Japan’s New Plasma Propulsion Engine Could Deorbit Space Debris Contact-Free A new propulsion system developed by a researcher at Tohoku University, Japan, could provide a groundbreaking solution to the growing issue of space debris. This innovative technology, known as a plasma propulsion engine, has the potential to deorbit defunct satellites and other debris without the […]
US satellite demo seeks to boost defense posture as China sharpens space power
US Satellite Demo Seeks to Boost Defense Posture as China Sharpens Space Power Defense technology company Anduril Industries and propulsion startup Impulse Space on September 16 announced they have joined forces to conduct a groundbreaking satellite demonstration. This collaboration aims to enhance the United States’ defense posture in space, especially in light of China’s advancements […]
Ohio State engineers design liquid uranium nuclear rocket concept for Mars trip
Ohio State Engineers Design Liquid Uranium Nuclear Rocket Concept for Mars Trip The Ohio State University is developing a new nuclear thermal propulsion system called the centrifugal nuclear thermal engine (CNTE) that could revolutionize space travel. This innovative technology aims to propel spacecraft to Mars and beyond by utilizing liquid uranium as fuel. The concept […]
US F-15E Strike Eagle jets get laser-guided precision rockets to eliminate attack drones
US F-15E Strike Eagle Jets Enhance Combat Capabilities with Laser-Guided Precision Rockets A new type of weapon system has been integrated into U.S. F-15E fighter jets. The addition of laser-guided precision rockets marks a significant advancement in the aircraft’s arsenal, specifically designed to combat the growing threat of attack drones on the battlefield. In recent […]
Rectangle-shaped mega telescope could spot Earth-like alien worlds in just 3 years
Rectangle-shaped Mega Telescope Could Spot Earth-like Alien Worlds in Just 3 Years A simple change in telescope shape could bring the search for alien life closer to reality. The innovative idea of a rectangle-shaped mega telescope has the potential to revolutionize the way we explore the universe and could lead to the discovery of Earth-like […]
China tests UFO-like drone resembling US Navy’s 2015 ‘Gimbal’ sighting
China Tests UFO-Like Drone Resembling US Navy’s 2015 ‘Gimbal’ Sighting Nearly a decade after a US Navy pilot reported an unidentified flying object shaped like a “sphere encasing a cube” that could travel at hypersonic speeds and make maneuvers that seemed to defy known physics, China has recently conducted tests on a drone that bears […]
Subtle fluid shifts could transform spacecraft fuel, water, and life-support systems
Subtle Fluid Shifts Could Transform Spacecraft Fuel, Water, and Life-Support Systems Liquids behave in strange ways without gravity, creating challenges for astronauts and engineers. A new study published in the journal Nature Communications sheds light on how subtle fluid shifts could potentially revolutionize spacecraft fuel, water, and life-support systems. Understanding the behavior of liquids in […]
US firm’s supersonic engine design that could be used in orbital launch gets funding boost
US Firm’s Supersonic Engine Design Receives Funding Boost for Orbital Launch Potential A San Francisco-based aerospace company’s supersonic engine concept has received new funding. Astro Mechanica, known for its groundbreaking innovations in the aerospace industry, is set to revolutionize space travel with its latest development. The firm’s supersonic engine design, which has the potential to […]
Folding spacecraft design could be enhanced with Japan’s ancient origami patterns
Folding Spacecraft Design Could Be Enhanced with Japan’s Ancient Origami Patterns Scientists are exploring a new class of origami structures that could help design and build the next generation of spacecraft. Drawing inspiration from Japan’s ancient art of paper folding, researchers are investigating how origami patterns can be applied to spacecraft design to improve efficiency, […]
Low-power magnetic system could improve oxygen generation for deep space missionsÂ
Low-power magnetic system could improve oxygen generation for deep space missions Who knew a small magnet could hold the power to fix one of space exploration’s most pressing challenges – oxygen generation for deep space missions? The innovative solution lies in a low-power magnetic system that has the potential to revolutionize how astronauts produce and […]