, including the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024.
Watch the Full Pink Moon 2024 bloom in the night sky tonight
By Brett Tingley published
The Full Pink Moon of April 2024 steals the show tonight as it crosses the nighttime sky from dusk until dawn.
Russia launches new Angara A5 heavy-lift rocket on 4th orbital test mission (photos)
By Brett Tingley published
Russia's Angara A5 rocket lifted off on April 11, marking the fourth launch of the first rocket developed by Russia since the fall of the USSR in 1991.
Sierra Space wants to drop cargo from orbit to anywhere on Earth in 90 minutes
By Brett Tingley published
Sierra Space has unveiled a new "global payload delivery" system known as Ghost that is designed to drop vital payloads from orbit to anywhere on Earth's surface within 90 minutes.
US needs new space tech or it 'will lose,' Space Force chief says
By Brett Tingley published
"Throughout our nation's history, military success has hinged on support from commercial industry."
Watch United Launch Alliance launch its final Delta Heavy IV rocket today in this free livestream
By Brett Tingley last updated
ULA plans to launch its final Delta IV Heavy rocket on April 9 at 12:53 p.m. EDT (1653 GMT). Here's how to watch live.
Why I'm going to Missouri near the centerline for the solar eclipse on April 8
By Brett Tingley published
Cape Girardeau, Missouri is close to the centerline of the total solar eclipse on April 8, offering eclipse-chasers 4 minutes and 6 seconds of totality.
'All eyes to the sky': National Geographic and ABC to chronicle epic solar spectacle on April 8 (exclusive video)
By Brett Tingley published
National Geographic and ABC will offer live coverage of the total solar eclipse on April 8 from eight U.S. states during its 'Eclipse Across America' special. Watch the trailer here.
China launches satellite to support future moon missions (video)
By Brett Tingley published
China launched a relay satellite towards the moon atop a Long March 8 rocket this week after a previous launch this month failed to reach lunar orbit.
Relive SpaceX Starship's 3rd flight test in breathtaking photos
By Brett Tingley published
SpaceX's Starship put on quite a show during its third test flight on March 14, 2024, leading to some incredible images.
The moon visits the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades tonight
By Brett Tingley published
The four-day-old waxing crescent moon will be positioned just below the Pleiades star cluster on Thursday, March 14.
Pentagon UFO office developing 'Gremlin' sensors to help identify anomalies in orbit
By Brett Tingley published
The Pentagon's UFO office is developing sensor kits to help it collect data in real time on unidentified objects in the sky or in space.
Pentagon UFO office finds 'no empirical evidence' for alien technology in new report
By Brett Tingley published
The Pentagon's UFO office says there is no evidence for claims that any sightings represent extraterrestrial technology or that the government possesses crashed alien spacecraft.
SpaceX eyes March 14 for 3rd Starship test flight
By Brett Tingley published
SpaceX could launch its Starship megarocket on its third test flight as soon as March 14, the company quietly announced via social media.
NASA, SpaceX looking to extend lifespan of Crew Dragon spacecraft to 15 flights
By Brett Tingley published
While the fifth flight of the Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is underway, NASA and SpaceX are studying the fleet to determine whether or not the capsules could make it to 15 flights.
Is it time for a new Outer Space Treaty? Reports of Russian nuclear space weapon raise questions
By Brett Tingley published
Reports of a potential Russian nuclear space weapon recently ignited discussions about the Outer Space Treaty, an international agreement that set the norms for behavior in space.
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites during 3rd launch in under 24 hours
By Brett Tingley last updated
SpaceX achieved its third flight in under 24 hours on March 4. At 6:56 p.m. ET, the company launched 23 more Starlink internet satellites.
SpaceX launches 53 satellites on Transporter-10 rideshare flight, nails rocket landing (video)
By Brett Tingley last updated
SpaceX launched 53 satellites aboard the Transporter-10 rideshare mission on March 4 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and landed its 205th consecutive rocket.
SpaceX launches Crew-8 astronaut mission to International Space Station for NASA (video)
By Brett Tingley published
SpaceX launched its latest crewed flight toward the International Space Station at 10:53 p.m. ET tonight (March 3), carrying four astronauts aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Air is leaking from a Russian ISS module, but 'no impact to crew,' NASA says
By Brett Tingley published
The space station has a leak at the aft end of the Russian Zvezda service module where the nation's Progress spacecraft dock to the orbital lab, NASA officials said on Wednesday (Feb. 28).
'It's white-knuckle time:' NASA chief stresses safety for Crew-8 astronaut launch
By Brett Tingley published
In a pre-launch press briefing today (Feb. 28), NASA leadership stressed the fact that no matter how routine commercial launches might seem, safety is always the highest priority for the agency.