Jon Skillings

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The X-37B Space Plane of Mystery Returns to Earth After 14-Month Sojourn

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Jon Skillings

This artist’s rendering, also from nearly two decades ago, gives a sense of the X-37B’s size relative to that of the space shuttle. NASA said at the time that two X-37 vehicles could fit in the cargo bay of a shuttle. (The cargo bay of the X-37B, meanwhile, is roughly the size of a pickup truck bed.) Here’s the tale of the tape for the X-37B: It’s 29 feet, 3 inches long, stands 9 feet, 6 inches high, and has a wing span of just under 15 feet. Its weight at launch: 11,000 pounds.
The X-37B Space Plane of Mystery Returns to Earth After 14-Month Sojourn

1 month ago | cnet.com | Jon Skillings

1 of 18Boeing Space via US Space ForceSeven times now, an X-37B space plane has traveled to orbit and returned to Earth, each time spending months and months in space. The seventh mission ended March 7, 2025, when the uncrewed, reusable X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. It had been in orbit for 434 days, or more than 14 months, after leaving Earth's gravity aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket in December 2023.
James Bond: The Best Order to Watch Every 007 Film

1 month ago | cnet.com | Jon Skillings

1 of 28Screenshot by Aaron Pruner/CNETThe James Bond movie catalog is big -- 25 films in the official 007 canon, plus two others. Six different actors have played the cinematic secret agent across six decades, from 1962's Dr. No to 2021's No Time to Die. If it's all new to you, it might seem a little daunting. Daniel Craig's 007 is the most recent and stands out to many -- especially newer Bond watchers -- as the face of the secret agent.
Ready for a New James Bond? This Is Your Ultimate 007 Guide to How We Got Here

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Jon Skillings

The most recent James Bond movie, No Time to Die, had an ending unlike any its predecessors and opened the way to a whole new approach to the cinematic powerhouse — including, at some point soon, a new James Bond. The film wrapped up Daniel Craig's days as 007, and speculation is running hot about what lies ahead for Ian Fleming's superspy.
Ready for a New James Bond? This Is Your Ultimate 007 Guide to How We Got Here

2 months ago | cnet.com | Jon Skillings

The most recent James Bond movie, No Time to Die, had an ending unlike any its predecessors and opened the way to a whole new approach to the cinematic powerhouse — including, at some point soon, a new James Bond. The film wrapped up Daniel Craig's days as 007, and speculation is running hot about what lies ahead for Ian Fleming's superspy.
I Love 'Slow Horses' and the Original Book Is Just $10 as Season 3 Arrives

Nov 30, 2023 | cnet.com | Jon Skillings |James Bond

All I ever really need is a good book. I'm talking physical media: hardcovers, paperbacks, whichever. Kindles and other e-readers are convenient, sure, but I'm always happy to pick up print on paper and settle in for the long haul. Which is why I'm thrilled to see that right now, with the holiday gift-giving season upon us, the paperback edition of Mick Herron's Slow Horses is on sale for just $10, down from $17 -- that's 40% off.
I Love 'Slow Horses' and the Original Book Is Just Over $8 With Cyber Monday Upon Us

Nov 27, 2023 | cnet.com | Jon Skillings |James Bond

All I ever really need is a good book. I'm talking physical media: hardcovers, paperbacks, whichever. Kindles and other e-readers are convenient, sure, but I'm always happy to pick up print on paper and settle in for the long haul. Get the most out of Cyber Monday 2023 Black Friday isn’t the end of the deals. Cyber Monday continues many of the best holiday deals, and often includes some new sales, too.
I Love 'Slow Horses' and the Original Book Is Just $10 With Black Friday Upon Us

Nov 22, 2023 | cnet.com | Jon Skillings |James Bond

All I ever really need is a good book. I'm talking physical media: hardcovers, paperbacks, whichever. Kindles and other e-readers are convenient, sure, but I'm always happy to pick up print on paper and settle in for the long haul. The best Black Friday 2023 deals Don’t miss some of the best sales and deals of the year. Nearly every retailer is offering deep discounts on a wide variety of merchandise.
I Love 'Slow Horses' and the Original Book Is Just $10 as Black Friday Approaches

Nov 19, 2023 | cnet.com | Jon Skillings |James Bond

All I ever really need is a good book. I'm talking physical media: hardcovers, paperbacks, whichever. Kindles are convenient, sure, but I'm much more likely to pick up print on paper and settle in for the long haul. Are early Black Friday sales a good time to buy? Many retailers start "Black Friday" sales as early as Halloween, or even earlier.
I Love 'Slow Horses' and the Original Book Is Just $9 in a Prime Day Deal

Oct 10, 2023 | cnet.com | Jon Skillings

All I ever really need is a good book. I'm talking physical media: hardcovers, paperbacks, whichever. Kindles are convenient, sure, but I'm much more likely to pick up print on paper and settle in for the long haul. Which is why I'm thrilled to see that for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days right now, the paperback edition of Mick Herron's Slow Horses is on sale for just $9.03, down from $16.95 – almost half off. Maybe you're familiar with the Apple TV Plus show of the same name.