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Optics & Photonics Dec 19, 2023

Research team develops optical technique for simultaneously producing and shaping gigahertz burst pulses

The generation and manipulation of high-repetition pulses hold great promise across various applications, including high-speed photography, laser processing, and acoustic wave generation. Gigahertz (GHz) burst pulses, with ...

Space Exploration Dec 18, 2023

Photonic crystals could be exactly what Breakthrough Starshot is looking for

Light sail technology is a fascinating concept and a step change in rocket propulsion. It may not be big and impressive like the Saturn V, the Space Shuttle or the new Starship rocket but when it comes to traveling among ...

Space Exploration Nov 20, 2023

In 2024, Space Coast gears up for most astronaut launches since '09

The business of sending humans into space has not yet risen to the levels seen during the space shuttle program, but 2024 could see the most U.S.-based orbital launches in 15 years.

Space Exploration Nov 13, 2023

A successful liftoff: Space shuttle Endeavour's rockets are installed

In a delicate maneuver, crews successfully lifted into place giant rockets at the California Science Center, the first large components installed at the future home of the space shuttle Endeavour.

Space Exploration Nov 10, 2023

SpaceX shuttles science, holiday treats to astronauts Space Coast launch

SpaceX launched another rocket from Florida's Space Coast on Thursday night sending thousands of pounds of cargo to the International Space Station while also bringing back a booster that sent a sonic boom across Central ...

Space Exploration Nov 7, 2023

As first Vulcan flight nears, new space plane Dream Chaser preps for launch No. 2

The Sierra Space Dream Chaser looks like a mini space shuttle, and it's gearing up for its first trip to space atop United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan Centaur rocket in 2024.

Space Exploration Oct 11, 2023

Huge rocket motors arrive at Los Angeles museum for space shuttle Endeavour display

Two giant rocket motors required to display the retired NASA space shuttle Endeavour as if it's about to blast off arrived Wednesday at a Los Angeles museum, completing their long journey from the Mojave Desert.

Space Exploration Sep 20, 2023

NASA's moonbound Artemis astronauts take new ride to launch pad in practice run

The four astronauts headed to the moon next year on the Artemis II mission suited up and took a practice run to the launch pad in the new crew transport vehicles at Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday.

Analytical Chemistry Sep 18, 2023

Researchers propose novel paradigm of metal electron-shuttle catalysis

Professor Huang Hanmin's research team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) proposed a new paradigm of metal electron-shuttle catalysis, which has been pioneeringly ...

Space Exploration Aug 24, 2023

NASA and SpaceX to send next crew to the ISS

NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch a crew of four to the International Space Station on Friday.

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