Superhero Self-Healing Polymer Saves Satellites from Fast-Flying Space Debris Space debris is becoming an overwhelming problem. Between 2019 and 2023, SpaceX’s Starlink satellites made up 40% of all near-misses in space. With thousands of satellites orbiting the Earth and the ever-growing threat of collisions with space debris, the need for innovative solutions has never been […]
French team plans to hatch fish in space to test future Moon-based aquaculture
French Team Plans to Hatch Fish in Space to Test Future Moon-Based Aquaculture Now that tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes, and other veggies have been cultivated in space, how soon will fish be on the menu for astronauts? A team of French scientists and engineers is working on a groundbreaking project to hatch fish in space. This […]
US builds ‘spacecraft speedometer’ to enhance satellite navigation without GPS
US Builds ‘Spacecraft Speedometer’ to Enhance Satellite Navigation Without GPS Researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory and the U.S. Air Force Academy have created a groundbreaking technology that could revolutionize satellite navigation. The innovative system, dubbed the ‘spacecraft speedometer,’ aims to provide precise velocity measurements for spacecraft without relying on the Global Positioning System (GPS). […]
NASA tests 14-inch hybrid rocket motor for smoother and safer Moon touchdowns
NASA Tests 14-Inch Hybrid Rocket Motor for Smoother and Safer Moon Touchdowns NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center experts in Huntsville, Alabama, are conducting crucial tests for a 14-inch hybrid rocket motor. This innovative technology aims to revolutionize Moon landings by ensuring smoother and safer touchdowns for future missions. The development of this hybrid rocket motor […]
100W to 2,000W: Rocket Lab’s solar arrays deliver tailored power for satellites
100W to 2,000W: Rocket Lab’s Solar Arrays Deliver Tailored Power for Satellites US space tech and innovation giant Rocket Lab has unveiled STARRAY, a family of customizable solar arrays designed to cater to the specific power needs of satellites ranging from 100W to 2,000W. This groundbreaking development marks a significant advancement in the field of […]
100 years on, ESA tests Einstein’s relativity theory with atomic clocks on ISS
100 Years On, ESA Tests Einstein’s Relativity Theory with Atomic Clocks on ISS The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched one of its most precise science experiments to date, aiming to test Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity with atomic clocks aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in scientific […]
NASA’s space-based quantum sensor to detect tiniest tremors in Earth’s gravity
NASA’s Innovative Quantum Sensor: Revolutionizing Earth’s Gravity Studies NASA has collaborated with some private players and academic institutions to develop the Quantum Gravity Sensor (QGS). This groundbreaking technology, a space-based quantum sensor, is set to revolutionize the way we detect the tiniest tremors in Earth’s gravity. The partnership between NASA and these external entities marks […]
Scientists to check world’s oldest satellite’s heartbeat to bring it back to Earth
Reviving History: Scientists to Monitor World’s Oldest Satellite’s Pulse for Safe Return to Earth In the intense early days of the space race, a small, unusual satellite was launched into the Earth’s orbit. This satellite, known as Vanguard 1, holds the title of being the oldest human-made object still in space, having been circling the […]
China’s Starlink-rival satellite megaconstellations could litter orbit for 100+ years
China’s Starlink-Rival Satellite Megaconstellations Could Litter Orbit for 100+ Years China’s satellite megaconstellation plans could clog low Earth orbit with large spent rocket stages, analysts warn. As the competition heats up in the space race, concerns are mounting over the potential consequences of such ambitious projects. With China aiming to establish its own version of […]
RTGs: The nuclear heart that runs spacecraft far beyond the sun’s reach
RTGs: The Nuclear Heart that Runs Spacecraft Far Beyond the Sun’s Reach Ever wonder how a spacecraft millions or even billions of miles from the Sun can still function with power and precision? The answer lies in Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs), the unsung heroes powering numerous deep space missions. These compact nuclear powerhouses have been […]