US Orders NASA to Build First Lunar Time Zone to Guide Astronauts on the Moon Ever wondered what time it is on the Moon right now? That question may soon be answered as the United States has directed NASA to establish the first lunar time zone. This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide a standardized system […]
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 […]
A ‘dark age’ for NASA could be China’s golden era in space
A ‘Dark Age’ for NASA Could Be China’s Golden Era in Space Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking insights into the future of space exploration. In recent years, NASA has faced budget cuts, shifting priorities, and political uncertainties, leading some experts to suggest that the agency […]
NASA, Boeing pause X-66 to chase breakthrough ultra-thin wing aircraft design
NASA and Boeing Pause X-66 to Chase Breakthrough Ultra-Thin Wing Aircraft Design NASA and Boeing are pausing the development of the X-66 full-scale Sustainable Flight Demonstrator. Instead, they are shifting their focus towards exploring a groundbreaking ultra-thin wing aircraft design. This decision marks a strategic move towards pushing the boundaries of aviation technology and potentially […]
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 […]
No deltas, no clues: Saturn’s largest moon terrain baffles scientists hunting for life
No deltas, no clues: Saturn’s largest moon terrain baffles scientists hunting for life A study has just dashed hopes of finding water on Saturn’s largest moon, Titan. Researchers were left scratching their heads as they analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, which has been exploring the mysterious moon for over a decade. Titan, with its […]
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 […]
International Space Station enters riskiest period, NASA ‘deeply concerned’ over safety
The International Space Station Enters Riskiest Period: NASA ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Safety The ailing state of the International Space Station (ISS) serves as a sad indicator of the challenges faced by one of humanity’s greatest technological achievements. Recently, NASA has expressed deep concerns over the safety of the ISS as it enters what could be […]
NASA recreates 80,000 years of moon exposure to confirm sun can create water
Uncovering the Mystery: NASA Recreates 80,000 Years of Moon Exposure to Confirm Sun Can Create Water For decades, scientists have wondered how the moon can have water. It’s dry, airless, and seemingly inhospitable – yet traces of water have been detected on its surface. The prevailing theory suggested that the water found on the moon […]