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 […]
US startup’s retractable solar panels help satellites navigate dangerous orbits
US Startup’s Retractable Solar Panels Enhance Satellite Maneuverability A composite materials startup, Atomic-6, has secured $2 million in funding from the US Space Force for their groundbreaking technology – retractable solar panels that aid satellites in navigating perilous orbits. This innovation is set to revolutionize the way satellites operate in space, offering a solution to […]
World’s largest segmented solid rocket motor produces 4 million pounds of thrust
World’s Largest Segmented Solid Rocket Motor Produces 4 Million Pounds of Thrust A Virginia-based propulsion-focused company conducted a full-scale static fire of NASA’s Booster Obsolescence and Life Extension (BOLE) motor. This event marked a significant milestone in the realm of space propulsion technology, as the BOLE motor stands as the world’s largest segmented solid rocket […]
Gravity-sensing NASA probe may reveal exoplanet interiors with 100x precision
Gravity-sensing NASA probe may reveal exoplanet interiors with 100x precision A new space probe could soon transform how we study distant planets without ever landing. NASA’s upcoming mission, named the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On (GRACE-FO), is set to revolutionize our understanding of exoplanet interiors. By utilizing advanced technology to measure gravitational forces with […]