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The remarkable history of the hand-cranked Curta mechanical calculator

For two decades, the Curta was the best portable calculator in the world.

rockets - Ars Technica
10:12am PST - December 9th, 2021

James Harden Receives Tribute Video in Return to Houston; Nets Star Salutes Fans

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden received a warm welcome in Wednesday's road game against the Houston Rockets, as the team played a tribute video for its...

rockets - Bleacher Report
6:20pm PST - December 8th, 2021

Japanese billionaire launches to the International Space Station while waiting for SpaceX Moon ride

On December 8th, Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa flew to space with his manager and a Russian cosmonaut, starting a nearly two-week stay on the space station. Maezawa also has purchased a future ride on SpaceX’s Starship rocket, which is still in developm…

rockets - The Verge
6:21am PST - December 8th, 2021

Now You Can Blast a Great Gjallarhorn in Destiny 2 and IRL

WIRED spoke to the team at Bungie about bringing the iconic rocket launcher back to the franchise—partnering with Nerf to make one you can hold.

rockets - Wired
11:00am PST - December 7th, 2021

Astra will launch a rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida for the first time in January

Astra is set to expand its launch footprint, after exclusively flying its first few rockets from Kodiak, Alaska. The startup will fly a mission from Cape...

rockets - TechCrunch
6:21am PST - December 6th, 2021

Fantasy Basketball 2021: Lineup Advice for NBA Week 7

At this point in the season, most fantasy basketball teams should be putting points on the board with regularity. The only thing that should be needed are a few tweaks here and there...

rockets - Bleacher Report
4:35am PST - December 6th, 2021

How on Earth is Elon Musk’s SpaceX facing bankruptcy?

The richest person in the world is worried about money. Elon Musk, whose net worth is estimated at $310 billion, says his space company faces the threat of going bust. In an email to SpaceX staff that was first obtained by Space Explored, Musk said the firm c…

rockets - The Next Web
4:59am PST - December 1st, 2021

Why the T-72 tank is still the backbone of the Russian army after 50 years in service

Nearly 18,000 T-72s were made before the Soviet breakup, and about 2,000 of them are still in service in Russia.

rockets - Business Insider
3:59pm PST - November 29th, 2021

John Wall Will Be Worked into Game Shape Ahead of Potential Return, per Rockets HC

The Houston Rockets are potentially taking a step toward John Wall's return to the court. Houston Chronicle writer rockets - Bleacher Report
3:51pm PST - November 29th, 2021

John Wall Posts Workout Video amid Rockets Return Rumors: '#FreeMe'

John Wall certainly looks like he wants to return to the court. The Houston Rockets point guard, who has yet to play this season, posted a video of himself...

rockets - Bleacher Report
12:51pm PST - November 28th, 2021

Woj: John Wall Told Rockets He Would Like to Play Despite Team's Trade Attempts

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall has not played this year rockets - Bleacher Report
1:05pm PST - November 27th, 2021

Rockets' Jalen Green Out at Least 1 Week; Hamstring Injury Diagnosed as Strain

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green will miss at least one week with a hamstring injury. Per rockets - Bleacher Report
9:54am PST - November 26th, 2021

Rockets' Stephen Silas on Job Security Rumors: 'I Believe in What I Do'

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas downplayed any concerns about his job security after his team's 118-113 home win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday....

rockets - Bleacher Report
9:36pm PST - November 24th, 2021

Rockets' Jalen Green Ruled out vs. Bulls with Leg Injury

Houston Rockets rookie guard Jalen Green suffered a leg injury in the first half...

rockets - Bleacher Report
6:07pm PST - November 24th, 2021

Iran nuclear programme: Threat of Israeli strike grows

As Iran's nuclear programme forges ahead, some see Israel running out of options to thwart it.

rockets - BBC News
4:03pm PST - November 22nd, 2021

Elon Musk congratulates space startup Astra for reaching orbit for the first time

Elon Musk said "orbit is not easy" after congratulating the California-based company Astra Space for reaching orbit after several failed attempts.

rockets - Business Insider
4:01am PST - November 21st, 2021

Launch startup Astra reaches orbit for the first time

The ranks of orbit-capable spaceflight companies just grew ever so slightly. TechCrunchreports Astra has reached orbit for the first time when its Rocket 3 booster launched shortly after 1AM Eastern today (November 20th). The startup put a mass simulator into…

rockets - Engadget
7:56am PST - November 20th, 2021

Russian anti-satellite missile test poses no threat - Moscow

The US earlier said Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.

rockets - BBC News
8:01am PST - November 16th, 2021

John Wall Trade Rumors: 'Zero Traction' on Deal as Rockets PG Continues to Sit Out

The Houston Rockets have reportedly gained "zero traction" toward trading point guard John Wall, who's yet to play during the 2021-22 NBA season while awaiting...

rockets - Bleacher Report
7:22am PST - November 16th, 2021

Russian anti-satellite test adds to worsening problem of space debris

Russia has destroyed one of its own satellites in orbit, prompting international condemnation.

rockets - BBC News
6:47am PST - November 16th, 2021

US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris

The state department says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.

rockets - BBC News
1:13pm PST - November 15th, 2021

Would Prime Shaq Dominate Today's NBA?

LOS ANGELES — The Houston Rockets have rapidly climbed in the Western Conference after fully committing to small ball. No starter stands taller than Robert Covington (6'7")...

rockets - Bleacher Report
4:42am PST - March 6th, 2020

Morant on Westbrook: 'He's highly disrespected'

Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant, who played against Russell Westbrook for the first time Wednesday night, said he feels like the Rockets guard is "highly disrespected," saying, "People take his play for granted."

rockets - ESPN
9:28pm PST - February 26th, 2020

Houston Rockets' Small Ball Has Unleashed a New and Improved Russell Westbrook

Clint Capela played his final game for the Houston Rockets against the Portland Trail Blazers on Jan. 29. He logged 17 minutes and was minus-15 in a 13-point loss. Since then, the Rockets have deployed 6'5" P...

rockets - Bleacher Report
9:17pm PST - February 26th, 2020

Astra Trying to Launch Small Rockets With Only Days of Notice

Astra Space is developing pump-fed, liquid bipropellant propulsion engines for DARPA and NASA.The current vehi

rockets - Next Big Future
10:48am PST - February 26th, 2020

RT @JohnWis91528213: @Lebaneseabroad2 @EconDummies @usembassyjlm @GalGadot Numbers have context.The vast majority of the dead Palestinian A…

TrisloriaStandish (@trislorstandish)
11:44pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @rshereme: We are appalled by the russian strike on the Transfiguration Cathedral of Odesa. But these rockets use foreign components. 81…

Coyote10073 (@Coyote10073)
11:43pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Ozzie is definitely not underperforming. The Rockets clubhouse leader bangs another one out of the park. https://t.co/ATtcQeeGvY

Rakeville Times (@rakeville)
11:42pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Advaidism: This meditating story is purely Fake. But NASA has a connection with India, which the sanghis dread. NASA has a huge painti…

Mohammad Owais (@Owais_ab)
11:42pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Vator_H_Town: I’ll never forgive Tom Thibodeau. The Rockets offered at least 4 1st round picks for Jimmy Butler and he was like nah, g…

Rise (@BattlinRise)
11:41pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @rshereme: Unbelievable and horrifying. This is a crater from a rocket russians launch at Ukrainians almost every day. The last night Uk…

JanWphotography (@JanWphotography)
11:41pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Space X rockets punching Holes in the Atmosphere? https://t.co/HQGJk4aNXB

Richard Willett (@WTAFRich)
11:38pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

The Rockets were not beating Bron and them lol I’m sorry https://t.co/4FPbThtrFF

Hobie Brown Stan Account (@If2PacHadASon)
11:38pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @rshereme: Unbelievable and horrifying. This is a crater from a rocket russians launch at Ukrainians almost every day. The last night Uk…

Marina Sanchez (@Mililicoo)
11:37pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @rshereme: Unbelievable and horrifying. This is a crater from a rocket russians launch at Ukrainians almost every day. The last night Uk…

Martynas Toleikis (@MToleikis)
11:37pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
Indian Pinaka rockets shakes Azerbaijan. New Delhi Arming Armenia With Deadly Weapons

#india #Armenia #Azerbaijan #pinaka https://t.co/uY9gQTnwW9

Indian Pinaka rockets shakes Azerbaijan. New Delhi Arming Armenia With Deadly Weapons #india #Armenia #Azerbaijan #pinaka https://t.co/uY9gQTnwW9

Veer (@theveer0101)
11:36pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @arvindtw: Ever since India opened up its space sector in 2020, more than 150 #startups have come up in areas such as building rockets a…

Rajeeva Kumar (@raj_dbg)
11:35pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @djuric_zlatko: Right now, Ukrainians are in a panic that has long crossed the line of hysteria : Rockets over the Kirovograd region to…

Marja-Terttu Varjonen (@MarjatMtv)
11:28pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Loud warning!! Russia bombards downtown Kherson with Grad rockets #Canada #war #Germany #ukrainewar #Bakhmut https://t.co/vGuCFDDU5y

Edris Pyle (@EdrisPyle20847)
11:28pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @kucoincom: Elon’s vision has given us rockets, electric cars, and now... the new logo for Twitter. Feeling futuristic or nostalgic toda…

Md.Emran Mir (@MdEmranMir2)
11:28pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @TheKpopReporter: Vocal King BTS Jin's 'The Astronaut' Music Video Rockets Past 85 Million Views: A Pre-Enlistment Gift for Fans https:/…

My♥️Jin (@shinhyegi31)
11:27pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @djuric_zlatko: Right now, Ukrainians are in a panic that has long crossed the line of hysteria : Rockets over the Kirovograd region to…

Jose Clavero (@josearias3329)
11:26pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @rshereme: Unbelievable and horrifying. This is a crater from a rocket russians launch at Ukrainians almost every day. The last night Uk…

Maria R. (@Natalie_evt)
11:26pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @rshereme: Unbelievable and horrifying. This is a crater from a rocket russians launch at Ukrainians almost every day. The last night Uk…

Denise Howerton (@denise_howerton)
11:25pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @rshereme: Unbelievable and horrifying. This is a crater from a rocket russians launch at Ukrainians almost every day. The last night Uk…

inhovictor (@vmsantospedro1)
11:25pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @TheKpopReporter: Vocal King BTS Jin's 'The Astronaut' Music Video Rockets Past 85 Million Views: A Pre-Enlistment Gift for Fans https:/…

SJ412 | KSJ 1 (@NzKsj0812)
11:25pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @DailyAFC: GOAL! Vieira rockets one into the top corner from range. 5-3. #afc https://t.co/NzmEzRNRgG

BAKI (@Manoflove45)
11:24pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @rshereme: Unbelievable and horrifying. This is a crater from a rocket russians launch at Ukrainians almost every day. The last night Uk…

YannyStolarow (@YanaStolarow)
11:24pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Mir_e_karwan: Within the conflict, rockets and bombs were used in addition to guns. During the conflict, over 2.50 lakh shells, bombs,…

MaHtO (@MaHtO1703)
11:24pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Loud warning!! Russia bombards downtown Kherson with Grad rockets #Canada #war #Germany #ukrainewar #Bakhmut https://t.co/Jk0fpEeRyj

Ollie Wootton (@WoottonOll46806)
11:24pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @djuric_zlatko: Right now, Ukrainians are in a panic that has long crossed the line of hysteria : Rockets over the Kirovograd region to…

Iztok (@Istriano4reel)
11:23pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @rshereme: Unbelievable and horrifying. This is a crater from a rocket russians launch at Ukrainians almost every day. The last night Uk…

sashatod ( (@sashatod)
11:23pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Advaidism: This meditating story is purely Fake. But NASA has a connection with India, which the sanghis dread. NASA has a huge painti…

Siraj Proud Malayali (@siraj1805)
11:23pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @rshereme: Unbelievable and horrifying. This is a crater from a rocket russians launch at Ukrainians almost every day. The last night Uk…

RoadTrippingCat (@colonialcountr3)
11:22pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @rshereme: Unbelievable and horrifying. This is a crater from a rocket russians launch at Ukrainians almost every day. The last night Uk…

Neil Lambert (@alastairneilla1)
11:22pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @caslernoel: Anyone else think its strange that a guy who has received over 15 BILLION in government contracts to launch rockets into sp…

Angela Thomas (@angelabysouth)
11:22pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @TheKpopReporter: Vocal King BTS Jin's 'The Astronaut' Music Video Rockets Past 85 Million Views: A Pre-Enlistment Gift for Fans https:/…

みと (@ma_jin_ko_jin)
11:21pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @vicktop55: At the moment, Russia is launching a massive missile attack on Ukraine. Missiles fly to the western regions of the country.…

f dejahang (@drfereydoun)
10:32pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @djuric_zlatko: Right now, Ukrainians are in a panic that has long crossed the line of hysteria : Rockets over the Kirovograd region to…

Johnny B. Good (@rdzglzjm)
10:32pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
RT @DailyAFC: GOAL! Vieira rockets one into the top corner from range. 5-3. #afc 

 https://t.co/NzmEzRNRgG

RT @DailyAFC: GOAL! Vieira rockets one into the top corner from range. 5-3. #afc https://t.co/NzmEzRNRgG

Jovan (@krjovan)
10:32pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
RT @DailyAFC: GOAL! Vieira rockets one into the top corner from range. 5-3. #afc 

 https://t.co/NzmEzRNRgG

RT @DailyAFC: GOAL! Vieira rockets one into the top corner from range. 5-3. #afc https://t.co/NzmEzRNRgG

Zulukaya Ngxolashe (@ZNgxolashe)
10:32pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
RT @DailyAFC: GOAL! Vieira rockets one into the top corner from range. 5-3. #afc 

 https://t.co/NzmEzRNRgG

RT @DailyAFC: GOAL! Vieira rockets one into the top corner from range. 5-3. #afc https://t.co/NzmEzRNRgG

LehkzyKay (@LehkzyKay)
10:32pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
RT @DailyAFC: GOAL! Vieira rockets one into the top corner from range. 5-3. #afc 

 https://t.co/NzmEzRNRgG

RT @DailyAFC: GOAL! Vieira rockets one into the top corner from range. 5-3. #afc https://t.co/NzmEzRNRgG

MarcelloMarçton (@MarcelloMarcton)
10:31pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @TheKpopReporter: Vocal King BTS Jin's 'The Astronaut' Music Video Rockets Past 85 Million Views: A Pre-Enlistment Gift for Fans https:/…

juli (@juliana_tina30)
10:31pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
RT @DailyAFC: GOAL! Vieira rockets one into the top corner from range. 5-3. #afc 

 https://t.co/NzmEzRNRgG

RT @DailyAFC: GOAL! Vieira rockets one into the top corner from range. 5-3. #afc https://t.co/NzmEzRNRgG

AgboLa Han (@bidexmoney15)
10:31pm PDT - July 26th, 2023