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 […]
16,777 miles per hour: US, UK plan hypersonic tech that blazes at asteroid speed
16,777 Miles Per Hour: US, UK Plan Hypersonic Tech That Blazes at Asteroid Speed To revolutionize their high-speed capabilities, the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) have embarked on a groundbreaking journey towards hypersonic technology. With the aim of achieving speeds of up to 16,777 miles per hour, these two global powerhouses are […]
RTGs: The nuclear heart that runs spacecraft far beyond the sun’s reach
RTGs: The Nuclear Heart that Runs Spacecraft Far Beyond the Sun’s Reach Ever wonder how a spacecraft millions or even billions of miles from the Sun can still function with power and precision? The answer lies in Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs), the unsung heroes powering numerous deep space missions. These compact nuclear powerhouses have been […]
Europe’s Hera spacecraft aces self-driving test at Mars before asteroid mission
Europe’s Hera Spacecraft Nails Self-Driving Test at Mars Ahead of Asteroid Mission The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Hera spacecraft has recently achieved a groundbreaking milestone in its mission to explore the mysteries of space. The spacecraft, which is slated for an upcoming asteroid mission, has successfully tested its autonomous surface feature tracking system, showcasing its […]