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Fast Company
39 minutes ago
- Science
- Fast Company
One of the most mysterious rocks on Earth just went up for sale
If you didn't make the list for Blue Origin's recent sub-orbital jaunt to space, why not treat yourself to a consolation prize here on Earth for a fraction of the cost? On Wednesday, Sotheby's will auction off a chunk of rock believed to have originated on Mars for an anticipated two to four million dollars – a steal relative to the $28 million you would have dropped to experience a few fleeting minutes of zero gravity with Katy Perry. The meteorite, dubbed NWA 16788, is thought to be the biggest piece of the red planet present here on Earth. The reddish hunk of rock was discovered by a meteorite hunter in the remote sand dunes of Northern Niger in November 2023 and in geological terms is known as an 'olivine-microgabbroic shergottite.' Most Martian meteorites that fall to Earth are categorized as shergottites, named after a meteorite that fell in Sherghati, India in 1865. The meteorite weighs 54 pounds and contains a kind of glass known as maskelynite, which forms when feldspar in the rock was exposed to extreme pressure and heat, likely from an asteroid impact that knocked it off the Martian surface to begin with. Beyond the space glass, the rock is mostly made up of pyroxene and olivine, common meteorite minerals that are also present in the layer of the Earth's crust known as the upper mantle. Based on its condition and lack of weathering, NWA 16788 appears to be a relative newcomer to planet Earth, found not long after it traveled through space to the Sahara. 'NWA 16788 is covered in a reddish-brown fusion crust giving it an unmistakable Martian hue,' the Sotheby's posting states. 'Regmaglypts, or surface depressions formed by frictional heating during rapid descent through Earth's atmosphere, are also visible on the surface of the meteorite.' Chipping away at Martian mysteries Out of the more than 77,000 meteorites logged so far, only 400 have their origins on Mars. To confirm the rock's Martian origins, a lab compared its chemical makeup with atmospheric data collected by NASA's Viking probe, which landed on the surface of Mars in 1976. That mission, which sent a pair of identical spacecraft to study the Martian surface, collected information on the red planet that remains valuable today. 'Almost everything about Viking was the first time we had ever tried it,' Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Curator of Planetary Science Matt Shindell said in a retrospective on Viking's impact. 'NASA had never landed on another planet. They had never built a miniature laboratory. No one had ever built a computer that could withstand any of the stresses that Viking was under. The engineers had to design things that were never done before.' The record-setting Martian meteorite isn't the only artifact Sotheby's will auction off that would be more appropriate in a natural history museum. The auction house will also host the sale of a Jurassic-age juvenile ceratosaurus skeleton for an estimated $6 million and a T-rex foot from the late Cretaceous for a starting bid of $300,000. The fossils were excavated in Wyoming and Montana, respectively. If dinosaur fossils and far-flung space rocks are too rich for your blood, a Neolithic stone axe found in France will also pop up for sale on Wednesday for a modest starting bid of $5,500. If you do end up springing for the meteorite, know that your bragging rights are very secure – your rock will be 70% larger than the next-largest known piece of Mars on our planet.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Science
- Miami Herald
Space Coast's 60th launch of year also Falcon 9's 500th successful SpaceX mission
An early Sunday morning SpaceX launch marked the 60th orbital mission from the Space Coast from all companies for the year, but also the 500th successful mission for the workhorse Falcon 9 rocket. The rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Space Launch Complex 40 at 1:04 a.m. carrying an Israeli communications satellite on the Commercial GTO 1 mission. The first-stage booster flew for the 13th time and made a recovery landing downrange on the droneship Just Read the Instructions. It was the 502nd launch of a Falcon 9 since its debut in 2010, with the company only losing the rocket on two missions - once in 2015 and then in July 2024. The company has also flown its larger Falcon Heavy 11 times since 2018, but not yet so far in 2025. SpaceX has launched all but three of the Space Coast missions in 2025, with Blue Origin's New Glenn making its debut flight in January and United Launch Alliance having flown two Atlas V rockets on missions for Amazon's Project Kuiper in April and June. ULA has its new Vulcan rocket lined up for its first national security launch, the USSF-106 mission for the Space Force, but its launch date has not been announced. Blue Origin this week announced the engines for its next New Glenn rocket are ready, but isn't expected to fly until at least fall. Meanwhile, SpaceX will continue to launch regularly from both Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center. The next KSC launch from SpaceX is the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station no earlier than July 31. The Commercial Crew Program flight will take up two astronauts from NASA, one for Japan's JAXA and one cosmonaut for Roscosmos to relieve the Crew-10 crew that has been on the station since March. That flight will be the fourth human spaceflight for SpaceX this year including Crew-10 and the private polar orbital Fram2 mission and private Axiom Space Ax-4 mission, whose astronauts are currently on board the station, but scheduled to leave as soon as Monday morning. The Space Coast saw a record 93 launches in 2024 and is on pace to break 100 launches for 2025. SpaceX has flown 85 orbital missions among its Florida and California facilities this year, and is also on track to break its record of 134 missions that it flew in 2024. _____ Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Space Coast's 60th launch of year also Falcon 9's 500th successful SpaceX mission
An early Sunday morning SpaceX launch marked the 60th orbital mission from the Space Coast from all companies for the year, but also the 500th successful mission for the workhorse Falcon 9 rocket. The rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Space Launch Complex 40 at 1:04 a.m. carrying an Israeli communications satellite on the Commercial GTO 1 mission. The first-stage booster flew for the 13th time and made a recovery landing downrange on the droneship Just Read the Instructions. It was the 502nd launch of a Falcon 9 since its debut in 2010, with the company only losing the rocket on two missions — once in 2015 and then in July 2024. The company has also flown its larger Falcon Heavy 11 times since 2018, but not yet so far in 2025. SpaceX has launched all but three of the Space Coast missions in 2025 with Blue Origin's New Glenn making its debut flight in January and United Launch Alliance having flown two Atlas V rockets on missions for Amazon's Project Kuiper in April and June. ULA has its new Vulcan rocket lined up for its first national security launch, the USSF-106 mission for the Space Force, but its launch date has not been announced. Blue Origin this week announced the engines for its next New Glenn rocket are ready, but isn't expected to fly until at least fall. Meanwhile, SpaceX will continue to launch regularly from both Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center. The next KSC launch from SpaceX is the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station no earlier than July 31. The Commercial Crew Program flight will take up two astronauts from NASA, one for Japan's JAXA and one cosmonaut for Roscosmos to relieve the Crew-10 crew that has been on the station since March. That flight will be the fourth human spaceflight for SpaceX this year including Crew-10 and the private polar orbital Fram2 mission and private Axiom Space Ax-4 mission, whose astronauts are currently on board the station, but scheduled to leave as soon as Monday morning. The Space Coast saw a record 93 launches in 2024 and is on pace to break 100 launches for 2025. SpaceX has flown 85 orbital missions among its Florida and California facilities this year, and is also on track to break its record of 134 missions that it flew in 2024.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Latest News On Orlando Bloom And Katy Perry's Relationship — & Breakup
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom might have had total sparks, but the couple has called it quits after nearly 10 years together. My S.O. will probably tell you that I randomly belt out, "Baby you're a firework" several times a day because I can't get enough of the way Katy Perry actively encourages people to be their full selves. It's something she strives to do in her career and personal life as evidenced by her 9-year public relationship with the actor Orlando Bloom. Yes, the same man who deliciously played Legolas in The Lord of the Rings and Will Turner in The Pirates of the Caribbean. But in 2025, these two called off their relationship, and it just proves how dedicated they are to going after the lives they want. (And we're wishing them the best!). Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry called it quits in the summer of 2025 — and Orlando posted a family photo after the couple confirmed the breakup. I'm so relieved to see they're all smiles! On February 27, 2025, Blue Origin that Katy Perry was joining the New Shepard NS-31 crew — alongside an all-female crew including iconic journalist, — heading to actual factual outer space. While that fact is shocking to nearly everyone (just look at the comments section on the Instagram announcement), we could only imagine what that conversation with husband-to-be, Orlando Bloom was like. However, Katy Perry just gave us a peak into her decision making process — including what her fiancé thinks about it all. On March 3, 2025, Katy told that she and Orlando "respect each other so much" so they "want to get input from each other." "He is also all about the journey," she said. "That's one thing, I really, really admire about him — he's a seeker." Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom took the "'black" carpet at the 2024 VMA Awards, and they looked better than ever! Katy bared her body in a frayed, white two-piece look that only she could pull off, while Orlando rocked an all-black outfit to let her ensemble shine. And while they looked great, Katy had a very relatable mom moment during an interview. She looked into the screen and told her daughter Daisy not to stay up too late and to "eat your broccoli," noting that it's Daisy's first time watching MTV ever! Adorable! Orlando then introduced Katy before her VMA Vanguard Award performance. He said, "You fell in love with her as Katy Perry. I fell in love with her as Katherine Hudson." He continued by elaborating on Katy's many successes and how proud he is of her. Then, post-performance (wow, that aerial work was INCREDIBLE), Orlando presented the actual Moon Person to Katy. While Katy rattled off the usual thank you's (her label, her team, her parents), there was one "thank you" that really stood out among the rest. When thanking her husband, she said, "Thank you to Orlando for keeping me grounded, celebrated, and doing the dishes." Stars — they really are just like us! Shortly after her electrifying VMA Vanguard Award performance, Kate Perry explained how much her stepson Flynn helped her piece together parts of her album 143. She chatted with about his contributions, but made it known her family doesn't obsess over her music like fans."They've had enough of me. I mean, they're fine, but family, they're telling me to move or take the trash out," she said. Flynn's the only one who truly offers tangible feedback. She said, "He's got good taste" and "loves this song called 'All the Love,'" on 143. Out of everything Katy's written, it's one of her "favorite songs." The couple attended the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Event in April 2024 and looked elegant in their black-tie outfits. As far as their then-wedding plans were concerned, Katy Perry shared what she plans to do once she leaves American Idol. Per , she appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and said, "I think this probably will be my last show, my last season for Idol. I mean, I love Idol so much. It's connected me with the heart of America, but I feel like I need to go out and feel that pulse to my own beat." Orlando also revealed to that things can be challenging for the couple. He said, "Her pool is not a pool that I necessarily understand, and I think my pool is not a pool that she necessarily understands. Sometimes things are really, really, really, challenging. I won't lie. We definitely battle with our emotions and creativity." Appearing on Chelsea Handler's podcast , Katy got real about her and Orlando attending therapy together. "We love it because it keeps us in so when you want to come back to being normal in a domesticated world where you have a child and stuff like that, you have to really learn how to be kind of different out there in the big and in the small," she said. We love a couple who attends therapy together! Orlando showed his support for Katy when she was in Las Vegas for her residency. He shared a goofy picture of him BTS with her on and wrote, "There's a new act on the #vegas strip @katyperry so proud of you. Let's all go #play 🍄🚀 HNY❤️," as his caption. When Katy Perry accepted a prestigious award at Power of Women in 2021, she gave a heartfelt message that spoke of the two greatest loves in her life — Orlando Bloom and their daughter Daisy. "[Orlando's] an incredible father [and] an example to our greatest gift ever, our daughter Daisy — a future powerful woman. I pledge to you to do my best to be an example of one, to never put limits on your dreams, to lead with love, never through fear, and to always be your lighthouse in any darkness..." And when Katy Perry performed during Joe Biden's inauguration, Orlando was right there cheering her on! He gleefully shared a BTS clip of her on and wrote, "One day our little girl will grow up and see her mother play her part in a moment in history that we hope will heal, we hope will unite, we hope, we love ❤️ One proud partner here with a tear of joy 🇺🇸🎆🙏." BRB, I have to grab tissues. At the end of the summer in 2020, UNICEF posted a photo of Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom holding their newborn's hand on to announce she'd arrived. The organization told fans via their caption that the couple were overjoyed about their daughter's birth. "We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter," the organization shared in its caption. Orlando couldn't help but gush over his little girl during a brief virtual appearance for . He said, "...she sort of looked like a bit like my mum so then I got a little bit confused because Katy's breast feeding this mini-me/my mum/who's she going to look like next." The video for "Never Worn White" seemed to hint at the gender of Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's baby, but the singer officially confirmed it on an post promoting her single "." She wrote, "🌼 The first single from #KP5 is called #DAISIES and she's coming MAY 15, 2020 🌼," in her caption and the crowd went wild! Katy Perry revealed that she and Orlando were expecting their first baby together in March! She shared a brief video clip of her single "" on and basically let fans know she was pregnant. It's hard to miss her soul-deep smile and glow. Things carried on as usual for the couple with Katy sharing a snapshot of the two on . They were celebrating a year of being engaged and her caption reads, "one year ago I said yes to a life of love and evolution... and definitely never a dull moment 😜." While the couple were never in a rush to have a wedding, they ultimately decided to push things back as reported by . A source told the outlet, "They changed the timing due to the location they want," and that makes sense. Planning a wedding often involves making sure venues, caterers, and more will be available during the time a couple is thinking about getting married. Orlando stopped by the show in 2019 and told Willie Geist, "It's important to me that we are aligned — I've been married and divorced and I don't want to do it again..." It wasn't long before people began wondering what Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's wedding plans were, but the two have never been in a rush to walk down the aisle. Instead, Katy had this to say during an appearance on , "One step at a time. Definitely trying to lay the good emotional foundation for the lifetime of commitment, which is like a big deal." They moved in together right after getting engaged and this seemed to work better for everyone. A source told , "Since they are engaged, it was just a natural step for them to live together." Katy happily took to to give fans a close-up look at her engagement ring from Orlando. She wrote, "full bloom" as her caption so there was no mistaking that she and Orlando were taking their relationship to the next step. Katy opened up about how his proposal went when she appeared on a few months later. "It was Valentine's Day...[Orlando]'s, like, clean-shaven. He's not wearing tennis shoes. I was like 'Ah, sh—t, something is going down,'" she happily shared. In a hilarious turn of events, Katy Perry found herself winning a date with Orlando Bloom after she outbid an eager fan during the One Love Malibu Festival charity auction. A fan account on shared a video of the Katy saying, "You can do a motorcycle ride with him to a lunch destination to have lunch with Orlando freaking Bloom. That also means that when you are on the motorcycle with him you're holding him in a way that I am not excited about." Honestly, same Katy. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom appeared on their first red carpet together at The Global Ocean Gala and looked stunning. even reported the two took a picture with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were seen spending more time together after a break. The singer shared an photo of them greeting Pope Francis and showing their support for The Cura Foundation with her fans. Sadly the couple broke up in 2017 and this caused their reps to release a statement to in order to control any narratives that may have stemmed from it. 'Before rumors or falsifications get out of hand, we can confirm that Orlando and Katy are taking respectful, loving space at this time,' the statement said. Two sources gave different reasons for their split, but reported that an insider said, "They did discuss a future together during their relationship. They had an enormous amount of love for one another." Despite their breakup, Orlando Bloom insisted there wasn't anything horrible about their breakup in his interview. "It's good. We're all grown-up. She happens to be someone who is very visible, but I don't think anybody cares what I'm up to. Nor should they. It's between us. It's better to set an example for kids and show that [break-ups] don't have to be about hate." One half of this lovely duo was spotted in the nude during another vacation and it's an understatement to say the pics went viral. While Katy chose to don a bikini, Orlando decided to let loose — literally — and those sneaky paparazzi captured him in all of his glory. He told in 2017, 'We'd been completely alone for five days. Nothing around us. There was no way anyone could get anything. So I had a moment of feeling free.' Right before the summer of 2016, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom announced their relationship via Instagram. As evidenced by her caption, 'We cannes't,' the couple were enjoying the bliss of being in Cannes, France at the time. Orlando introduced Katy to his son with Miranda Kerr, Flynn. A source revealed to that the two attended the birthday party of Robert Downey, Jr.'s son at the time. "They were laughing, playing music and joking around with looked very comfortable at the kids party," according to the source. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom met in 2016 while attending an afterparty once the Golden Globes ended. Per , the 'Firework' singer bonded with an American Idol contestant and excitedly shared how her paths crossed with Orlando. 'So I had my security guard grab 10 In-N-Outs and all of a sudden I see my boyfriend's hand — he wasn't even sitting at our table — he just swoops in and he grabs it and I was like, 'Hey that my burger,'' she recalled. Orlando later revealed a little more about that moment when talking to in 2018. He revealed he wasn't really aware of her work before meeting her. Do you think Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are getting married soon? Let us know in the comments and follow the conversation on ! This post has been updated.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
American pop star's desi wedding in India had Diddy performing with classical dancer, Rihanna as maid of honor; it ended in divorce over a text
Katy Perry married comedian and actor Russell Brand in 2010, barely a year after they met. The relationship didn't last. Russell reportedly ended things with a text message, something Perry later slammed as 'cowardly.' But when they tied the knot, the wedding made global headlines, mostly thanks to Russell's choice of location. He had long spoken about his spiritual pull towards India. Perry, though raised a devout Christian, later said she believes in God but doesn't follow any religion. Their wedding was held at the Aman-i-Khas resort near the Ranthambhore tiger reserve, with a Christian minister officiating. Also read: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm breakup in joint statement, say daughter Daisy remains top priority In 2010, after their low-key wedding, a rep for Perry confirmed to People, 'The very private and spiritual ceremony, attended by the couple's closest family and friends, was performed by a Christian minister and longtime friend of the Hudson family. The backdrop was the inspirational and majestic countryside of Northern India.' Russell had been on a deeply personal spiritual path long before he started dating Katy. At the time, the singer herself had started embracing Indian culture, something she never really hid and still carries with her, even though she avoids attaching herself to any particular religion. While it was Russell who pushed for an Indian wedding, Katy, who was raised in a strict, 'sheltered' Pentecostal Christian home where even secular music was banned, was also eager to explore other spiritual paths. Also read: Katy Perry gives a tour of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin capsule which will take her and 5 other women to space: 'Taking Up Space is a double entendre now' Before they tied the knot, Russell had proposed to Katy in front of the Taj Mahal. During the nuptials, the groom and his male friends arrived at the venue, where the bride waited, welcomed with the sounds of sitar, santoor, tabla, drums, and Rajasthani folk music. The multi-day celebration even saw celebrity guests like Rihanna, who served as Katy's maid of honour, while Diddy reportedly performed at the reception alongside Indian classical dancers. British comedian David Walliams and TV host Jonathan Ross were also among the guests. As they exchanged vows, Russell wore a traditional kurta-pyjama while Katy draped a red saree and took the pheras around the sacred fire. Two giant elephants, Mala and Laxmi, arrived at the venue to the beats of dhol and nagara. Local delicacies were served to guests, specially handpicked from Bajaria, a market town near Sawai Madhopur, giving the high-profile wedding party a real taste of Rajasthani flavour. The mandap, or wedding canopy, was made of vibrant orange, red, and yellow ribbons, adorned with marigold garlands. While the wedding made global headlines, it didn't last. The two divorced in 2014. The separation turned ugly. Katy claimed Russell was controlling and didn't believe in equality, while Russell pointed to their clashing political views, among other issues. Years later, Katy began dating Orlando Bloom. The couple was engaged for nearly four years and recently confirmed their amicable split. They share a daughter named Daisy Dove Bloom. At the time of separation, Katy's rep told Page Six that the singer was 'relieved to not have married again,' as the fear of another messy divorce still haunts her.
