In an auspicious occasion for private space flight, this week Space Exploration Technologies SpaceX took a small step that may well prove to be a giant leap for commercial space travel. FULL STORY >

The number of downloads of the new Angry Birds Space title has reached an impressive 10 million in less than three days. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: Angry Birds Space invades gamer's airspace, whilst Bioware will be offering Mass Effect 3 DLC to appease player's unhappiness with its ending. FULL STORY >

Warhammer 40 000 Space Marine is an enjoyable hack and slash action game that makes you feel near invincible and provides an excuse to annihilate Orks with a variety of satisfying weapons. FULL STORY >

The world watches as shuttle Atlantis prepares to blast into space to mark the end of the iconic space shuttle program. FULL STORY >

Long-time Facebook rival MySpace is sold off by its owners, faces uncertain future. FULL STORY >

New data suggests that the world's largest social network is facing a few drops in user numbers, although the bigger picture is still one of Facebook domination. FULL STORY >

Our best of the web for June 2011, specially selected to spend some quality time with. FULL STORY >

Security researchers at Symantec discovers a flaw allowing Facebook apps to leak user data to third party companies and advertisers. FULL STORY >

A revised complaint by a New York fuel salesman claims he is entitled to a massive 50 percent share in Facebook. FULL STORY >

Today marks half a century since Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to leave planet earth, marking humanity's first baby steps in the exploration of the cosmos. FULL STORY >

The launch of the African New Dawn satellite was scrubbed. FULL STORY >

Facebook is apparently in the process of testing new real-time advertising features, meaning what you say in a status update could impact what ads you see in future. FULL STORY >

In yet another buyout, Facebook acquires mobile app developers Snaptu. FULL STORY >

We grab a plasma cutter, put on our brave face, and jump into the intense action and horror of Dead Space 2. FULL STORY >