Self-lofting devices propelled by sunlight have been tested for the first time in near-vacuum conditions akin to those in Earth’s upper atmosphere, paving the way for a revolution in atmospheric
8298Articles
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted SpaceX the green light to proceed with its 10th test flight of the Starship rocket, tentatively scheduled for August 24. This approval marks
PARK CITY, Utah — SpaceX will perform its next Starship/Super Heavy test flight Aug. 24 after completing an investigation into the failure of the previous mission and getting approval from
SpaceX says the 10th integrated test flight of its Super Heavy Starship launch vehicle could launch as soon as Aug. 24. Liftoff from the company’s Starbase, Texas, manufacturing and test
Blue Origin is gearing up for the second-ever launch of its powerful New Glenn rocket, which will loft NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars. The company says it has been working
3 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) GRX-810 is a new metal alloy developed by NASA for 3D printing parts that can withstand the extreme temperatures
NASA is asking six companies to help the agency move spacecraft between difficult-to-reach orbits. The agency recently awarded a total of $1.4 million to the group, which includes companies like
Russia is preparing to loft a “miniature mouse hotel” into space. An inside view of the rodent-holding unit. (Image credit: Roscosmos) The Bion-M No. 2 biosatellite is being readied for
3 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Human-rating is a critical certification process that validates the safety, reliability, and suitability of space systems—including orbiters, launch vehicles, rovers,
The crew of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission pose for a photo during a training session. Credit: SpaceX NASA astronauts Michael Fincke and Zena Cardman will connect with students in Minnesota
Advertisement
Popular Now
-
012024 in Review: Highlights from NASA in Silicon Valley -
02Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 15mm f/1.7 ASPH review -
03How New NASA, India Earth Satellite NISAR Will See Earth -
04And Thus Begins A New Year For Life On Earth -
05Astronomy Activation Ambassadors: A New Era -
06SpaceX launch surge helps set new global launch record in 2024
-
07Space Force plans new ‘Futures Command’ amid pressure to speed up modernization
Scroll to Top