NASA’s Autonomous Satellite Tilts, Thinks, and Targets Without Any Help from Earth In a groundbreaking development, NASA recently achieved a significant milestone in space exploration by demonstrating the capabilities of an autonomous satellite that can tilt, think, and target specific points in space without the need for constant instructions from Earth. This remarkable feat marks […]
Americium-241 could soon replace plutonium fuel in NASA’s longest space missions
Americium-241: The Potential Game-Changer for NASA’s Longest Space Missions In the race to explore deep space, NASA is betting on a new kind of fuel that could revolutionize the way we power spacecraft for extended missions. Americium-241, a synthetic element not commonly found in nature, is being considered as a viable alternative to traditional plutonium […]
NASA hacks Jupiter probe camera to recover vital images
NASA Hacks Jupiter Probe Camera to Recover Vital Images In the vast expanse of the solar system, NASA’s Juno spacecraft continues its mission to unravel the mysteries of Jupiter and its moons. Recently, a setback occurred when the JunoCam, a vital instrument onboard the probe, faced image degradation. However, true to NASA’s spirit of innovation […]
Video: NASA’s supersonic jet begins ‘taxi tests’ to break sound barrier silently
Video: NASA’s Supersonic Jet Conducts ‘Taxi Tests’ to Break Sound Barrier Silently For the first time, NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft has moved under its power, marking a significant milestone in the quest to revolutionize supersonic travel. The X-59, developed under NASA’s Low-Boom Flight Demonstration program, aims to address the longstanding challenge of sonic booms, […]
Mars Sample Return under threat as Trump budget slashes NASA science
Mars Sample Return Mission Faces Uncertainty as Trump Administration Cuts NASA Science Budget Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking insights into the challenges and opportunities of exploring the final frontier. In his latest piece, Young sheds light on the potential threat facing the Mars Sample Return […]
China’s satellites may have pulled off world’s first in-orbit fuel refill, beating US
China’s Satellites Achieve World’s First In-Orbit Fuel Refill, Outpacing US Competition China has reportedly performed a historic refueling mission in Earth’s orbit. During the mission, two of China’s satellites successfully achieved what many experts believe to be the world’s first in-orbit fuel refill. This groundbreaking accomplishment has put China at the forefront of space technology, […]
NASA studies Earth’s deep-sea volcanoes to uncover alien life on Jupiter’s moon
NASA studies Earth’s deep-sea volcanoes to uncover alien life on Jupiter’s moon The deep-sea volcanoes beneath Earth’s oceans may offer vital clues in the search for alien life on Jupiter’s moon, Europa. NASA’s interest in exploring these extreme environments stems from the belief that similar conditions on Europa could harbor life forms beyond our wildest […]
US firm deploys ‘most powerful’ 60 kW roll-out solar arrays for NASA’s lunar Gateway
US Firm Deploys ‘Most Powerful’ 60 kW Roll-Out Solar Arrays for NASA’s Lunar Gateway Florida-based company Redwire Corporation has announced it has completed the first deployment test of its groundbreaking 60 kW roll-out solar arrays. These solar arrays are touted as the most powerful ever designed for space exploration and are set to be utilized […]
Solar cells on ultra-thin glass can boost energy systems for satellites, space materials
Solar Cells on Ultra-Thin Glass: Revolutionizing Energy Systems for Satellites and Space Materials Scientists are working on a project that can transform solar power in space with the development of solar cells on ultra-thin glass. This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize energy systems for satellites and space materials, paving the way for a […]
US Space Force taps Boeing to develop $2.8 billion ‘Nuclear Command’ satellites
US Space Force Taps Boeing to Develop $2.8 Billion ‘Nuclear Command’ Satellites The US Space Force announced it has awarded Boeing a $2.8 billion contract to build cutting-edge satellites that will play a crucial role in the nation’s nuclear command and control infrastructure. This significant investment underscores the increasing importance of space capabilities in modern […]