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Rockets’ Chinanu Onuaku Brings Back the Underhand Free Throw Technique to the NBA

Dec 27, 2016 08:45 AM EST

Houston Rockets rookie big man Chinanu Onuaku has brought back to the NBA one of the most effective yet rarely utilized free-throw shooting techniques: the underhanded free throw shot.

Spurs’ Late Rally Snaps Rockets’ Winning Streak

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Dec 21, 2016 11:35 AM EST

With less than four minutes and 30 seconds left on the clock, the San Antonio Spurs is trailing the Houston Rockets with 13 points. Despite this almost insurmountable hurdle, the Spurs kept on attacking and their resilience eventually paid off with a win, 102-100.

Rockets Display Impressive Comeback Against Timberwolves, Stretch Win Streak to 10 Games

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Dec 19, 2016 01:24 AM EST

With less than three minutes left on the game clock, the Minnesota Timberwolves handed over the Houston Rockets its eighth loss of the season and eventually snapped the latter's impressive winning streak.

China Launches Its First Space Laboratory Module Tiangong-1

Watch: Chinese Rocket Falls to Earth Like Fireball Lighting Utah Sky

Charissa Echavez |

Jul 29, 2016 01:49 PM EDT

Utah NASA Ambassador Patrick Wiggins confirmed that the mysterious lights streaking across the sky of western United States on Wednesday night is a "rocket body" or "rocket booster" from a Chinese spacecraft heading back towards earth.

Fourth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. plans to establish commercial launching service for domestic and foreign clients.

China's Biggest Missile Maker to Tap Into Global Rocket Industry

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 12, 2016 06:59 PM EST

The biggest missile maker in China is planning to utilize its solid-fuel rockets to gain entry into the international market, according to a senior rocket designer.

Researchers to Use Lasers to Clear Space Debris

Marco Foronda |

Apr 19, 2015 10:00 AM EDT

This orbital junk can travel at speeds of up to 17,500 miles per hour -- fast enough to cause serious damage to satellites and even the International Space Station.