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 […]
New detection system promises early warnings to help spacecraft dodge orbital debris
New Detection System Promises Early Warnings to Help Spacecraft Dodge Orbital Debris Space debris has become one of the biggest challenges for space agencies and satellite operators in recent years. With millions of pieces of defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and other fragments whizzing around the Earth at incredibly high speeds, the risk of collisions […]
China’s breakthrough coating for spacecraft solar panels could boost power efficiency
China’s Breakthrough Coating for Spacecraft Solar Panels Could Boost Power Efficiency A revolutionary “smart” coating, which has been designed to act like an intelligent sunshield for spacecraft solar panels, has been developed in China. This innovative technology has the potential to significantly enhance power efficiency and revolutionize the way we harness solar energy in space. […]
US engineers test ‘sweaty’ spacecraft tech to make rockets reusable as air travel
Revolutionizing Rocket Technology: How ‘Sweaty’ Spacecrafts Could Make Reusable Rockets a Reality Spacecraft design is on the edge of a major breakthrough — not in speed or size, but in sustainability. In an ambitious move towards making rockets reusable and revolutionizing air travel, US engineers are delving into the concept of ‘sweaty’ spacecraft technology. This […]
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 […]
US students to push hypersonic boundaries with new spacecraft on NASA rocket mission
US Students to Push Hypersonic Boundaries with New Spacecraft on NASA Rocket Mission This August, a team of University of Virginia undergraduates will attempt to advance aerospace engineering by pushing the boundaries of hypersonic flight. Partnering with NASA, these ambitious students will launch a new spacecraft on a rocket mission aimed at achieving speeds faster […]
US Army students’ hypersonic rocket smashes altitude record with 93-mile flight
US Army Students’ Hypersonic Rocket Smashes Altitude Record with 93-Mile Flight A team of eight cadets from the US Military Academy’s Space Engineering and Applied Research Center recently made headlines by achieving a groundbreaking milestone in hypersonic technology. Their hypersonic rocket soared to an astonishing altitude of 93 miles, shattering previous records and solidifying their […]
‘Frankenjet’: Scrap-built F-35 fighter stitched from 2 crashed jets joins US fleet
“Frankenjet”: Scrap-built F-35 Fighter Stitched from 2 Crashed Jets Joins US Fleet In what could be called a modern world wonder, the US Air Force has inducted a unique aircraft into its fleet – a Frankenjet. This extraordinary creation is a result of stitching together parts from two crashed F-35 fighter jets, showcasing innovation and […]
How Elon Musk’s SpaceX accidentally helped DARPA build a ‘rocket radar’
How Elon Musk’s SpaceX Accidentally Helped DARPA Build a ‘Rocket Radar’ A team of researchers working on DARPA’s Atmosphere as a Sensor (AtmoSense) program made an unexpected breakthrough recently. The project, which aims to detect missile launches by observing disturbances in the Earth’s atmosphere, received an unintentional assist from Elon Musk’s SpaceX. This collaboration highlights […]
3D simulations reveal disturbances at hypersonic speeds, flow patterns create challenges
Hypersonic Speeds Unveiled: Understanding Disturbances and Flow Patterns Hypersonic flight, with speeds exceeding Mach 5, pushes the boundaries of engineering. But as vehicles endeavor to reach these unprecedented speeds, a myriad of challenges emerge. Recently, 3D simulations have played a pivotal role in unraveling the complexities associated with disturbances at hypersonic speeds and the intricate […]